Greece records highest-ever air traffic in national airspace

Air traffic in Greek airspace set a new all-time record with Air Traffic Control (ATC) personnel managing a total of 5,082 flights.

According to a statement from the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA), this figure exceeds the previous daily high of 4,944 flights, which was recorded on August 10, 2024, CE Report quotes ANA-MPA.

Air Traffic Control Units managed all air traffic while adhering to high safety standards, in accordance with relevant national, European, and international regulations.

It should be noted that the record set in August 2025 (4,916 flights) had already been surpassed on July 4, 2026, with 4,925 flights.

According to current flight schedule data, the upward trend is expected to continue throughout August 2026 and into the first two (2) weeks of September 2026.

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