Larissa National Airport - LRA Larisa
The Larissa National Airport is located in Larisa, Greece, and has been converted into a full-service military airport. It has an IATA code of LRA. It traces its history in 1912, and it used to offer commercial flight services to the public until 1997. At present, the airport is the base for the 110th Combat Wing of the Hellenic Air Force. Military aircrafts are parked within its facilities. Near the airport are a number of business-friendly hotels that offer the use of a business center as well as shuttle services.
Best Time to Visit
The Larissa National Airport features two paved and asphalt runways, both 9,711 meters long. It rests at an elevation of 207 feet above sea level. It does not have an instrument landing system. The LRA Larisa is located within a 2 miles distance from the town center. Those who need to reach the airport can access it through a suburban railway line. Vist cities nearby LRA Airport such as the Artemida, Dimini and Portaria.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Hotel Metropol Larissa is just a 1.5-mile ride from the Larissa National Airport. There are plenty of hotels just a 30-minute taxi ride from the airport, and most of them like the Metropol are concentrated within the city center. The Divani Palace Larissa and the Pantheon Hotel are both within the same distance and offer rooms at the same budget-friendly price range.
Tourists looking for another airport will find the Skiathos International Airport, which has the airport code JSI. The JSI airport brings travelers directly to the Island of Skiathos.