Malatya Erhaç Airport (LTAT)
Medium airport · Malatya, Malatya Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Malatya Erhaç Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTAT |
| IATA | MLX |
| Elevation | 2,828 ft (862 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°26'7" E 38°5'28" 38.43530, 38.09100 |
| Location | Malatya, Malatya Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 10,990 ft (3350 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Malatya Erhaç Airport at a glance
Malatya Erhaç Airport is a medium airport in Malatya, Malatya Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as MLX. The field elevation of 2,828 ft (862 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTAT 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, 03/21, offers 10,990 ft (3350 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTAT 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 Malatya Erhaç Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adıyaman Airport | LTCP | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Elazığ Airport | LTCA | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Şanlıurfa GAP Airport | LTCS | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Kahramanmaraş Airport | LTCN | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport | LTAJ | 174 km (94 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Malatya Erhaç Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,828 ft field elevation of Malatya Erhaç 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 Malatya Erhaç Airport
What is the ICAO code of Malatya Erhaç Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Malatya Erhaç Airport is LTAT, and its IATA code is MLX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Malatya Erhaç Airport above sea level?
Malatya Erhaç Airport sits at an elevation of 2,828 feet (862 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Malatya Erhaç Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.4353, 38.0910 — in Malatya, Malatya Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Adıyaman Airport, about 85 km away.
Does LTAT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTAT 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 Malatya Erhaç Airport?
Malatya Erhaç Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 10,990 ft (3350 m) with a ASP surface.