Antalya International Airport (LTAI)
Large airport · Antalya, Antalya Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Antalya International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTAI |
| IATA | AYT |
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°53'55" E 30°48'2" 36.89870, 30.80050 |
| Location | Antalya, Antalya Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18C/36C | 11,155 ft (3400 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
| 18L/36R | 11,155 ft (3400 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
| 18R/36L | 9,811 ft (2990 m) | 148 ft | ASPH | Yes |
Antalya International Airport at a glance
Antalya International Airport is a large airport in Antalya, Antalya Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as AYT. The field elevation of 177 ft (54 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTAI are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 18C/36C — offers 11,155 ft (3400 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18C points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTAI 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 Antalya International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Süleyman Demirel International Airport | LTFC | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Çardak Airport | LTAY | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport | LTFG | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Dalaman International Airport | LTBS | 180 km (97 NM) |
| Konya Airport | LTAN | 196 km (106 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Antalya International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 177 ft field elevation of Antalya International 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 Antalya International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Antalya International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Antalya International Airport is LTAI, and its IATA code is AYT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Antalya International Airport above sea level?
Antalya International Airport sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Antalya International Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.8987, 30.8005 — in Antalya, Antalya Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Süleyman Demirel International Airport, about 113 km away.
Does LTAI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTAI 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 Antalya International Airport?
Antalya International Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 18C/36C, measures 11,155 ft (3400 m) with a CON surface.