Kastamonu Airport (LTAL)
Medium airport · Kastamonu, Kastamonu Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Kastamonu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTAL |
| IATA | KFS |
| Elevation | 3,520 ft (1073 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°18'51" E 33°47'45" 41.31420, 33.79580 |
| Location | Kastamonu, Kastamonu Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 7,382 ft (2250 m) | 148 ft | Asphalt | No |
Kastamonu Airport at a glance
Kastamonu Airport is a medium airport in Kastamonu, Kastamonu Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as KFS. The field elevation of 3,520 ft (1073 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTAL 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, 18/36, offers 7,382 ft (2250 m) of asphalt surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTAL 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 Kastamonu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sinop Airport | LTCM | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Zonguldak Çaycuma Airport | LTAS | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Esenboğa International Airport | LTAC | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Akıncı Air Base | LTAE | 172 km (93 NM) |
| Etimesgut Air Base | LTAD | 178 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kastamonu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,520 ft field elevation of Kastamonu 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 Kastamonu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kastamonu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kastamonu Airport is LTAL, and its IATA code is KFS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kastamonu Airport above sea level?
Kastamonu Airport sits at an elevation of 3,520 feet (1073 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kastamonu Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.3142, 33.7958 — in Kastamonu, Kastamonu Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sinop Airport, about 132 km away.
Does LTAL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTAL 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 Kastamonu Airport?
Kastamonu Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 7,382 ft (2250 m) with a Asphalt surface.