Câmpia Turzii Air Base (LRCT)
Medium airport · Câmpia Turzii, Cluj County, Romania
Airport data
| Name | Câmpia Turzii Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LRCT |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°30'8" E 23°53'9" 46.50230, 23.88590 |
| Location | Câmpia Turzii, Cluj County, Romania |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 164 ft | CON | Yes |
Câmpia Turzii Air Base at a glance
Câmpia Turzii Air Base is a medium airport in Câmpia Turzii, Cluj County, Romania. The field elevation of 1,083 ft (330 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LRCT 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, 15/33, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LRCT 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 Câmpia Turzii Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport | LRCL | 35 km (19 NM) |
| Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport | LRTM | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Sibiu International Airport | LRSB | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Maramureș International Airport | LRBM | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Satu Mare International Airport | LRSM | 154 km (83 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Câmpia Turzii Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,083 ft field elevation of Câmpia Turzii Air Base 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 21 airports and airfields we list for Romania — 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 Câmpia Turzii Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Câmpia Turzii Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Câmpia Turzii Air Base is LRCT, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Câmpia Turzii Air Base above sea level?
Câmpia Turzii Air Base sits at an elevation of 1,083 feet (330 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Câmpia Turzii Air Base located?
The airport lies at 46.5023, 23.8859 — in Câmpia Turzii, Cluj County, Romania, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport, about 35 km away.
Does LRCT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LRCT 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 Câmpia Turzii Air Base?
Câmpia Turzii Air Base has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.