INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES for Plane-spotters and Journalists

GREEK MILITARY INSTALLATIONS

All sites that contain military facilities, including military airfields, are under law not allowed to be approached or photographed and are generally off-limits to the general public.

Public Open Days

Hellenic Air Force

3-5 days, always to include 8 November (the Hellenic Air Force’s Patronal Festival), and always to include a weekend

During the Open Days taking photographs of the static displays is permitted only under the supervision of the Base’s Security Personnel.

For more information see

Hellenic Navy

6 November, the Hellenic Navy’s Patronal Festival

In addition, the Hellenic Navy Helicopters Command usually participates in the Hellenic Air Force’s Patronal Festival (8 November)

For more information, see

Hellenic Army

The Hellenic Army does not hold public Open Days

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Requests to visit Military Installations by Plane-spotters

All requests to visit Hellenic Air Force bases, Hellenic Navy Helicopters Command, and Hellenic Army military airfields must be submitted through the Defence Section, British Embassy Athens.

Requests must be submitted at least 3 months in advance, and must contain the following information:

  1. The aim(s) of the visit
  2. If applicable: the name of your society and a brief description
  3. Military installations you wish to visit, and dates
  4. Full name(s) and passport details (date of birth, passport number)

Requests by Journalists

In addition to the above information (as for Aviation Enthusiasts), the following is also required:

  1. A letter from the editor of a recognized publication commissioning the article, stating the intended subject matter.
  2. Details of your credentials as a journalist.
  3. Your mobile contact number and email.
  4. Scanned passport(s) (photo page)

Journalists may apply to visit Hellenic Air Force Bases during the first five continuous working days of the months of March, May, June, and September. They may interview the base commanders, and take photographs of aircraft in static displays, during taxi, take-off and landing.

In the case of the Hellenic Air Force, if your request is accepted, you will also be required to sign an obligations form, and to submit your questions in advance through the Defence Section.