Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport (LRTM)
Medium airport · Recea, Mureş County, Romania
Airport data
| Name | Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LRTM |
| IATA | TGM |
| Elevation | 963 ft (294 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°28'4" E 24°24'45" 46.46770, 24.41250 |
| Location | Recea, Mureş County, Romania |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 98 ft | CON | Yes |
Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport at a glance
Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport is a medium airport in Recea, Mureş County, Romania, known to airline systems as TGM. The field elevation of 963 ft (294 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LRTM are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 07/25, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LRTM 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 Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Câmpia Turzii Air Base | LRCT | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport | LRCL | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Sibiu International Airport | LRSB | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport | LRBV | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Maramureș International Airport | LRBM | 151 km (82 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 963 ft field elevation of Târgu Mureş Transilvania International 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 Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport is LRTM, and its IATA code is TGM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport above sea level?
Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport sits at an elevation of 963 feet (294 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.4677, 24.4125 — in Recea, Mureş County, Romania, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Câmpia Turzii Air Base, about 41 km away.
Does LRTM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LRTM 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 Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport?
Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a CON surface.