Megara Air Base
Megara, Greece
Megara Air Base
Greek Hellenic Air Force base west of Athens.
- ›Operated by the Hellenic Air Force as a military airfield.
- ›Located approximately 40 kilometres west of Athens in the Attica region.
- ›ICAO code LGMG; no assigned IATA code due to its military status.
- ›Has been discussed as a potential site for relieving air traffic pressure near Athens.
- ›Public access to the base is restricted due to its active military role.
Megara Air Base is a military airfield located near the town of Megara in the Attica region of Greece, situated along the coast between Athens and Corinth. Operated primarily by the Hellenic Air Force, the base has roots in Greece's mid-twentieth century aviation history and serves strategic defence functions rather than commercial passenger operations. Its position overlooking the Saronic Gulf gives it geographic significance within the broader Greek air defence network.
- Military Operations Facility — A restricted military installation with no public passenger terminal or civilian services.
- Private vehicle via National Road 8 (Athens–Corinth highway)
- Taxi services from Megara town centre
- KTEL intercity buses connecting Megara to Athens and Corinth
- Hotels in Megara town centre (independent local properties)
- Hotels in Corinth (approx. 40 km west)
- Hotels in Eleusis/Elefsina (approx. 15 km east)
There are no public dining facilities at Megara Air Base, as it is a restricted military installation. Visitors to the wider Megara area can find traditional Greek tavernas and cafes in the town centre serving local Attica cuisine. Corinth and the Athens western suburbs offer broader restaurant options within a short drive.
- Megara Air Base is a military facility and is not accessible to the general public without prior authorisation.
- The nearest major civilian airport is Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), approximately 50 km to the east.
- Megara town offers some historical sites related to ancient Greece worth exploring if you are in the area.
- National Road 8 connecting Athens and Corinth passes near the base and is the primary access route for the region.
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