Zonguldak Çaycuma Airport (LTAS)
Medium airport · Zonguldak, Zonguldak Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Zonguldak Çaycuma Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTAS |
| IATA | ONQ |
| Elevation | 44 ft (13 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°30'23" E 32°5'19" 41.50640, 32.08860 |
| Location | Zonguldak, Zonguldak Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 6,991 ft (2131 m) | 148 ft | CONC | No |
Zonguldak Çaycuma Airport at a glance
Zonguldak Çaycuma Airport is a medium airport in Zonguldak, Zonguldak Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as ONQ. The field elevation of 44 ft (13 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTAS 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, 18/36, offers 6,991 ft (2131 m) of conc 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 LTAS 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 Zonguldak Çaycuma Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kastamonu Airport | LTAL | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Akıncı Air Base | LTAE | 164 km (89 NM) |
| Esenboğa International Airport | LTAC | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Etimesgut Air Base | LTAD | 180 km (97 NM) |
| Cengiz Topel Airport | LTBQ | 189 km (102 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Zonguldak Çaycuma Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 44 ft field elevation of Zonguldak Çaycuma 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 Zonguldak Çaycuma Airport
What is the ICAO code of Zonguldak Çaycuma Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Zonguldak Çaycuma Airport is LTAS, and its IATA code is ONQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Zonguldak Çaycuma Airport above sea level?
Zonguldak Çaycuma Airport sits at an elevation of 44 feet (13 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Zonguldak Çaycuma Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.5064, 32.0886 — in Zonguldak, Zonguldak Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kastamonu Airport, about 144 km away.
Does LTAS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTAS 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 Zonguldak Çaycuma Airport?
Zonguldak Çaycuma Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 6,991 ft (2131 m) with a CONC surface.