Licence for setting up and operating a heliport

From National Registry of Administrative Public Services



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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

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

03/06/2026

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 the establishment and operation of a helical

Notes:

The application shall be made by e-mail address at the Civil Aviation Authority/Athens International Airport/Athens International Airport, Building 45 T.K. 190 19 Spata or electronics (via@hcaa.gov.gr) to the Aviation Authority/Athens Air Navigation and Airport Surveillance Authority/Department of Regulations and Supervision of Helicoptera, Maps and Obstacles. The application should include: full details of the person concerned, in order to ensure that the application is made by the legal person, the application should be submitted by the representative of the legal person and together with the legal person’s statute. The application should include a. the type and dimensions of the largest helicopter that will use the helicot, b. description of the space and its physical characteristics (early or above) in a residential area.

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document

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    Requirements

      Fees

        Related

        Means of redress or appeal:

        Application for treatment"Application for treatment" is not in the list (Judicial redress, Hierarchical appeal/recourse, Administrative appeal, Other, Preliminary appeal, Appeal, Prior Hearing) of allowed values for the "Process sdg resource" property., Hierarchical appeal"Hierarchical appeal" is not in the list (Judicial redress, Hierarchical appeal/recourse, Administrative appeal, Other, Preliminary appeal, Appeal, Prior Hearing) of allowed values for the "Process sdg resource" property., Judiciary appeal"Judiciary appeal" is not in the list (Judicial redress, Hierarchical appeal/recourse, Administrative appeal, Other, Preliminary appeal, Appeal, Prior Hearing) of allowed values for the "Process sdg resource" property.

        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

              Trigger

              Applied for

              Trigger (submission method)

              Application (digital), Application (handwritten), email

              Type

              Outgoing

              End of Process

              Ιndefinite

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            • 1 Legitimate interest Existence of a legitimate interest in the initiation of the procedure, through the submission of the relevant request, for the creation of a helometer, a private, municipal or public body, granted to a public body, to a natural person or to a legal person governed by public or private law, including local authorities.

              No No

            • 2 Legitimate interest The application should include: the complete elements of the legitimate interest in the creation of the helical, in so far as the application is made by the representative of the legal person and together the status of the legal person. The application should include the type and dimensions of the largest helicopter to use the helical, the description of the space and its physical contact details (land or above), the meteorological conditions for the execution of the helical (VMC-IMC), the intention of making flights during the night, the intention to use visual devices, frequencies, the name, address and contact details of the owner of the space, the contact details of an area with the exact location of the helical at a scale of 1:50000 and 1:5000, as well as the coordinates of the space in FGSF and LGSF (AFSF) of 19.

              No No

            • 1 Infringement code 3391 relates to the costs of the service handling of officials of the Civil Aviation Authority. Ref. Decision to introduce fees and infringements for services provided by the AUF FEK B 2658/2019.

              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=2

              No

            • 2 Removed from the AMP(100€ per day/office) Infringement code 3392 relates to the compensation of the Authority for the removal of an employee from his place of employment. Ref. Decision to introduce fees and infringements for the services provided by AMP FEK B 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=2

              No

            • 3 Infringement code 3868 refers to the opening of an application for a private helical. Ref. Decision to introduce fees and infringements for services provided by the AUF FEK B 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 Infringement code 3869 refers to the opening of an application for municipal, hospital or public helical. Ref. Decision to introduce fees and infringement fees for services provided by the AUF FEK B 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=2

              No

            • 5 Infringement code 3871 is about moving to control the private helico during the licensing process at the request of the operator. Ref. Decision to introduce fees and infringements for services provided by the AMP FEK B 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=2

              No

            • 6 Code 3873 concerns the movement for the inspection of the private helical after the authorisation.Ref. Decision to introduce fees and infringements for services provided by FEK B 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=2

              No

            • 7 Difference of licence/certificate The infringement code 3874 concerns the change of the elements of the helical licence.Ref.Ref. Decision to introduce fees and infractions for services provided by FEK B 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=2

              No

            • 8 The code 3875 refers to the change of the brand name on the helical licence.Reference: Decision to introduce fees and infringements for services provided by FEK B 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=2

              No

            • 1 Proceedings of the Court of First Instance Statute

              Proceedings of the Court of First Instance

              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 of Public or Private Law

              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Company law

              No 1130

            • 2 Proof of the use of the necessary land for the creation of a helico, with the extent to which it is clearly identified, to belong to the person concerned or to have been granted to the person concerned or to have been leased to the person concerned, legal situations which should arise with documents of certain type. Property titles

              Proof of the use of the necessary land for the creation of a helico, with the extent to which it is clearly identified, to belong to the person concerned or to have been granted to the person concerned or to have been leased to the person concerned, legal situations which should arise with documents of certain type.

