AThens International Airport facts and figures

gm2263 · September 30th, 2005, 03:06 PM

ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
GR 190 19 Spata, Tel.: +30210 35 30 000, Fax: +30210 35 32 284,
e-mail: info@aia.gr, Web Address: www.aia.gr

As extracted from the airport's website - my apologies if these were supposed to be posted or ahve actually been posted elsewhere.

" Airport's total land area: 17.5 km2
" 2 independent parallel runways of approx. 4 km each
" Main Terminal & Satellite Buildings spread over an area of 180,000 m2
" 89 aircraft parking stands
" 24 passenger boarding bridges
" 48 gates
" 144 check-in counters
" 11 luggage-claim conveyor belts (hourly capacity 7,000 items)
" Commercial area: 7,000 m2

Capacity (during the first phase of operation)

" Up to 16 million passengers and 220,000 tons of cargo per annum
" 600 aircraft movements a day
" 65 landings-takeoffs an hour

Expansion potential at the final stage of development: up to 50 million passengers

Distinctions

AETRA (IATA/ACI) Award for "Overall Passenger Satisfaction" in 2004

According to the latest AETRA survey for Overall Passenger Satisfaction for the year 2004, Athens International Airport ranked 2nd in Europe & 2nd in the world in its category - 5-15 million pax p.a.

GreenLight Award (November 2004)

Athens International Airport the first Hellenic company to receive the European Commission's GreenLight Award for the implementation of a series of preventive maintenance activities and energy efficient measures in lighting, thus reducing emissions related to the greenhouse effect.

AETRA (IATA/ACI) Award for "Overall Passenger Satisfaction" in 2003 (October 2004)

In the competitive airport size category from 5 to 15 million passengers per annum, "Eleftherios Venizelos" holds the 1st ranking position in Europe in "Overall Passenger Satisfaction", for the second consecutive year, and the 2nd in the world, for the year 2003.

E.F.Q.M. "Committed to Excellence" Award (June 2004)

AIA's Corporate Services Division has been awarded with the "Committed to Excellence" distinction from the European Foundation Quality Management (EFQM), acknowledging the level of its business and the quality of human resources services issues.

2003 IATA Eagle Award (June 2003)

In recognition of its contribution to the aviation industry and its support towards airlines, Athens International Airport has been honoured with the 2003 Eagle Award of the International Air Transport Association.

E.F.Q.M. "Recognised for Excellence" Award (April 2003)

Athens International Airport has been honoured with the "Recognised for Excellence" Award of the European Foundation for Quality Management (E.F.Q.M.), acknowledging the level of business excellence and the quality of services of the Airport's Information Technology & Telecommunications Department.

European Airport of the Year 2004" Award (December 2003)

Athens International Airport was honoured with the title of "European Airport of the Year 2004", within the framework of the annual Institute of Transport Management (ITM) Awards, for its innovative entrepreneurial scheme and the airport's successful operation and achievements.

Now, if you have some nice pics, post them.

Edit: Sunday 2 October 2005

The following photos are provided to offer a generic view of the airport and its vicinity. They are minimised so as to fit the size of the rest of the post. However, in order to see the full size, as well as additional info about the photos ad you can go to the update which is at the bottom of the page (56Kers beware, LOTS of pics to be uploaded!!! ) or simply click here.

Again, these are small-sized pics:

Athens International Airport Aerial 1, very early but spectacular photo

Athens International Airport Aerial 2, early photo too, now all the road works around the airport are completed.

Athens International Airport generic picture probably taken from an approaching aircraft:

Christos7 · September 30th, 2005, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gm2263

Now, if you have some nice pics, post them.

Older photos, end of construction

Open for business

Departures

Gate

Meseum

Media Centre

-

Shopping centre

Train Station

Underground Link

Childrens Centre

Have a nice flight

Christos7 · September 30th, 2005, 06:10 PM

Some photos duriing the Olympics

Christos7 · September 30th, 2005, 06:13 PM

Poliochni · September 30th, 2005, 07:06 PM

Wow christos ! This is by far THE BEST collection of photos of the airport I have ever seen ! And especially the Olympic ones, brought back so MANY fond memories !

