Etimesgut Air Base (LTAD)
Medium airport · Ankara, Ankara Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Etimesgut Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTAD |
| IATA | ANK |
| Elevation | 2,653 ft (809 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°56'59" E 32°41'19" 39.94980, 32.68860 |
| Location | Ankara, Ankara Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11L/29R | 9,045 ft (2757 m) | 138 ft | ASP | Yes |
Etimesgut Air Base at a glance
Etimesgut Air Base is a medium airport in Ankara, Ankara Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as ANK. The field elevation of 2,653 ft (809 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTAD 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, 11L/29R, offers 9,045 ft (2757 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11L points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTAD 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 Etimesgut Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Akıncı Air Base | LTAE | 18 km (10 NM) |
| Esenboğa International Airport | LTAC | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Temelli Air Base | TR-0004 | 35 km (19 NM) |
| Sivrihisar Airport | LTAV | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Çukurhisar Airport | TR-0021 | 147 km (79 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Etimesgut Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,653 ft field elevation of Etimesgut 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 66 airports and airfields we list for Turkey — 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 Etimesgut Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Etimesgut Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Etimesgut Air Base is LTAD, and its IATA code is ANK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Etimesgut Air Base above sea level?
Etimesgut Air Base sits at an elevation of 2,653 feet (809 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Etimesgut Air Base located?
The airport lies at 39.9498, 32.6886 — in Ankara, Ankara Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Akıncı Air Base, about 18 km away.
Does LTAD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTAD 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 Etimesgut Air Base?
Etimesgut Air Base has one runway. The longest, 11L/29R, measures 9,045 ft (2757 m) with a ASP surface.