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Alexandroupoli Airport "Dimokritos" or "Democritus"[1] (Greek: Κρατικός Αερολιμένας Αλεξανδρούπολης "Δημόκριτος",[2] Kratikós Aeroliménas Alexandrúpolis "Dimókritos") (IATA: AXD, ICAO: LGAL) is an airport 7 km east of Alexandroupolis in northeastern Greece on main national road E90. It is located near the village of Apalos, which belongs to the municipality of Alexandroupoli. The airport was built in 1944. In 1955 it became an international airport whereas the current buildings and runway were constructed in 1975.[5]
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Alexandroupoli Airport "Dimokritos"[1] Κρατικός Αερολιμένας Αλεξανδρούπολης "Δημόκριτος"[2] | |||||||||||
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| Owner | Greek state | ||||||||||
| Operator | HCAA | ||||||||||
| Serves | Alexandroupoli | ||||||||||
| Location | Apalos, Greece | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 24 ft / 7 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 40°51′21.13″N 025°57′22.55″E | ||||||||||
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The airport was named after Democritus, the ancient philosopher born in Abdera.
Airlines and destinations
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| Aegean Airlines | Athens Seasonal: Heraklion[6] |
| Sky Express | Athens,[7] Sitia[8] |
Statistics
2016 Turkish coup d'état attempt
On Saturday 16 July 2016, at 11:42 am (UTC+2), a Turkish Black Hawk helicopter sent a distress signal and requested permission for an emergency landing to Greek authorities and landed 8 minutes later (11:50) at the airport after an unsuccessful coup in Turkey. Two Greek F-16s observed the procedure and escorted the helicopter to the airport. Eight Turkish military officers, who were on the helicopter, were arrested after landing. They were transferred to the local police station, while the helicopter was guarded at the airport by the Greek authorities. They were charged with illegal entry into the country. Seven were also charged of instigating illegal flight, while the eighth, who was piloting the helicopter, was accused of executing the illegal flight. The eight officers all requested political asylum in Greece. At night (after 11:00 p.m. (EEST) a second Turkish Black Hawk helicopter with extra crew members arrived at the Greek airport from Turkey in order to retrieve the first helicopter, after the crew checked the helicopter, both helicopters returned to Turkey early on the morning of 17 July.[9][10]
See also
- Transport in Greece
References
- "ALEXANDROUPOLI AIRPORT "DIMOKRITOS"". ypa.gr. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- "ΚΡΑΤΙΚΟΣ ΑΕΡΟΛΙΜΕΝΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥΠΟΛΗΣ "ΔΗΜΟΚΡΙΤΟΣ" (ΚΑΑΛΔ)". ypa.gr. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- "KAVALA AIRPORT "M.ALEXANDROS"". ypa.gr. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
- "World Aero Data: DIMOKRITOS -- LGAL". worldaerodata.com. Archived from the original on 2009-12-31. Retrieved 2007-09-10.
- "Alexandroupolis Airport Information". alxd.gr. Archived from the original on 2006-02-11.
- "Αεροπορική επανασύνδεση της Αλεξανδρούπολης με το Ηράκλειο Κρήτης".
- https://news.gtp.gr/2019/09/24/sky-express-cyprus-airways-sign-interline-agreement/
- "Mobility and transport" (PDF).
- "Τουρκικό πλήρωμα στην Αλεξανδρούπολη για να πάρει πίσω το ελικόπτερο". protothema.
- "Στην Αλεξανδρούπολη το πλήρωμα που θα παραλάβει το τουρκικό ελικόπτερο". naftemporiki.
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На других языках
[de] Flughafen Alexandroupoli
Der Internationale Flughafen Alexandroupoli „Demokrit“ (griechisch Κρατικός Αερολιμένας Αλεξανδρούπολης «Δημόκριτος» .mw-parser-output .Latn{font-family:"Akzidenz Grotesk","Arial","Avant Garde Gothic","Calibri","Futura","Geneva","Gill Sans","Helvetica","Lucida Grande","Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande","Stone Sans","Tahoma","Trebuchet","Univers","Verdana"}Kratikós Aeroliménas Alexandroúpolis »Dimókritos« englisch Alexandroupoli International Airport ”Demokritos”) ist der Flughafen der griechischen Stadt Alexandroupoli. Der 1944 eröffnete Flughafen wurde nach dem griechischen Philosophen Demokrit benannt. Den Status als internationaler Flughafen erhielt er 1955. Im Jahr 1975 erfolgte ein Ausbau. Jährlich werden rund 4000 Flüge mit insgesamt über 150.000 an- und abfliegenden Passagieren gezählt. Der Flughafen ist durch Busverbindungen, Taxis und Leihwagenservice an das Verkehrsnetz angebunden. Im Jahr 2009 fing der Ausbau und Vergrößerung des Hauptgebäudes an. Dieser Erweiterungsumbau ist nun abgeschlossen und hat dem Flughafen sein heutiges Aussehen gegeben.(Stand 2018).- [en] Alexandroupoli Airport
[fr] Aéroport d'Alexandroúpoli
L'aéroport d'Alexandroúpoli « Démocrite »[1] (en grec moderne : Κρατικός Αερολιμένας Αλεξανδρούπολης «Δημόκριτος» / Kratikós Aeroliménas Alexandroúpolis «Dimókritos»[2], code IATA : AXD • code OACI : LGAL) est un aéroport situé 7 km à l'est d'Alexandroúpoli, vers le nord-est de la Grèce, sur la principale route nationale E90. Il est situé près du village d'Apalos, qui appartient à la municipalité d'Alexandroúpoli. L'aéroport a été construit en 1944. En 1955, il est devenu un aéroport international, alors que les bâtiments actuels et de la piste ont été construits en 1975[3].Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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