I happened to be there on Aug the 12th, 2004, one day before the OC, and you sure have captured the spirit of those days !

PS - san oneiro mou fainetai tora ...H organosi, to kefi, i ormi gia to leap forward. Kai meta mia apo ta idia !

LEAFS FANATIC · September 30th, 2005, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poliochni

PS - san oneiro mou fainetai tora ...H organosi, to kefi, i ormi gia to leap forward. Kai meta mia apo ta idia !

E...ti na kanoume? I Eladitsa mas einai kai tina agapame.

gm2263 · September 30th, 2005, 07:15 PM

Τι κανατε βρε άρρωστοι

Πολύ καλή συλλογή

I can't believe this. Guys, wait for my contribution tomorrow. I mean, Jeez...

LEAFS FANATIC · September 30th, 2005, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gm2263

Τι κανατε βρε άρρωστοι

Πολύ καλή συλλογή

I can't believe this. Guys, wait for my contribution tomorrow. I mean, Jeez...

Re si! Then mas eipes na valoume fotografies mas?

Great job Christo!!!

Gm perimenoume!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

gm2263 · September 30th, 2005, 07:41 PM

OK, Parte naxete arrostoi!!!

Athens Airport Sofitel Hotel

Athens Airport control Tower (70m)

Athens airport suburban train station

Attica Road as seen from the rail station cafe

To the train quays...

And if you are good tonight, I will post a couple more jewels tomorrow....

LEAFS FANATIC · September 30th, 2005, 07:57 PM

Ok Good Job to both of you!

Here are a couple I took this summer with my Panasonic Digital Camera:

On my way to Zakynthos:

LEAFS FANATIC · September 30th, 2005, 08:16 PM

Ok, here are some more just prior to full completeion (i.e. landscaping):

And how about these for some old nostalgia? I present to you, the old Airport of Athens, Elliniko:

I can't believe this tiny airport handled millions of tourists each year!!!

Zorba · September 30th, 2005, 09:36 PM

Great photos everybody!

@ Old Hellinikon airport:

It looked like some third world small town airport. Thank god for the Olympics or we would probably still be usingthat one.

GrigorisSokratis · October 1st, 2005, 07:11 AM

A oste etsi loipon paidia, blepo pos exoyme agona fotografion, gia na doyme ean mporeite na kseperasete aytes edo.

Take a look at this winter version of the airport. Yeah I know, it's just like me to promote winter Greece heheheh

I hope to see the next expansion of Athens airport since we are reaching the 16 million capacity limit, at least to something like 20 or 25 millions.

Also I can't believe, now that I see it from high above, a city with a population of 5 millions like Athens could have an airport as tiny as Hellinikon, anyways it looked bigger from inside than from the skies. Anyway I had my good times there. Also should be reminded that the eastern terminal was designed by Eero Saarinen the Finish-American architect who also designed the JFK TWA terminal among other famous buildings.

Finally this pictures are from www.airlines.gr

LEAFS FANATIC · October 1st, 2005, 07:15 AM

Bravo Grigoris!!! Those were awesome! There is more snow in those pics than our winters here in Toronto!!! The mountain snow-capped in the background is simply amazing!!! Athens never ceases to amaze me! I love it!

ZimasterX · October 1st, 2005, 07:23 AM

Now those are some fantastic airport views.

gm2263 · October 1st, 2005, 09:58 AM

Loverboyz, it's Saturday morning, I will be out to do some shopping and I will present you with a couple of more jewels.

BTW, the pictures of the airport covered in snow, as well as the ones from leafs are as the French would say "très Spectaculaire". A bientôt alors!!! (Catch you leter that is!!!)

