ΔΔ:Licence for setting up and operating a heliport

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At a glance

Points of service

DIRECTORATE-GENERAL OF AVIATION ACTIVITIES DIRECTORATE FOR THE SUPERVISION OF AIR NAVIGATION AND AIRPORTS, AUTHORITY OF CIVIL AVIATION

Digital provision points

• The service is not provided digitally

Number of required documents

6 to 7

Fees

Variable

Estimated Time

1 to 2 years

Description

This procedure concerns granting a licence for setting up and operating a heliport. It is addressed to citizens, local government bodies, private companies, and public institutions.

Basic information

Competent body

AUTHORITY OF CIVIL AVIATION

Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure

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Service / organizational unit of a authority entity

DIRECTORATE-GENERAL OF AVIATION ACTIVITIES DIRECTORATE FOR THE SUPERVISION OF AIR NAVIGATION AND AIRPORTS

Provided to

Self-employed, Businesses, Private Law Legal Entities, Businessmen

Related links

Validity duration

Indefinite

Notes

This procedure concerns the granting of a licence for setting up and operating a heliport. It is addressed to citizens, private companies, and public institutions.

The average estimated time mentioned refers to the administrative procedures required. The time required for the applicant to complete the construction of the heliport facilities and equipment, as well as any necessary interventions that may be required following the final inspection of the heliport by inspectors of the Civil Aviation Authority, is not taken into account.

If, on the basis of the final findings of the Authority’s inspectors, it is determined that the heliport requires further corrective measures and a new inspection is necessary, an additional fee shall be paid, as applicable, to the Greek State.

Last update

31/07/2026

Application

Application Type

Application / Solemn Declaration

Submission by:

Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by:

Legal entities, Legal entities under private law, Persons, Public bodies

Title

Application for a licence for setting up and operating a heliport

Notes:

The application must be submitted in person to the mailing address of the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority, Athens International Airport/AIA, Building 45, P.C. 190 19, Spata, or electronically (via email: info@hcaa.gov.gr) to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority/Directorate for the Supervision of Air Navigation and Airports/Division of Heliport Regulations and Supervision, Charts, and Obstacles.

The application must contain: the full details of the applicant; in the case of a legal person, the application must be submitted by the legal person’s representative, together with the legal person’s articles of association.

The application must include:

• (a) the type and dimensions of the largest helicopter to be used at the heliport;
• (b) a description of the site and its physical characteristics (ground-level or elevated, and whether it is located in a residential area);
• (c) the meteorological conditions for conducting flights at the heliport (VMC-IMC);
• (d) the intention to conduct flights at night;
• (e) the intention to use visual aids and communication frequencies.

The application shall include the full name, address and contact details of the site owner, topographic maps of the area indicating the exact location of the heliport at scales of

• (a) 1:50,000, and
• (b) 1:5,000, as well as the coordinates of the site in latitude and longitude (WGS 84 reference system, with an accuracy of one second of arc) and in x and y (HATT and GGRS87 reference systems), together with the elevation of the site above mean sea level (MSL).

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document

Print

Requirements

Fees

Related

Means of redress or appeal:

Administrative appeal, Hierarchical appeal/recourse, Judicial redress

Rules concerning a lack of reply from the competent authority and the legal consequences for the use:

Other

Application for review or hierarchical administrative appeal in accordance with Article 24 of Law 2690/1999. The applicant may request that the administrative authority revoke it (application for review). The administrative authority to which the relevant application has been submitted must notify the applicant of its decision within thirty days at the latest, unless specific provisions provide otherwise.

Output & Results

Methods of receipt

Email, In person or by post, Other

Output

Decision

Steps

Digital steps

Other information

Official title

Issuance of a licence for setting up and operating a heliport

Languages supported

Greek, English

Legislation

Categories

Τype of procedure

Permits, Establishment Licenses, Operating Licenses

Trigger

Applied for

Trigger (submission method)

Application (digital), Application (handwritten), email

Life events

Licences and compliance, Travel

Type

Outgoing

End of Process

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This procedure concerns granting a licence for setting up and operating a heliport. It is addressed to citizens, local government bodies, private companies, and public institutions. 900.00 900.00 6 1 0

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1 Legitimate interest The existence of a legal interest in initiating the procedure, through the submission of the relevant application, for setting up a heliport by a private, municipal or public entity. It shall be granted to a government agency, a natural person, or a legal person under public or private law, including local government bodies. Pursuant to Presidential Decree 19/2009 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 35), Article 4(1, 2, 3).

