Alexandroupoli Airport
Alexandroupoli Airport "Dimokritos" or "Democritus" (Greek: Κρατικός Αερολιμένας Αλεξανδρούπολης "Δημόκριτος", Kratikós Aeroliménas Alexandrúpolis "Dimókritos") (IATA: AXD, ICAO: LGAL) is an airport 7 km east of Alexandroupolis in northeastern 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; the current buildings and runway were constructed in 1975.
Alexandroupoli Airport "Dimokritos" Κρατικός Αερολιμένας Αλεξανδρούπολης "Δημόκριτος" | |||||||||||
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| Owner | Greek state | ||||||||||
| Operator | HCAA | ||||||||||
| Serves | Alexandroupoli | ||||||||||
| Location | Apalos, Greece | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 24 ft / 7 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 40°51′21.13″N 025°57′22.55″E | ||||||||||
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The airport was named after Democritus, the ancient philosopher born in Abdera.
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