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Ellinikon International Airport (IATA: ATH, ICAO: LGAT), sometimes spelled Hellinikon, was an international airport that served Athens, Greece, for 63 years. Following its closure on 28 March 2001, it was replaced in service by the new Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos.
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Nov 28, 2022 · Located south of Athens' city center, the park will bring new life to the empty space around the former Ellinikon International Airport, once a bustling gateway to Greece.
May 3, 2024 · Ellinikon International Airport closed its doors in 2001, leaving behind a vast, underutilized space. Now, this prime real estate is primed for a remarkable rebirth. Spanning over 6,200 acres, the project is slated for completion by 2037. It promises to be a sustainable metropolis, a stark contrast to the footprint of a traditional airport.
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Dec 12, 2022 · Sasaki is leading the design to transform the site again and create the Ellinikon Metropolitan Park, a restorative landscape and cultural center in Athens.
The Ellinikon is a groundbreaking urban redevelopment initiative located on the historic grounds of the former Ellinikon International Airport in Athens. Committed to redefining the urban landscape, we blend innovation, sustainability, and culture to create a vibrant, forward-thinking community.
It replaced the old Ellinikon International Airport. Athens International Airport is currently a member of Group 1 of Airports Council International (over 25 million passengers). As of 2023, it is the 18th-busiest airport in Europe and the busiest and largest in the Balkans.
Feb 6, 2023 · A green space larger than London’s Hyde Park is coming to Athens, Greece. The expanse, called the Ellinikon Metropolitan Park, will stretch from the coast into the city on the grounds of the decommissioned Ellinikon International Airport.