Ah, and something more, God Bless ADSL and broadband connections!!!

sts · October 1st, 2005, 04:29 PM

Modern and functional,really beautiful!!

gm2263 · October 2nd, 2005, 09:11 AM

Aerial pics of the Athens Airport (and more) occasionally posted in this forum in previous times. These are larger versions of the pictures appearing in the beginning of this thread, after the edit I did in the opening post

Et bien voila:

1. Aerial 1: Picture originally appeared in the original website of the Attica Road, the Athens Ring Road, immediately after the airport opened for business. A nice pic, although much has been added to the airport and its vicinity since then.

2. Aerial 2

This picture also depicts the airport at an early stage of its operation. I don't know, the may have more recent ones in airliners.net now.

3. Aerial 3. This one is the background of the site for the download update patch for the airport (click here ----> http://www.avsim.com/greece/scenery ) as provided by the Hellenic vACC. Pic probably taken from an approaching aircraft

gm2263 · October 2nd, 2005, 12:21 PM

Hold on a sec...

gm2263 · October 3rd, 2005, 10:18 PM

Theeeere you have it!!!

Athens AIRPORT FROM Google Earth
(try this one, it's un-be-friggin-lievable)

September 30th, 2005, 03:06 PM	#1
gm2263 The Jedi Will Rise Again Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 9,584 Likes (Received): 167	AThens International Airport facts and figures ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT GR 190 19 Spata, Tel.: +30210 35 30 000, Fax: +30210 35 32 284, e-mail: info@aia.gr, Web Address: www.aia.gr As extracted from the airport's website - my apologies if these were supposed to be posted or ahve actually been posted elsewhere. " Airport's total land area: 17.5 km2 " 2 independent parallel runways of approx. 4 km each " Main Terminal & Satellite Buildings spread over an area of 180,000 m2 " 89 aircraft parking stands " 24 passenger boarding bridges " 48 gates " 144 check-in counters " 11 luggage-claim conveyor belts (hourly capacity 7,000 items) " Commercial area: 7,000 m2 Capacity (during the first phase of operation) " Up to 16 million passengers and 220,000 tons of cargo per annum " 600 aircraft movements a day " 65 landings-takeoffs an hour Expansion potential at the final stage of development: up to 50 million passengers Distinctions AETRA (IATA/ACI) Award for "Overall Passenger Satisfaction" in 2004 According to the latest AETRA survey for Overall Passenger Satisfaction for the year 2004, Athens International Airport ranked 2nd in Europe & 2nd in the world in its category - 5-15 million pax p.a. GreenLight Award (November 2004) Athens International Airport the first Hellenic company to receive the European Commission's GreenLight Award for the implementation of a series of preventive maintenance activities and energy efficient measures in lighting, thus reducing emissions related to the greenhouse effect. AETRA (IATA/ACI) Award for "Overall Passenger Satisfaction" in 2003 (October 2004) In the competitive airport size category from 5 to 15 million passengers per annum, "Eleftherios Venizelos" holds the 1st ranking position in Europe in "Overall Passenger Satisfaction", for the second consecutive year, and the 2nd in the world, for the year 2003. E.F.Q.M. "Committed to Excellence" Award (June 2004) AIA's Corporate Services Division has been awarded with the "Committed to Excellence" distinction from the European Foundation Quality Management (EFQM), acknowledging the level of its business and the quality of human resources services issues. 2003 IATA Eagle Award (June 2003) In recognition of its contribution to the aviation industry and its support towards airlines, Athens International Airport has been honoured with the 2003 Eagle Award of the International Air Transport Association. E.F.Q.M. "Recognised for Excellence" Award (April 2003) Athens International Airport has been honoured with the "Recognised for Excellence" Award of the European Foundation for Quality Management (E.F.Q.M.), acknowledging the level of business excellence and the quality of services of the Airport's Information Technology & Telecommunications Department. European Airport of the Year 2004" Award (December 2003) Athens International Airport was honoured with the title of "European Airport of the Year 2004", within the framework of the annual Institute of Transport Management (ITM) Awards, for its innovative entrepreneurial scheme and the airport's successful operation and achievements. Now, if you have some nice pics, post them. Edit: Sunday 2 October 2005 The following photos are provided to offer a generic view of the airport and its vicinity. They are minimised so as to fit the size of the rest of the post. However, in order to see the full size, as well as additional info about the photos ad you can go to the update which is at the bottom of the page (56Kers beware, LOTS of pics to be uploaded!!! ) or simply click here. Again, these are small-sized pics: Athens International Airport Aerial 1, very early but spectacular photo Athens International Airport Aerial 2, early photo too, now all the road works around the airport are completed. Athens International Airport generic picture probably taken from an approaching aircraft: __________________ Τhe first ray of light from the new day dawning breaks though the night's darkest hour... ...and this has been a long night... Last edited by gm2263; October 2nd, 2005 at 09:27 AM.

