Sivrihisar Airport (LTAV)
Medium airport · Sivrihisar, Eskişehir Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Sivrihisar Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTAV |
| Elevation | 3,185 ft (971 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°27'5" E 31°21'55" 39.45150, 31.36530 |
| Location | Sivrihisar, Eskişehir Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 11,156 ft (3400 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sivrihisar Airport at a glance
Sivrihisar Airport is a medium airport in Sivrihisar, Eskişehir Province, Turkey. The field elevation of 3,185 ft (971 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTAV 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, 11/29, offers 11,156 ft (3400 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTAV 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 Sivrihisar Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Çukurhisar Airport | TR-0021 | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Eskişehir Air Base | LTBI | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Hasan Polatkan Airport | LTBY | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Temelli Air Base | TR-0004 | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Afyon Air Base | LTAH | 104 km (56 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sivrihisar Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,185 ft field elevation of Sivrihisar 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 Sivrihisar Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sivrihisar Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sivrihisar Airport is LTAV, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sivrihisar Airport above sea level?
Sivrihisar Airport sits at an elevation of 3,185 feet (971 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sivrihisar Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.4515, 31.3653 — in Sivrihisar, Eskişehir Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Çukurhisar Airport, about 55 km away.
Does LTAV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTAV 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 Sivrihisar Airport?
Sivrihisar Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 11,156 ft (3400 m) with a ASP surface.