Link https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=391303

No No

2 Legitimate interest Submission of the application in person or electronically to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority. The application must contain: the full details of the party with a legitimate interest in setting up the heliport; in the case of a legal person, the application must be submitted by the legal person’s representative, with the legal person’s articles of association. The application must include the type and dimensions of the largest helicopter to be used at the heliport, a description of the site and its physical characteristics (ground-level or elevated, and whether it is located in a residential area), the meteorological conditions for conducting flights at the heliport (VMC-IMC), the intention to conduct flights at night, the intention to use visual aids and communication frequencies, full name, address and contact details of the site owner, maps of the area indicating the exact location of the heliport at scales of 1:50,000 and 1:5,000, as well as the coordinates of the site in latitude and longitude (WGS 84 reference system, with an accuracy of one second of arc) and in x and y (HATT and GGRS87 reference systems), together with the elevation of the site above mean sea level (MSL). Pursuant to Article 5 of Presidential Decree No 19/2009 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 35)

No No

1 Domestic travel of HCAA staff (for third parties) Fee code 3391 concerns the travel expenses of Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority staff. Pursuant to Decision on fees and charges for services provided by the HCAA, Government Gazette, Series II, No 2658/2019. 0 €

e-Administrative Fee code 3391

Cost Calculation Based on condition

Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee (variable)

Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=1

No

2 Travel away from the HCAA premises (€100 per day/employee) Fee code 3392 concerns compensation payable to the Authority for the assignment of an employee away from their official duty station. Pursuant to Decision on fees and charges for services provided by the HCAA, Government Gazette, Series II, No 2658/2019. 100 €

e-Administrative Fee code 3392

Cost Calculation Quantitative

Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee (variable)

Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=1

No

3 Private Heliports Fee code 3868 concerns the opening of a private heliport application file. Pursuant to Decision on fees and charges for services provided by the HCAA, Government Gazette, Series II, No 2658/2019. 300 €

e-Administrative Fee code 3868

Cost Calculation One-off

Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=2

No

4 Municipal, Government, or Hospital Heliports Fee code 3869 concerns the opening of an application file for a municipal, hospital or public heliport. Pursuant to Decision on fees and charges for services provided by the HCAA, Government Gazette, Series II, No 2658/2019. 100 €

e-Administrative Fee code 3869

Cost Calculation One-off

Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=1

No

5 Private Heliports Fee code 3871 concerns a site visit to inspect a private heliport as part of the licensing process, at the request of the relevant authority. Pursuant to Decision on fees and charges for services provided by the HCAA, Government Gazette, Series II, No 2658/2019. 100 €

e-Administrative Fee code 3871

Cost Calculation Quantitative

Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee (variable)

Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=1

No

6 Private Heliports Fee code 3873 concerns travel for the purpose of inspecting the private heliport following its licensing. Pursuant to Decision on fees and charges for services provided by the HCAA, Government Gazette, Series II, No 2658/2019. 100 €

e-Administrative Fee code 3873

Cost Calculation Quantitative

Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee (variable)

Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=1

No

7 Amendment of licence/certificate details Fee code 3874 concerns the amendment of the heliport licence details. Pursuant to Decision on fees and charges for services provided by the HCAA, Government Gazette, Series II, No 2658/2019. 100 €

e-Administrative Fee code 3874

Cost Calculation Quantitative

Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee (variable)

Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=1

No

8 Change of trade name on a licence/certificate Fee code 3875 concerns the change of the trade name on the heliport licence. Pursuant to Decision on fees and charges for services provided by the HCAA, Government Gazette, Series II, No 2658/2019. 100 €

e-Administrative Fee code 3875

Cost Calculation One-off

Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=1

No

1 Statutes of the Legal Person Statute

Statutes of the Legal Person

Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Legal entities under private law, Persons, Public bodies, Public entities

Notes: For Legal Persons Governed by Public or Private Law

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Company law

No 1130

2 Proof that the required land for the construction of a heliport has been secured, with the plot of land clearly identified, owned by the interested party, granted to the interested party, or leased to the interested party; these legal circumstances must be evidenced by dated documents; Pursuant to Presidential Decree No 19/2009, Article 6(3a) Property titles

Proof that the required land for the construction of a heliport has been secured, with the plot of land clearly identified, owned by the interested party, granted to the interested party, or leased to the interested party; these legal circumstances must be evidenced by dated documents; Pursuant to Presidential Decree No 19/2009, Article 6(3a)

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2905

3 A detailed recent topographic plan of the designated site, referenced to the National Grid, at a scale of 1:500 and covering a radius of two hundred and fifty metres from the heliport reference point, with contour lines at one-metre intervals and elevations referenced to Mean Sea Level, showing the natural features and approach paths of the heliport, the other required facilities and infrastructure, as well as the coordinates of the heliport centre in φ and λ (WGS 84 reference system, with an accuracy of one second of arc) and in x and y (HATT and EGSA ’87 reference systems), together with the elevation above Mean Sea Level. Pursuant to Presidential Decree No 19/2009, Article 6(3b) Topographical drawing

