İncirlik Air Base (LTAG)
Medium airport · Sarıçam, Adana Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | İncirlik Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTAG |
| IATA | UAB |
| Elevation | 238 ft (73 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°0'8" E 35°25'33" 37.00210, 35.42590 |
| Location | Sarıçam, Adana Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 10,000 ft (3048 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
İncirlik Air Base at a glance
İncirlik Air Base is a medium airport in Sarıçam, Adana Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as UAB. The field elevation of 238 ft (73 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTAG 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, 05/23, offers 10,000 ft (3048 m) of con 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 LTAG 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 İncirlik Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adana Şakirpaşa Airport | LTAF | 13 km (7 NM) |
| Çukurova International Airport | LTDB | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Hatay Airport | LTDA | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Kahramanmaraş Airport | LTCN | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport | LTAJ | 182 km (98 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for İncirlik Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 238 ft field elevation of İncirlik 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 İncirlik Air Base
What is the ICAO code of İncirlik Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of İncirlik Air Base is LTAG, and its IATA code is UAB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is İncirlik Air Base above sea level?
İncirlik Air Base sits at an elevation of 238 feet (73 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is İncirlik Air Base located?
The airport lies at 37.0021, 35.4259 — in Sarıçam, Adana Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Adana Şakirpaşa Airport, about 13 km away.
Does LTAG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTAG 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 İncirlik Air Base?
İncirlik Air Base has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 10,000 ft (3048 m) with a CON surface.