              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 Detailed recent topographical diagram of the designated area dependent on the National network of scale 1:500 in a radius of two hundred and fifty metres from the reference point of the helical to the heights of 1 metre and altitudes of the mean sea level, in which the physical characteristics and approaches of the helical, other required facilities and infrastructures and coordinates of the centre of the helical in φ and φλ (WGS84 system with second-minute accuracy) and x y (HATT and EGA 87 reference system) shall be reflected, as well as the elevation from the mean sea level. Topographical drawing

              Detailed recent topographical diagram of the designated area dependent on the National network of scale 1:500 in a radius of two hundred and fifty metres from the reference point of the helical to the heights of 1 metre and altitudes of the mean sea level, in which the physical characteristics and approaches of the helical, other required facilities and infrastructures and coordinates of the centre of the helical in φ and φλ (WGS84 system with second-minute accuracy) and x y (HATT and EGA 87 reference system) shall be reflected, as well as the elevation from the mean sea level.

              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 Confirmation of the competent urban authority, attestation of the forest authority, attestation of the taxi of antiquities relating to land use and the nature of the land respectively. Certificate

              Confirmation of the competent urban authority, attestation of the forest authority, attestation of the taxi of antiquities relating to land use and the nature of the land respectively.

              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 it is permitted to use the space for the creation of a helical (private or municipality) that it will not be built in an area characterised as a forest and that it does not concern an archaeologically protected area.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 9703

            • 5 Decision approving environmental conditions for the construction of the helical or submission by the body of the environmental commitments/RPD/RPD/RRD/19/2009, Art. 6(4)a Rule

              Decision approving environmental conditions for the construction of the helical or submission by the body of the environmental commitments/RPD/RPD/RRD/19/2009, Art. 6(4)a

              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 The studies shall be submitted to check compliance with the Authority's requirements. Technical study'

              The studies shall be submitted to check compliance with the Authority's requirements.

              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: Studies, facilities, constructions, main buildings and auxiliaries, infrastructure, equipment and equipment of all kinds should meet the requirements of national and international legislation and the specifications and requirements of the relevant provisions of the Chicago Convention. The cost of studies, constructions, equipment, infrastructure, the completion of the required works, optical devices, equipment and any other equipment or equipment necessary for the operation and safety of the helical as well as the cost of the necessary movements of personnel of the Civil Aviation Authority.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 1439

            • 7 Helicopter operation manual. When helical is carried out on scheduled (tactical) flights of passenger, mail or cargo, helical maintenance and repair services will be provided, helicopters will be refuelled, or they will be based at the helical school of pilot training are required to draw up, submit, approve and operate a helical operation manual. Manual

              Helicopter operation manual. When helical is carried out on scheduled (tactical) flights of passenger, mail or cargo, helical maintenance and repair services will be provided, helicopters will be refuelled, or they will be based at the helical school of pilot training are required to draw up, submit, approve and operate a helical operation manual.

              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 include all information relevant to the helicopter, instructions and personnel necessary for the safe operation of the helical. It shall include among others: the organisational structure of the organisation , the intended number of personnel, the elements of the firefighting officer, the elements of the senior staff of the helical, the way of replacement between the operational data of the helical, its physical characteristics, infrastructure and safety and operational equipment, the maximum length and category of the largest helicopter, the firefighting category, the emergency procedures, any time and environmental limitations and procedures relating to the handling, storage and supply of helicopter fuels on the helicometer, operational procedures, topographic diagram 1:500 by imaging each installation and equipment of the helical, the air traffic related to the helicopter.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 2315

            • Law 4757 2020 240 Α

              Description For the establishment, operation and responsibilities of the Civil Aviation Authority.

