Aviation Weather Briefing: A dominant high-pressure system anchors over the Balkans, guaranteeing excellent VFR conditions across Greek FIRs. LGAV (Athens) climbs steadily to 36°C with light northerly winds. LGTS (Thessaloniki) faces peak continental heat up to 35°C, requiring density altitude tracking. Island hubs LGIR (Heraklion) and LGRP (Rhodes) remain well-regulated between 27°C–32°C, supported by steady northerly maritime breezes. High visibility and zero convective ris

Aviation Weather Overview: Mid-Summer Forecast for Greek Gateways Stay ahead of mid-summer flight conditions across Greece with our comprehensive aviation weather overview. Get detailed 7-day terminal forecasts and operational impact analysis for Athens (LGAV), Thessaloniki (LGTS), Heraklion (LGIR), and Rhodes (LGRP) international airports. Discover how rising regional temperatures, high density altitudes, and steady Meltemi winds will influence commercial flight operations a

Passenger demand across Mediterranean markets remained strong, while airport operators continued balancing growth ambitions against operational pressure, infrastructure constraints and intensifying regional competition. ... As the region moves deeper into the summer season, aviation across Greece and the Balkans remains shaped by a delicate balance of growth, operational pressure and strategic competition — where regional connectivity, tourism, and aviation strategy continue