Waterdromes in the Ionian Islands
Currently, the only licensed waterdromes in the Ionian Islands are those of Corfu and Paxos, while recently licences were granted for three waterfields in Othoni, Erikoussa, and Mathraki. Mr. Charalambous estimates that it is possible that similar licences will be issued for waterfields in Lefkada, Meganisi, Ithaca, Cephalonia, and Zakynthos by summer, allowing aerial operations to develop until the licensing process for waterdromes on these islands, including the Diapontia islands, is completed. Moreover, according to information received from the new Regional Governor, Yiannis Trepeklis, the Ionian Islands Regional Authority is moving towards developing a comprehensive network in the Ionian.
In Corfu, the company Hellenic Water Airports and Corfu Port Authority have established the joint venture "Northern Ionian Waterdromes," with the statutory purpose of operating waterdromes in Corfu, Paxos, and the three Diapontia Islands. As their representative, Tasos Govas, told Enimerosi, the waterdomes in Corfu and Paxos are ready to operate, while licences are expected for those in the Diapontia Islands. However, he clarified that the three remote islands now have waterfields, meaning that according to the law, up to six flight pairs can be conducted at each. There is, however, no restriction on the number of flights at waterdromes.