Aircraft hangar
With offices, storage, hostel accommodation and a classroom.
SERRES AERO CLUB · 02
The Club
The history, people and facilities of Serres Aero Club.
SINCE 1984
From a hang-gliding association to today’s aero club
The club was founded in 1984 as the Serres Hang Gliding Association and adopted its present name in 1999. It is a member of the Hellenic Aeronautical and Airsports Federation and a registered sports association.
Its facilities have hosted airsports, competitions, educational activity and a community of more than 100 members and athletes.
A LIVING LANDMARK
Lockheed T‑33A
TR‑881
Built in 1952, it served with the Royal Netherlands and Hellenic Air Forces and was granted to the club after retirement. It arrived from the 110 Combat Wing on 14 May 2000 and is now the most recognisable exhibit at the facilities.
- ROLE
- Jet trainer
- YEAR
- 1952
- AT THE CLUB
- 2000
FACILITIES & SERVICE
Infrastructure with purpose
Free-flight launch sites
Across Menikio, Pangaio and Beles, at 950–1,100 m elevation.
Infrastructure works
Paved runway, underground cabling, taxiways and expanded parking.
Second aircraft shelter
Completed through the LEADER+ programme.
The Aeronautical Centre is accessible to people with disabilities and was developed with LEADER II/II+ funding on land granted in 1998.
INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE
Association, governance and public service
Institutional standing
Member of the Hellenic Aeronautical and Airsports Federation and registered in the General Secretariat of Sports electronic register under code ΩΩ64.
Sporting experience
The Club includes 20 licensed light and ultralight pilots, 15 hang-glider pilots and 10 model-aircraft/drone operators, alongside aeromodellers and skydivers. These figures reflect the Club’s established sporting activity.
Aviation tourism
The Club invites and hosts crews from foreign aero clubs and has developed activity under the patronage of the competent Minister of Tourism.
BOARD · ELECTIONS 24.02.2025
Board of Directors — three-year term
- President Βασιλείου Γεώργιος
- Vice President & Centre Manager Γιομένης Πέτρος
- General Secretary Μαδεμλής Ιωάννης
- Treasurer Αθανασίου Δημήτριος
- Assistant Treasurer Αβδελάς Απόστολος
- Club Officer Πετρακίδης Δημήτριος
- Aeronautical Centre Officer Μπλιούρας Θωμάς
- Property Officer Χατζηδημητρίου Πέτρος
- Member Τριανταφύλλου Δημήτριος
The Aeronautical Centre was co-funded under LEADER II / LEADER II+ through European and national resources.
