Megara Air Base serves Megara, GR.
Megara Air Base (LGMG) primarily serves as a joint civil/military airfield for General Aviation (GA), not commercial passenger flights. Overall traveler sentiment among GA pilots is positive, often highlighting the airport's friendly atmosphere and affordability for day visits. However, some bureaucratic hurdles exist, particularly for overnight stays.
What Travelers Love
- Low Fees: Landing and parking fees are generally low, costing around €20 for landing and parking.
- Friendly for GA: Pilots frequently describe the airport as having a very friendly atmosphere for general aviation.
- Fuel Availability: Avgas fuel is readily available Tuesday through Sunday, with fuel trucks accepting cash and credit cards.
- Athens Access: It offers practical access to Athens for non-commercial GA flights, with taxi and train connections available.
- No Handling Required: A handling agent is not required for standard general aviation operations.
Common Complaints
- No Customs/Immigration: Customs/immigration services are not available at LGMG, meaning international entry and exit from Greece must occur via another international airport.
- Overnight Parking Complexity: Overnight parking requires Prior Permission Required (PPR), typically requested at least 48 hours in advance, and can involve complex bureaucratic processes with multiple authorities.
- Limited Parking & Crowded Apron: Parking space is often limited due to high GA traffic, and the apron can become crowded.
- No Fuel on Mondays: Fuel services are unavailable on Mondays.
- Poor Taxiway Signage: Pilots note that taxiways lack proper signage, requiring prior review of ground layouts.
- Weather Conditions: Strong and gusty crosswinds, along with possible coastal turbulence, can be expected at times.
Megara Air Base is well-regarded among the GA community for its affordability and welcoming environment for day visits to Athens. However, its military nature and lack of international passenger facilities mean that international GA flights require a stop at an Airport of Entry elsewhere, and overnight stays demand significant advance planning due to limited parking and administrative procedures.
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Where is Megara Air Base located?
Megara Air Base is located in Megara, GR, at an elevation of 12 ft. Its IATA code is — and ICAO code is LGMG.