A detailed recent topographic plan of the designated site, referenced to the National Grid, at a scale of 1:500 and covering a radius of two hundred and fifty metres from the heliport reference point, with contour lines at one-metre intervals and elevations referenced to Mean Sea Level, showing the natural features and approach paths of the heliport, the other required facilities and infrastructure, as well as the coordinates of the heliport centre in φ and λ (WGS 84 reference system, with an accuracy of one second of arc) and in x and y (HATT and EGSA ’87 reference systems), together with the elevation above Mean Sea Level. Pursuant to Presidential Decree No 19/2009, Article 6(3b)

Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 6851

4 Attestation from the competent town planning authority, attestation from the forestry authority, and attestation from the ephorate of antiquities regarding land use and the nature of the site, respectively. Pursuant to Presidential Decree No 19/2009, Article 6(3c) Certificate

Attestation from the competent town planning authority, attestation from the forestry authority, and attestation from the ephorate of antiquities regarding land use and the nature of the site, respectively. Pursuant to Presidential Decree No 19/2009, Article 6(3c)

Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: It should be clear that the use of the site for the creation of a heliport (private or municipal) is allowed, that it will not be built in an area that is classified as forest and that it does not concern an area that is archaeologically protected.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 9703

5 Decision approving the environmental conditions for the construction of the heliport, or submission by the competent authority of the Standard Environmental Commitments/SEC. Pursuant to Presidential Decree No 19/2009, Article 6(4a). Rule

Decision approving the environmental conditions for the construction of the heliport, or submission by the competent authority of the Standard Environmental Commitments/SEC. Pursuant to Presidential Decree No 19/2009, Article 6(4a).

Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Relevant Procedure: Decision approving environmental conditions (DAEC) for sub-category A projects/activities

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 1127

6 Detailed designs for infrastructure works, building facilities, electromechanical equipment, and other heliport installations. The studies shall be submitted for compatibility check pursuant to the requirements of the Authority. Pursuant to Presidential Decree No 19/2009, Article 6(4b). Technical study'

Detailed designs for infrastructure works, building facilities, electromechanical equipment, and other heliport installations. The studies shall be submitted for compatibility check pursuant to the requirements of the Authority. Pursuant to Presidential Decree No 19/2009, Article 6(4b).

Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: The submitted designs, installations, structures, main and ancillary buildings, infrastructure works, equipment of all kinds and aids must comply with the requirements of national and international legislation, as well as the specifications and requirements of the applicable provisions of the relevant Annexes to the Chicago Convention. The costs of studies, construction, equipment, infrastructure, completion of the required works, visual aids, the required equipment and any other equipage or machinery necessary for the operation and safety of the heliport, as well as the cost of the necessary travel for Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority staff shall be borne entirely by the applicant.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 1439

7 Heliport operations manual. When scheduled (regular) flights for passenger, mail, or cargo transport are to be carried out at the heliport, where helicopter maintenance and repair services are provided, where helicopter refuelling takes place, or where a pilot training school is based at the heliport, the preparation, submission, and approval by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority of a mandatory Heliport Operations Manual is required, and such a manual must be in place. Pursuant to Presidential Decree No 19/2009 Article 9(1). Manual

Heliport operations manual. When scheduled (regular) flights for passenger, mail, or cargo transport are to be carried out at the heliport, where helicopter maintenance and repair services are provided, where helicopter refuelling takes place, or where a pilot training school is based at the heliport, the preparation, submission, and approval by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority of a mandatory Heliport Operations Manual is required, and such a manual must be in place. Pursuant to Presidential Decree No 19/2009 Article 9(1).

Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: The manual shall contain all the guidance regarding the heliport, as well as the guidelines and staff necessary for its safe operation. The following information, among other things, should be included: the organizational structure of the entity; the projected staffing levels; the contact details of the fire safety officer; the contact details of the heliport’s senior personnel; the arrangements for their mutual substitution; the heliport’s operational data; its physical characteristics; its safety and operational infrastructure and equipment; the maximum overall length and category of the largest helicopter intended to operate; the fire safety category; emergency procedures; any time and environmental restrictions; procedures for helicopter handling, storage, and refuelling at the heliport; operational procedures; a 1:500 topographic plan showing all heliport facilities and equipment; and air traffic procedures related to flights to and from the heliport.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2315

Law 4757 2020 240 Α

Description On the establishment, operation and competences of the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/1/2020/4757/pdf

Presidential Decree 19 2009 35 Α

Description On the establishment, construction, equipment, operation and exploitation of heliports.

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/2/2009/19/pdf

Ministerial Decision Δ3/Γ/35526/8161 2008 1810 Β

Description On the adoption of fire safety regulations for airports, heliports and aircraft landing areas.

