Aviation enthusiasts

HELLENIC ARMY

All sites that contain military facilities, including military airfields, are not allowed to be approached or photographed and are generally off-limits to the general public.
As such, civilians cannot be granted access into military airfields. However, if the visit is of an informative nature (photographers, journalists and certain members of private clubs), access may be permitted under the following conditions:
 An official request must be submitted in advance and the precise purpose of the visit detailed.
 All required details of the visitors must be made available to the Hellenic Army General Staff at least a month prior to the date of the visit.
 In the event that the request is approved, all locations to be visited, as well as any activities that are to be undertaken (photographing, attending briefings, flight activities etc.) are subject to the direct control and supervision of the military airfield’s Commander.
 Furthermore, it must be underscored that the Commander of the airfield has exclusive responsibility and authorisation to amend, postpone or cancel the approved visit should security concerns arise.
Following the above, please be informed that all requests for visits to military airfields of the Hellenic Army Land Forces by civilians / clubs must be submitted exclusively through the Defence Section, British Embassy Athens to the Military Attaché department of the Hellenic Army General Staff Intelligence Security Directorate, which will ensure (in collaboration with the Military Aviation Directorate) that they are processed and that you remain up-to-date on all related security constraints.  

HELLENIC AIR FORCE

VISITS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC
Visits are permitted only in November during the Air Force’s Patronal festival.  The Air Force Festival lasts from 3 to 5 days, always to include a weekend.  Taking photographs of the static displays is permitted only under the supervision of the Base’s Security Personnel.
Translated from the Greek - (see http://www.haf.gr/el/pa2010):

VISITS BY JOURNALISTS
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, and also in the month of November during the Air Force’s Patronal festival.   They may interview the base commanders, and take photographs of aircraft in static displays, during taxi, take-off and landing.  

HELLENIC NAVY
Visits are only permitted during major commemorative events when free access is granted to the general public.  These include events such as Navy Week (not held in 2010), and the annual St Nicholas Day celebration on December 6.  In addition, the Navy Helicopters Command usually participates in the Hellenic Air Force’s Patronal Festival (see below).
Guidelines issued by the Hellenic Navy:
1.       The Navy Helicopters Command is a military installation and taking photos and filming are prohibited.
2.       Applications by individuals who wish to visit in order, for instance, to take photographs of military installations will be considered, depending on the aim of the visit.

FURTHER INFORMATION
Information on open days is usually posted online shortly before events.  For further information see the websites of the Hellenic Navy the Hellenic Air Force  and the Hellenic Army as well as the National Defence General Staff