Tulcea Danube Delta Airport (LRTC)
Medium airport · Mihail Kogălniceanu, Tulcea County, Romania
Airport data
| Name | Tulcea Danube Delta Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LRTC |
| IATA | TCE |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°3'45" E 28°42'51" 45.06250, 28.71430 |
| Location | Mihail Kogălniceanu, Tulcea County, Romania |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 6,517 ft (1986 m) | 98 ft | CON | Yes |
Tulcea Danube Delta Airport at a glance
Tulcea Danube Delta Airport is a medium airport in Mihail Kogălniceanu, Tulcea County, Romania, known to airline systems as TCE. The field elevation of 200 ft (61 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LRTC 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, 16/34, offers 6,517 ft (1986 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LRTC 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 Tulcea Danube Delta Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zhovtneve Air Base | UKOD | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport | LRCK | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Cahul International Airport | LUCH | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Feteşti Borcea Air Base | LRFT | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Boboc Air Base | LRBO | 137 km (74 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tulcea Danube Delta Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 200 ft field elevation of Tulcea Danube Delta Airport 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 Tulcea Danube Delta Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tulcea Danube Delta Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tulcea Danube Delta Airport is LRTC, and its IATA code is TCE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tulcea Danube Delta Airport above sea level?
Tulcea Danube Delta Airport sits at an elevation of 200 feet (61 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tulcea Danube Delta Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.0625, 28.7143 — in Mihail Kogălniceanu, Tulcea County, Romania, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Zhovtneve Air Base, about 64 km away.
Does LRTC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LRTC 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 Tulcea Danube Delta Airport?
Tulcea Danube Delta Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 6,517 ft (1986 m) with a CON surface.