              Legal references https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=611046

            • Presidential Decree 19 2009 35 Α

              Description Perimeter for the establishment, construction, equipment, operation and operation of helicals.

              Legal references https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=570998

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

              Description Approval of a fire safety regulation for aerodromes, helicals and aircraft landing fields.

              Legal references https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=381627

            • Rule Δ3/Γ/12041/2861 2011 1109 Β

              Description Aircraft Refuelling Regulation at airports

              Legal references https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=438402

            • Law 4014 2011 209 Α

              Description Environmentally authorised projects and activities.

              Legal references https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=437830

            • Ministerial Decision 1958 2012 21 Β

              Description Classification of public and private works and activities in categories and subcategories in accordance with Article 4(1) of Law 4014/2011 (A'209) as amended and valid.

              Legal references https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=468520

            • Joint Ministerial Decision οικ. 170613 2013 2505 Β

              Description Standard environmental commitments for projects and activities of category B of the 1st group "land and air transport projects" of Annex 1 to the Ministerial Decision 1958/2012 as applicable.

              Legal references https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=481030

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

              Description Establishment of fees and infringements for services provided by the Civil Aviation Authority (PMR) as well as adjustment of existing infringements, exams of charges and other rights.

              Legal references https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=594668

            • Rule ΑΠΑ 18703/28.06.2023 2023 5103 Β

              Description Decision of the Executive Board of the Civil Aviation Authority on ‘Application Regulation of the Civil Aviation Authority’.

              Legal references https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=615310

            • Decision of an Independent Authority ΑΠΑ/1866 2024 1165 Β

              Description Annex 14 Volume II to the Chicago Convention, as incorporated into the National Legislation by No 1866/17.01.2024 ‘Application of Standards and Recommended Practices in Annex 14 Volume 2 to the Chicago Convention’ (B'1165) Decision of the Commander of the Civil Aviation Authority.

              Legal references https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=763141

            • 1 Receipt of application and Processing

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description Receive an application and initial processing of the application; check that all the supporting documents provided for in the application have been submitted.

              No No


            • 2 Question to OHIM and OHIM

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description A question is drawn up in HRM and HRM for their assent.

              Notes Ref. provision A.D. 19/2009 Art. 6(1) and (4)

              No No


            • 3 Verification of the adequacy principle following autopsy

              Responsible for Implementation Competent General Director

              Μethod of Implementation Signature

              Description It performs autopsy at the site to determine the possibility to build a helical. Version of the adequacy principle. Art. 6(2) B.D. 19/2009.

              No No


            • 4 Submission of further supporting documents by the party concerned

              Responsible for Implementation Action by a natural/legal person

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description (b) detailed, recent topographic chart of the designated area dependant on the national network, scale 1:500 in a range of two hundred and fifty metres (250) of capacity, from the point of reference of the helico to one metre, and altitudes from the mean sea level, in which the physical characteristics and approaches of the helical are captured, the other required facilities and geographical coordinates of the landing and take-off point of the helicitor point (f) and/or the WGS system (fourth Reporting System) in accordance with the correctness of the land and of the eligible areas of use (fourth Reporting System) in accordance with the relevant State aid rules and/or the relevant State aid rules.

              No No


            • 5 Issue of space suitability certificate

              Responsible for Implementation Competent General Director

              Μethod of Implementation Signature

              Description Issue of space suitability certificate for the construction of a helical.

              Notes The certificate has two years since its issue and concerns the licence for the construction of the helical. Pursuant to Art. 6(4) B.D. 19/2009

              No No


            • 6 Final control of the helical

              Responsible for Implementation Rank of executives

              Μethod of Implementation Inspection

              Description Final control of the helical after the completion of the work.

              No No


            • 7 Issue of an authorisation to establish and operate a helical

              Responsible for Implementation Competent General Director

              Μethod of Implementation Signature

              Description Authentication of a helical installation and operation permit.

              Notes Following the successful construction of the helical and completion of all the earlier stages, the decision to set up and operate the helical is adopted by the Civil Aviation Authority.

              No Yes


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