Patras Araxos Airport
Greece /
Ahaia /
Lapas /
World
/ Greece
/ Ahaia
/ Lapas
, 5 km from center (Λάπας)
World / Greece / Dytiki Ellada
military airbase, map location with missing/unclear/blurred data, international airport
Araxos Airport (Greek: Αεροδρόμιο Αράξου) (IATA: GPA, ICAO: LGRX) is the airport of Patras, the third-largest city in Greece. It serves as a combined civilian and military airport and is located near the namesaking village of Araxos, Achaea. It is also known as Agamemnon Airport and primarily is used as an active air base for the Hellenic Air Force, Mostly used as Greek/NATO military air force bace. Rather small airport that serves a few civilian flights during summer time.
Airport type: Public / Military
Owner: Greek Armed Forces
Elevation: 46 ft / 14 m
116th Combat Wing:
- 335th Bomber Squadron (F-16C/D Block 52+ Advanced)
- 336th Bomber Squadron (F-16C/D Block 52+ Advanced)
Airport type: Public / Military
Owner: Greek Armed Forces
Elevation: 46 ft / 14 m
116th Combat Wing:
- 335th Bomber Squadron (F-16C/D Block 52+ Advanced)
- 336th Bomber Squadron (F-16C/D Block 52+ Advanced)
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patras_Araxos_Airport
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 38°9'4"N 21°25'31"E
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