Stefanovikio

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ICAO Code LGSV/
Last Validated
City Stefanovikio
Position 39°28'48"N 022°46'02"E
Runway(s) 06/24
Elevation 146 ft

General

This is the main airfield of the Greek army. It is not a big airport but a dedicated heliport and is situated in the middle of nowhere.

Layout

Stefanovikion has a single short runway. To the east of that are two main ramps with hangars. The southernmost, and first you will encounter, holds the NH300 fleet, some Bell 206 and Hueys. The second stretch holds more Hueys and the Apaches. Around the corner of the last hangars on the north side another stretch of ramp can be found which is packed with Hueys again. Most will be outside during the weekends, except for the NH300 that are usually parked inside as well as about half of the Apaches and the odd Bell 206 that they still have.

Getting There

The big hangars of the airfield can be seen from highway 1 which leads from Athens to Larisa. Take the Mega Monastiri / Stefanovikio (Μέγα Μοναδτήρι / Στεφανοβίκειο) exit and head east to to Stefanovikio. At the T-junction with the E92 road, go right towards Stefanovikio and Rizómilos (Ριζόμυλος). In Stefanovikio go left, the Elliniki Stratou is sign posted. This road has traffic bumps and runs straight through town all the way to the airfield.

Around the Airport

1South east ramp view - main road

Not for the faint hearted, stop just past the main gate on the road that runs parallel to the runway along the fence. From here, the NH300 may be read off with some difficulty as well as the other helicopters on the southern ramp.

2North east ramp view - past the canal

For the Apaches and more Hueys drive along the fence. The road will gain some height and crosses a canal. Go left on the other side on the dirt track and drive on a bit stopping ocasionally to read stuff off. You can also take in many of the north side Hueys from here.

3North west ramp view - back of field

Another risky enterprise is to follow the fence line counter clockwise. For this, go left just before reaching the aforementioned canal and keep following the fence. Go left again, you ar now on the back side of the airfield and the Hueys can be viewed from another angle. Best option is to keep driving on this dirt track all the way around because there is a preserved OH-13 at the back gate! Also, this will lead to spot 4 after making another left turn.

4South west ramp view

You can reach this spot by either following the dirt track around the field counter clockwise as described under spot 3, or make a left at the main gate. This will be rather inconspicuous, so safe this move for last. This track leads past the south west side ramp edge which provides an alternative view. Mind you, you are in close proximity of the gate, so do not linger here...

Frequencies

123.500Tower
285.150Tower 2

Based Operators

1 TEASAB205A, AB206B, UH-1H, U-17A/B
1 TEEPUH-1H, AH-64A
2 TEEPUH-1H, AH-64DHA
SASAB205A, AB206B, NH300C, UH-1H, U-17A/B

Preserved

'ES-101'OH-13S, on base near HQ building; really ES-701
ES-253L-21B, on base near HQ building
ES-268RC680FL, on(!) gate
ES-316RC680FL, stored south west ramp
ES-706OH-13S, back gate

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