ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT S.A. "ELEFTHERIOS VENIZELOS"

History

An innovative co-operation between the public sector and private initiative

On July 31st, 1995, the Government of the Hellenic Republic and the private consortium led by HOCHTIEF Aktiengesellschaft (winner of the international tender for a strategic equity partner under a BOOT - Build, Own, Operate and Transfer - scheme) entered the Airport Development Agreement (ADA) with the joint aim to develop the new international airport at Spata by means of a Public-Private Partnership (PPP). The Airport Development Agreement (ADA) establishes a 30-year concession ratified by Greek Law 2338/95 granting the Airport Company the exclusive right to occupy and use the site for the purpose of the "design, financing, construction, completion, commissioning, maintenance, operation, management and development of the airport".

The concession period was initiated in 1996 upon the establishment of "Diethnis Aerolimenas Athinon A.E.", a private legal entity formed under Greek company law as a societe anonyme that trades as "Athens International Airport S.A."(AIA) and "is managed and operated as a private sector company".

The Public-Private Partnership

AIA is considered a pioneer international Public-Private Partnership of its type in the world, being the first major greenfield airport constructed with the participation of the private sector.

The Greek State holds 55% of AIA’s shares. The State's interests are jointly represented by the Ministers of Economy, and Transport & Communications.

The private shareholders hold collectively 45% of the Airport Company's shares, as follows:

· HOCHTIEF AirPort GmbH: 26.545%
· HOCHTIEF AirPort Capital GmbH: 13.33%
· Horizon Air Investments S.A.: 5%

Flughafen Athen-Spata Projektgesellschaft mbH (FASP): 0.125% stake

Airport Profile

Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos"

Committed to operation and service excellence, safety and user-friendliness, the state-of-the-art Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (AIA) has been serving Greece's capital since the opening date March 28th, 2001. A 2.2 billion Euro investment, the new airport was built in a record time of 51 months, replacing its congested predecessor, and offering to all airlines and passengers a modern, spacious and state-of-the-art environment. Athens International Airport has already managed to earn international recognition, holding top positions in the world for the last four years in Overall Passenger Satisfaction - in its airport size category - according to the IATA Global Airport Monitor and AETRA surveys.

A Gateway to Southeastern Europe

Athens' strategic position at the crossroads of three continents offers access to numerous short-haul and medium-haul markets, thus promoting "Eleftherios Venizelos" as the natural connecting point of the region. The new airport is developing into the Southeastern Gateway of Europe providing connecting/feeder traffic from the eastern Mediterranean region, the Middle East, the Balkans, Africa and Greece to European and long-haul destinations.

The Airport Company

AIA is considered a pioneer international Public-Private Partnership of its type in the world, being the first major greenfield airport constructed with the participation of the private sector. 'Athens International Airport S.A.' is the company responsible for the operation, management and development of the airport for a 30-year concession period initiated in 1996. 'Athens International Airport S.A.' is a privately managed company, with the Greek State holding 55% of shares, while the private shareholders collectively hold 45%.

A Business and Employment Engine

Based on the Airport Company's management approach, the new airport acted as a catalyst for long-term business development, by creating a business platform for over 300 entreprises directly related to the airport's operation. More than 14,000 people work at the airport compound, making Athens International Airport one of the biggest employment engines in Greece, which already at its opening generated approximately 3,300 new jobs.

ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT S.A. "ELEFTHERIOS VENIZELOS"
SPATA GR-19019
GREECE
Airport call center: (+30) 210 3530000
Airport company call center: (+30) 210 3531000
Airport company facsimile: (+30) 210 3530001

General information
Tel. (+30) 210 3530000
Fax. (+30) 210 3532284
Email: airport_info at aia.gr
Postal Address: ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT "ELEFTHERIOS VENIZELOS", Administration Building 17, SPATA 19019, GREECE

Contact business development
Name: Ms. Sophia Zoura
Tel. (+30) 210 3537236
Fax. (+30) 210 3537738
Email: business_info at aia.gr
Postal Address: ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT "ELEFTHERIOS VENIZELOS", Administration Building 17, SPATA 19019, GREECE

Contact human resources & administration
Name: Ms. Anna Kostiani
Tel. (+30) 210 3536493
Fax. (+30) 210 3537733
Email: hr_info at aia.gr
Postal Address: ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT "ELEFTHERIOS VENIZELOS", Administration Building 17, SPATA 19019, GREECE

Contact press center
Name: Ms. Marina Papageorgiou
Tel. (+30) 210 3537227
Fax. (+30) 210 3539732 / 3537838
Email: press_info at aia.gr
Postal Address: ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT "ELEFTHERIOS VENIZELOS", Administration Building 17, SPATA 19019, GREECE
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E-mail: webmaster at aia gr

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General Info
Country	Greece
ICAO ID	LGAV
Time	UTC+2(+3DT)
Latitude	37.936358 37° 56' 10.89" N
Longitude	23.944467 023° 56' 40.08" E
Elevation	308 feet 94 meters
Type	Civil
Magnetic Variation	003° E (01/05)
Beacon	Yes
Near City	Athinai
Operating Hours	NO OPERATING HOURS LISTED
International Clearance Status	Airport of Entry
Daylight Savings Time	Last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October

Communications
TWR	136.275 118.625 370.025 (136.275 Rwy 03L/21R)(118.625 Rwy 03R/21L)(370.025 both rwy)
RDO	5637 2989 (5637 Opr 0400-1700Z++) (2989 Opr 1700-0400Z++)
ATHINAI VOLMET	127.8
INFO	136.025 370.025
GND	121.8 121.9 358.55 121.75 121.95
ATHINAI DIR	121.4 118.475 (121.4 West) (118.475 East)
ATHINAI DEP	128.95 299.5 (299.5 Mil)
CLNC DEL	118.675 337.775
ATIS	136.125
ATHINAI ARR	132.975 126.575 316.9 (132.975 West) (126.575 East) (316.9 Mil)
ATHINAI APP	126.575 124.025 131.175

Runways
ID	Dimensions	Surface	PCN	ILS
03R/21L	13123 x 148 feet 4000 x 45 meters	ASPHALT	064FBWT	YES
03L/21R	12467 x 148 feet 3800 x 45 meters	ASPHALT	064FBWT	YES

Navaids
Type	ID	Name	Channel	Freq	Distance From Field	Bearing From Navaid
VOR-DME	SPA	ELEFTHERIOS VENIZELOS	122X	117.5	1.2 NM	015.9

Supplies/Equipment
Fuel	Jet A1+, Jet A1 with icing inhibitor. 100/130 MIL Spec, low lead, aviation gasoline (BLUE)

Remarks
FUEL	A1 (EKO Alda Abee/Sparta Arpt Fueling Co. fone C301-354-1002/3)(NC-100LL)
MISC	WIP Use Caution: some portions of afld closed.
NS ABTMT	See FLIP Planning AP/2.
RSTD	PPR, afct rqr SLOT TIME fr Airport Slot Coordinator, fone C(210)9267213, fax (210)9267166, e-mail: slot-coord at olympic-airways.gr.

Runway 03R/21L

13123 x 148 feet
4000 x 45 meters

Runway 03L/21R

12467 x 148 feet
3800 x 45 meters

Navaids

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