Aviation Weather Overview

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Aug 30

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30 August – 5 September 2026

Transition to Early-September Meteorological Patterns Across Greek FIRs

Transitioning from August into the first week of September, regional weather patterns maintain stable, high-pressure influence over the Greek mainland and Aegean basin. Visual Flight Rules (VFR) continue across all major sectors with pristine skies, minimal humidity, and standard seasonal Meltemi winds gradually easing across island corridors. Flight dispatchers and ground crews should remain alert to lingering late-summer thermal highs and density altitude shifts during peak afternoon departure banks.

Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (LGAV)

Daytime highs peaking between 32°C and 35°C, with overnight lows settling comfortably around 22°C–24°C under clear skies. Northerly breezes remain light to moderate.

Operational Impact: Exceptional visibility and ceiling conditions persist. Afternoon temperature peaks will continue to elevate density altitude, requiring ongoing payload and runway performance checks for heavy long-haul departures.

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Thessaloniki International Airport "Makedonia" (LGTS)

Highs ranging from 28°C to 32°C, dropping to cooler overnight minimums of 18°C–21°C. Stable atmospheric conditions with light, variable surface winds.

Operational Impact: Optimal conditions for standard vectoring and precision ILS approaches. Early autumn cooling trends reduce thermal turbulence along northern approach vectors.

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Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis" (LGIR)

Steady daytime temperatures between 29°C and 32°C, cushioned by consistent northern Meltemi breezes averaging 15–18 knots. Overnight lows near 22°C–24°C.

Operational Impact: Continuous maritime airflow keeps runway asphalt temperatures regulated. Afternoon crosswind components require standard vigilance, though overall operational stability remains high.

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Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras" (LGRP)

Warm and dry pattern with maximum temperatures reaching 31°C to 34°C, easing to comfortable night lows around 21°C–23°C. Persistent north-westerly airflow.

Operational Impact: Unrestricted visual approaches across the Dodecanese corridor. Ground operations teams should sustain hydration protocols during peak afternoon turnarounds as late-summer solar radiation remains strong.

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