Akıncı Air Base (LTAE)
Medium airport · Ankara, Ankara Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Akıncı Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTAE |
| Elevation | 2,767 ft (843 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°4'44" E 32°33'56" 40.07890, 32.56560 |
| Location | Ankara, Ankara Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 10,991 ft (3350 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Akıncı Air Base at a glance
Akıncı Air Base is a medium airport in Ankara, Ankara Province, Turkey. The field elevation of 2,767 ft (843 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTAE 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, 03/21, offers 10,991 ft (3350 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTAE 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 Akıncı Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Etimesgut Air Base | LTAD | 18 km (10 NM) |
| Esenboğa International Airport | LTAC | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Temelli Air Base | TR-0004 | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Sivrihisar Airport | LTAV | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Çukurhisar Airport | TR-0021 | 139 km (75 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Akıncı Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,767 ft field elevation of Akıncı 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 Akıncı Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Akıncı Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Akıncı Air Base is LTAE, 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 Akıncı Air Base above sea level?
Akıncı Air Base sits at an elevation of 2,767 feet (843 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Akıncı Air Base located?
The airport lies at 40.0789, 32.5656 — in Ankara, Ankara Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Etimesgut Air Base, about 18 km away.
Does LTAE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTAE 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 Akıncı Air Base?
Akıncı Air Base has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 10,991 ft (3350 m) with a ASP surface.