Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Flight Crew Diverted; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; General Declared Emergency
Aircraft
Upon gear retraction; ECAM message received for loss of Green Hydraulic system. TOW weight was about 166;000 pounds. Declared emergency; diverted to [nearest suitable airport] due to long runway; and unlimited visibility. Gravity extended gear; landed overweight approximately 156;000 pounds. Uneventful landing. Tow in to the gate due to no nose wheel steering.
A320 First Officer reported loss of Green Hydraulic System upon gear retraction. Flight diverted to nearest suitable airport featuring a long runway and good weather.