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2008/1810/pdf

Rule Δ3/Γ/12041/2861 2011 1109 Β

Description Regulation governing aircraft refuelling at airports

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2011/1109/pdf

Law 4014 2011 209 Α

Description On the environmental licensing of projects and activities.

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/1/2011/209/pdf

Ministerial Decision 1958 2012 21 Β

Description On the classification of public and private projects and activities into categories and subcategories pursuant to Article 1(4) of Law 4014/2011 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 209), as amended and in force.

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2012/21/pdf

Joint Ministerial Decision οικ. 170613 2013 2505 Β

Description On standard environmental commitments for projects and activities falling within Category B of Group 1, ‘Land and air transport projects’, of Annex 1 to Ministerial Decision 1958/2012, as applicable.

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2013/2505/pdf

Joint Ministerial Decision Κ.Γ./Δ11/Γ/20074 2019 2658 Β

Description On fixing fees and charges for services provided by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA), as well as updating of applicable fees, charges and other rights.

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2019/2658/pdf

Rule ΑΠΑ 18703/28.06.2023 2023 5103 Β

Description On the decision of the Executive Board of the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority on the: Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority Inspections Regulation.

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2023/5103/pdf

Decision of an Independent Authority ΑΠΑ/1866 2024 1165 Β

Description Annex 14, Volume II, to the Chicago Convention, as incorporated into national legislation by Decision no. 1866/17.01.2024 of the Governor of the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority, “Adoption of the Standards and Recommended Practices of Annex 14, Volume 2, to the Chicago Convention” (Series II, 1165).

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2024/1165/pdf

1 Receipt and processing of application

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description Receipt and initial processing of the application. Verification that all required supporting documents for the application have been submitted.

No No

P2M P1M

2 Request to the Hellenic National Defence General Staff and the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description Drafting a request to the Hellenic National Defence General Staff and the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority for their respective approvals.

Notes Pursuant to Presidential Decree 19/2009, Article 6(1) and Article 4

No No

P2M P1M

3 Issuance of a preliminary suitability determination following an on-site inspection

Responsible for Implementation Competent General Director

Μethod of Implementation Signature

Description Conducting an on-site inspection to assess the feasibility of constructing a heliport. Issuance of a preliminary suitability determination. Article 6(2) of Presidential Decree 19/2009.

No No

P2M P1M

4 Submission of further supporting documents by the applicant

Responsible for Implementation Action by a natural/legal person

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description In order for the application to be further reviewed, the applicant is required to submit the following supporting documents: a) proof that the required land for the construction of a heliport has been secured. The plot of land must be clearly identified, owned by the applicant, granted to the applicant or leased to the applicant; these legal circumstances must be evidenced by dated documents; b) a detailed recent topographic plan of the designated site, referenced to the National Grid, at a scale of 1:500 and covering a radius of two hundred and fifty (250) metres from the heliport reference point, with contour lines at one-metre intervals and elevations referenced to Mean Sea Level, showing the natural features and approach paths of the heliport, the other required facilities and infrastructure, and the geographic coordinates of the centre of the helicopter landing and take-off area in latitude and longitude (WGS 84 reference system, with an accuracy of one second of arc) and in x and y (ΗΑΤΤ and EGSA ’87 reference systems), together with the elevation above Mean Sea Level; c) certificate issued by the competent urban planning authority, forestry authority or Ephorate of Antiquities concerning land use and the classification of the area, respectively; d) a decision on the approval of environmental conditions, issued pursuant to the provisions of Articles 3 and 4 of Law 1650/1986 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 160/1986), as amended by Law 3010/2002 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 91/2002), or a declaration of the SECs, as applicable; e) detailed designs for infrastructure works, building facilities, electromechanical equipment, and other planned installations. The studies referred to in this subparagraph only (4b) shall be submitted for the purpose of verifying their compatibility with the requirements of the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

No No

P2M P1M

5 Issuance of a Certificate of Site Suitability

Responsible for Implementation Competent General Director

Μethod of Implementation Signature

Description Issuance of a Certificate of Site Suitability for the construction of a heliport.

Notes The certificate is valid for two years from the date of issuance and pertains to the heliport construction licence. Pursuant to Article 6(4) of Presidential Decree 19/2009

No No

P3M P1M

6 Final inspection of the heliport

Responsible for Implementation Rank of executives

Μethod of Implementation Inspection

Description Final inspection of the heliport following the completion of its construction. Pursuant to Article 10 of Presidential Decree 19/2009.

No No

P2D P1D

7 Issuance of a licence for setting up and operating a heliport

Responsible for Implementation Competent General Director

Μethod of Implementation Signature

Description Issuance of a licence for setting up and operating a heliport.

Notes Following the successful construction of the heliport and the completion of all the preceding stages, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority issues the Decision on setting up and operating the heliport. Pursuant to Article 11 of Presidential Decree 19/2009

No Yes

P2M P1M