Aktion National Airport, Military and civilian airport in Preveza, Greece
Aktion National Airport is a combined civilian and military facility near Preveza on the Ionian Sea. It handles both military operations and commercial flights to European destinations, with a terminal building that provides rental cars and taxi services for passengers.
The facility opened in 1968 as a military installation and later expanded to serve civilian traffic. This growth reflected the region's strategic importance during and after the Cold War period.
The airport serves as an entry point for travelers heading to the beaches and islands of the western coast. During summer months, the terminal fills with people starting or ending their journeys to this region.
The terminal offers car rentals and taxi services for onward travel to nearby areas. Visitors can use the Aktio-Preveza undersea tunnel to reach the city of Preveza easily.
The airport sits just 3 meters (10 feet) above sea level, making it one of Europe's lowest-elevation airports. This unusual location creates striking takeoffs and landings that occur almost directly over the water.
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