Overview

• On June 9, a German tourist was struck by strong jet-engine gusts while standing too close to Skiathos airport’s runway.
• Mayor Thodoris Tzoumas told ERTNews that the woman sustained only minor injuries and faces no risk to her life.
• The airport’s proximity to a public beach and road forces low-flying aircraft to generate powerful blast winds over observers.
• Officials have installed clear signage and implemented all available safety measures but cannot fully deter visitors from daily gatherings near the runway.
• Similar serious incidents occurred in 2018 and 2022, highlighting persistent enforcement challenges at the popular tourist spot.