September 30th, 2005, 06:10 PM	#3
Christos7 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,169 Likes (Received): 0	Some photos duriing the Olympics __________________ "Men of Athens... Had I not greatly at heart the common welfare of Hellas I should not have come to tell you; but I am myself Hellene by descent, and I would not willingly see Hellas exchange freedom for slavery..." - Alexander I of Macedonia (Herodotos, 9.45)

September 30th, 2005, 06:13 PM	#4
Christos7 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,169 Likes (Received): 0	__________________ "Men of Athens... Had I not greatly at heart the common welfare of Hellas I should not have come to tell you; but I am myself Hellene by descent, and I would not willingly see Hellas exchange freedom for slavery..." - Alexander I of Macedonia (Herodotos, 9.45)

September 30th, 2005, 07:15 PM	#7
gm2263 The Jedi Will Rise Again Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 9,584 Likes (Received): 167	Τι κανατε βρε άρρωστοι Πολύ καλή συλλογή I can't believe this. Guys, wait for my contribution tomorrow. I mean, Jeez... __________________ Τhe first ray of light from the new day dawning breaks though the night's darkest hour... ...and this has been a long night...

September 30th, 2005, 07:41 PM	#9
gm2263 The Jedi Will Rise Again Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 9,584 Likes (Received): 167	OK, Parte naxete arrostoi!!! Athens Airport Sofitel Hotel Athens Airport control Tower (70m) Athens airport suburban train station Attica Road as seen from the rail station cafe To the train quays... And if you are good tonight, I will post a couple more jewels tomorrow.... __________________ Τhe first ray of light from the new day dawning breaks though the night's darkest hour... ...and this has been a long night...

September 30th, 2005, 07:06 PM	#5
Poliochni Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Athens / London Posts: 273 Likes (Received): 0	Wow christos ! This is by far THE BEST collection of photos of the airport I have ever seen ! And especially the Olympic ones, brought back so MANY fond memories ! I happened to be there on Aug the 12th, 2004, one day before the OC, and you sure have captured the spirit of those days ! PS - san oneiro mou fainetai tora ...H organosi, to kefi, i ormi gia to leap forward. Kai meta mia apo ta idia !

September 30th, 2005, 07:57 PM	#10
LEAFS FANATIC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Toronto and Athens Posts: 3,153 Likes (Received): 76	Ok Good Job to both of you! Here are a couple I took this summer with my Panasonic Digital Camera: On my way to Zakynthos:

September 30th, 2005, 08:16 PM	#11
LEAFS FANATIC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Toronto and Athens Posts: 3,153 Likes (Received): 76	Ok, here are some more just prior to full completeion (i.e. landscaping): And how about these for some old nostalgia? I present to you, the old Airport of Athens, Elliniko: I can't believe this tiny airport handled millions of tourists each year!!! Last edited by LEAFS FANATIC; September 30th, 2005 at 09:24 PM.

