International Flight Training Center, Kalamata

This article is about the flight training center in Kalamata, Greece. For the flight training school based in Italy, see International Flight Training School.
International Flight Training Center
  • Διεθνές Εκπαιδευτικό Κέντρο Πτήσεων
  • Διεθνές Κέντρο Εκπαίδευσης Πιλότων
Part of Kalamata Air Base
Kalamata, Greece
Site information
TypeMilitary flight training center
CodeIFTC
OwnerHellenic Air Force
OperatorHellenic Air Force (in partnership with Elbit Systems)
Controlled byGreece
Location
International Flight Training Center
Coordinates37°04′06″N 22°01′31″E / 37.0683°N 22.0254°E / 37.0683; 22.0254
Area
  • Ground-Based Training Center (2,000 m²)
  • Logistics Center (1,300 m²)
Site history
Built2021 (2021)
In useMay 2023–present
Garrison information
Garrison120th Air Training Wing

The International Flight Training Center (IFTC; Greek: Διεθνές Εκπαιδευτικό Κέντρο Πτήσεων) is a military flight training facility located at the 120 Air Training Wing, in Kalamata Air Base, Greece. It was established to provide training for pilots of the Hellenic Air Force (HAF) and trainees from allied nations. The center is operated as a collaboration between HAF and Elbit Systems, an Israeli defense contractor.

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