Alexandroupoli Airport

Alexandroupoli Airport

Alexandroupoli Airport "Dimokritos" or "Democritus" (IATA: AXD, ICAO: LGAL) is an airport 7 km east of Alexandroupolis to North East 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.

The airport was named after Democritus, the ancient philosopher born in Abdera.

The airport resides at an elevation of 24 ft (7 m) above mean sea level. It has a runway designated 07/25 with asphalt surface measuring 8,471 ft (2,582 m) in length.

Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air and Sky Expressprovide scheduled commercial flights to and from this Airport.