Adana Şakirpaşa Airport (LTAF)
Large airport · Seyhan, Adana Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Adana Şakirpaşa Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTAF |
| IATA | ADA |
| Elevation | 65 ft (20 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°58'56" E 35°16'49" 36.98220, 35.28040 |
| Location | Seyhan, Adana Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,022 ft (2750 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Adana Şakirpaşa Airport at a glance
Adana Şakirpaşa Airport is a large airport in Seyhan, Adana Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as ADA. The field elevation of 65 ft (20 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTAF 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, 05/23, offers 9,022 ft (2750 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTAF 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 Adana Şakirpaşa Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| İncirlik Air Base | LTAG | 13 km (7 NM) |
| Çukurova International Airport | LTDB | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Hatay Airport | LTDA | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Kahramanmaraş Airport | LTCN | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Latakia International Airport | OSLK | 186 km (100 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Adana Şakirpaşa Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 65 ft field elevation of Adana Şakirpaşa 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 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 Adana Şakirpaşa Airport
What is the ICAO code of Adana Şakirpaşa Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Adana Şakirpaşa Airport is LTAF, and its IATA code is ADA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Adana Şakirpaşa Airport above sea level?
Adana Şakirpaşa Airport sits at an elevation of 65 feet (20 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Adana Şakirpaşa Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.9822, 35.2804 — in Seyhan, Adana Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is İncirlik Air Base, about 13 km away.
Does LTAF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTAF 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 Adana Şakirpaşa Airport?
Adana Şakirpaşa Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 9,022 ft (2750 m) with a ASP surface.