# Elefsis Air Base

> Elefsina, GR · ICAO: LGEL · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| ICAO | `LGEL` |
| City | Elefsina |
| Country | GR |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 44 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 38.06380, 23.55600 |

## Description

Elefsis Air Base (ICAO: LGEL) is located near Elefsina, west of Athens on the Saronic Gulf. It is home to the Hellenic Air Force's transport aircraft, including the C-130 Hercules fleet, and is also used for government and relief flights. As a military airfield it handles no civilian air cargo; the nearest cargo alternative is Athens (ATH), around 50 km away.

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