September 30th, 2005, 09:36 PM	#12
Zorba Stadium Fan Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Athens Posts: 833 Likes (Received): 0	Great photos everybody! @ Old Hellinikon airport: It looked like some third world small town airport. Thank god for the Olympics or we would probably still be usingthat one. __________________ No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.--Nelson Mandela

October 1st, 2005, 07:11 AM	#13
GrigorisSokratis Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Athens, New York Posts: 1,331 Likes (Received): 0	A oste etsi loipon paidia, blepo pos exoyme agona fotografion, gia na doyme ean mporeite na kseperasete aytes edo. Take a look at this winter version of the airport. Yeah I know, it's just like me to promote winter Greece heheheh I hope to see the next expansion of Athens airport since we are reaching the 16 million capacity limit, at least to something like 20 or 25 millions. Also I can't believe, now that I see it from high above, a city with a population of 5 millions like Athens could have an airport as tiny as Hellinikon, anyways it looked bigger from inside than from the skies. Anyway I had my good times there. Also should be reminded that the eastern terminal was designed by Eero Saarinen the Finish-American architect who also designed the JFK TWA terminal among other famous buildings. Finally this pictures are from www.airlines.gr

October 1st, 2005, 07:15 AM	#14
LEAFS FANATIC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Toronto and Athens Posts: 3,153 Likes (Received): 76	Bravo Grigoris!!! Those were awesome! There is more snow in those pics than our winters here in Toronto!!! The mountain snow-capped in the background is simply amazing!!! Athens never ceases to amaze me! I love it!

October 1st, 2005, 07:23 AM	#15
ZimasterX Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,887 Likes (Received): 2	Now those are some fantastic airport views.

October 1st, 2005, 09:58 AM	#16
gm2263 The Jedi Will Rise Again Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 9,584 Likes (Received): 167	Loverboyz, it's Saturday morning, I will be out to do some shopping and I will present you with a couple of more jewels. BTW, the pictures of the airport covered in snow, as well as the ones from leafs are as the French would say "très Spectaculaire". A bientôt alors!!! (Catch you leter that is!!!) Ah, and something more, God Bless ADSL and broadband connections!!! __________________ Τhe first ray of light from the new day dawning breaks though the night's darkest hour... ...and this has been a long night...

October 1st, 2005, 04:29 PM	#17
sts VeneziaGiuliaIsNotFriuli Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Trieste Posts: 2,164 Likes (Received): 1	Modern and functional,really beautiful!!

October 2nd, 2005, 09:11 AM	#18
gm2263 The Jedi Will Rise Again Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 9,584 Likes (Received): 167	Aerial pics of the Athens Airport (and more) occasionally posted in this forum in previous times. These are larger versions of the pictures appearing in the beginning of this thread, after the edit I did in the opening post Et bien voila: 1. Aerial 1: Picture originally appeared in the original website of the Attica Road, the Athens Ring Road, immediately after the airport opened for business. A nice pic, although much has been added to the airport and its vicinity since then. 2. Aerial 2 This picture also depicts the airport at an early stage of its operation. I don't know, the may have more recent ones in airliners.net now. 3. Aerial 3. This one is the background of the site for the download update patch for the airport (click here ----> http://www.avsim.com/greece/scenery ) as provided by the Hellenic vACC. Pic probably taken from an approaching aircraft __________________ Τhe first ray of light from the new day dawning breaks though the night's darkest hour... ...and this has been a long night... Last edited by gm2263; October 2nd, 2005 at 09:25 AM.

October 2nd, 2005, 12:21 PM	#19
gm2263 The Jedi Will Rise Again Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 9,584 Likes (Received): 167	Hold on a sec... __________________ Τhe first ray of light from the new day dawning breaks though the night's darkest hour... ...and this has been a long night...

October 3rd, 2005, 10:18 PM	#20
gm2263 The Jedi Will Rise Again Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 9,584 Likes (Received): 167	Theeeere you have it!!! Athens AIRPORT FROM Google Earth (try this one, it's un-be-friggin-lievable) __________________ Τhe first ray of light from the new day dawning breaks though the night's darkest hour... ...and this has been a long night...

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