Military/Civil Airfield Megara (LGMG)

Megara (LGMG) serves as a key GA airfield near Athens, operating on a civil apron within a military airfield. VFR operations are standard, with no handling required and no mandatory PPR for day visits; however, overnight parking requires PPR, typically requested at least 48 hours in advance via megap@hasp.gov.gr, FAX +302296023601, or telephone +302296027330. Bureaucratic processes for overnight parking can be complex and lengthy, sometimes involving coordination between hangar operators, the airport authority, and military authorities. Parking space is often limited due to high GA traffic, and hangarage may be available through local firms such as globalaviationsa.com.

Landing and parking fees are generally low. Example: landing and parking about €20. Payment is made at the small building left of the yellow hangar. No handling agent is required for standard GA operations. Fuel (Avgas) is available Tuesday to Sunday; no fuel service on Mondays. Fuel trucks accept cash and credit cards.

Taxi to Athens costs about €40–€70 depending on destination; train access is possible with a 5 km taxi ride to the station and approximately one hour to Athens center by train. Car hire may be arranged through local hotels.

The airfield uses a parallel runway system; civil traffic typically uses 08R/26L. Expect strong and gusty crosswinds at times, with possible turbulence along the coast during northerly winds. Taxiways lack signage; pilots should review ground layouts in advance. Circuit entry is at 1000 ft GND; terrain may obscure the runway in the downwind leg. The apron can be crowded with based aircraft.

Customs/immigration services are not available; entry and exit from Greece must be via an international airport elsewhere.

Megara offers practical access to Athens for non-commercial GA flights with low fees, straightforward procedures for day visits, reliable fuel availability (except Mondays), but requires advance planning for overnight stays due to limited parking and administrative requirements.