Greek aviation disrupted by radio communication issues DW 01/04/2026
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Greek aviation disrupted by radio communication issues  DW  01/04/2026
"Airports in Greece have suspended arrivals and departures amid radio frequency disturbances. The airport in Athens is one of those affectedImage: Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto/picture alliance Operations at airports across Greece were put on hold for safety reasons on Sunday, the country's civil aviation authority (HCAA) said. Greek state TV said unspecified issues affecting radio frequencies prompted the suspensions. Some overflights using the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR) were said to be still being serviced"
"State broadcaster ERT said airport arrivals and departures were suspended at 9:00 a.m. local time (0700 GMT). It said flights were being diverted to neighboring countries. It remains unclear when normal services can be resumed. HCAA said there had been problems at the main communications center for air traffic controllers. More to follow."
Airports across Greece suspended arrivals and departures for safety after radio frequency disturbances affected air traffic communications. The civil aviation authority (HCAA) reported problems at the main communications center used by air traffic controllers. Greek state TV reported unspecified radio-frequency issues that prompted the suspensions, while some overflights in the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR) continued to be serviced. State broadcaster ERT said the suspension began at 09:00 local time (07:00 GMT) and that flights were being diverted to neighboring countries. It remains unclear when normal services will resume, and further updates were promised.
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