Afyon Air Base (LTAH)
Medium airport · Afyonkarahisar, Afyonkarahisar Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Afyon Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTAH |
| IATA | AFY |
| Elevation | 3,310 ft (1009 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°43'35" E 30°36'4" 38.72640, 30.60110 |
| Location | Afyonkarahisar, Afyonkarahisar Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13L/31R | 12,008 ft (3660 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
| 13R/31L | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Afyon Air Base at a glance
Afyon Air Base is a medium airport in Afyonkarahisar, Afyonkarahisar Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as AFY. The field elevation of 3,310 ft (1009 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTAH are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13L/31R — offers 12,008 ft (3660 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13L points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTAH 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 Afyon Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kütahya Airport | LTBN | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Uşak Airport | LTBO | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Süleyman Demirel International Airport | LTFC | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Sivrihisar Airport | LTAV | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Eskişehir Air Base | LTBI | 118 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Afyon Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,310 ft field elevation of Afyon 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 Afyon Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Afyon Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Afyon Air Base is LTAH, and its IATA code is AFY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Afyon Air Base above sea level?
Afyon Air Base sits at an elevation of 3,310 feet (1009 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Afyon Air Base located?
The airport lies at 38.7264, 30.6011 — in Afyonkarahisar, Afyonkarahisar Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kütahya Airport, about 93 km away.
Does LTAH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTAH 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 Afyon Air Base?
Afyon Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 13L/31R, measures 12,008 ft (3660 m) with a CON surface.