RAF Akrotiri (LCRA)
Medium airport · Akrotiri, Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia, Cyprus
Airport data
| Name | RAF Akrotiri |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LCRA |
| IATA | AKT |
| Elevation | 76 ft (23 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°35'25" E 32°59'16" 34.59040, 32.98790 |
| Location | Akrotiri, Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia, Cyprus |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 9,002 ft (2744 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
RAF Akrotiri at a glance
RAF Akrotiri is a medium airport in Akrotiri, Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia, Cyprus, known to airline systems as AKT. The field elevation of 76 ft (23 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LCRA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 10/28, offers 9,002 ft (2744 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LCRA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to RAF Akrotiri
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paphos International Airport | LCPH | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Larnaca International Airport | LCLK | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Ercan International Airport | LCEN | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Lefkoniko Airport / Geçitkale Air Base | LCGK | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport | LTFG | 200 km (108 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for RAF Akrotiri
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 76 ft field elevation of RAF Akrotiri can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 5 airports and airfields we list for Cyprus — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about RAF Akrotiri
What is the ICAO code of RAF Akrotiri?
The ICAO identifier of RAF Akrotiri is LCRA, and its IATA code is AKT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is RAF Akrotiri above sea level?
RAF Akrotiri sits at an elevation of 76 feet (23 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is RAF Akrotiri located?
The airport lies at 34.5904, 32.9879 — in Akrotiri, Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia, Cyprus, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Paphos International Airport, about 48 km away.
Does LCRA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LCRA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at RAF Akrotiri?
RAF Akrotiri has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 9,002 ft (2744 m) with a ASP surface.