Kayseri Erkilet International Airport (LTAU)
Large airport · Kayseri, Kayseri Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Kayseri Erkilet International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTAU |
| IATA | ASR |
| Elevation | 3,463 ft (1056 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°46'13" E 35°29'43" 38.77040, 35.49540 |
| Location | Kayseri, Kayseri Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 9,841 ft (3000 m) | 145 ft | CON | Yes |
Kayseri Erkilet International Airport at a glance
Kayseri Erkilet International Airport is a large airport in Kayseri, Kayseri Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as ASR. The field elevation of 3,463 ft (1056 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTAU 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, 07/25, offers 9,841 ft (3000 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTAU 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 Kayseri Erkilet International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport | LTAZ | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Kahramanmaraş Airport | LTCN | 187 km (101 NM) |
| Tokat Airport | LTAW | 189 km (102 NM) |
| İncirlik Air Base | LTAG | 197 km (106 NM) |
| Adana Şakirpaşa Airport | LTAF | 200 km (108 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kayseri Erkilet International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,463 ft field elevation of Kayseri Erkilet 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 Kayseri Erkilet International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kayseri Erkilet International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kayseri Erkilet International Airport is LTAU, and its IATA code is ASR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kayseri Erkilet International Airport above sea level?
Kayseri Erkilet International Airport sits at an elevation of 3,463 feet (1056 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kayseri Erkilet International Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.7704, 35.4954 — in Kayseri, Kayseri Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport, about 83 km away.
Does LTAU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTAU 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 Kayseri Erkilet International Airport?
Kayseri Erkilet International Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 9,841 ft (3000 m) with a CON surface.