Tokat Airport (LTAW)
Medium airport · Tokat, Tokat Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Tokat Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTAW |
| IATA | TJK |
| Elevation | 1,859 ft (567 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°19'29" E 36°23'26" 40.32472, 36.39056 |
| Location | Tokat, Tokat Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,298 ft (1615 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
| 06/24 | 8,858 ft (2700 m) | 148 ft | CONC | No |
Tokat Airport at a glance
Tokat Airport is a medium airport in Tokat, Tokat Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as TJK. The field elevation of 1,859 ft (567 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTAW are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 06/24 — offers 8,858 ft (2700 m) of conc surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTAW 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 Tokat Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Samsun-Çarşamba Airport | LTFH | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Ordu–Giresun Airport | LTCB | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Kayseri Erkilet International Airport | LTAU | 189 km (102 NM) |
| Sinop Airport | LTCM | 218 km (118 NM) |
| Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport | LTAZ | 235 km (127 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tokat Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,859 ft field elevation of Tokat 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 Tokat Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tokat Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tokat Airport is LTAW, and its IATA code is TJK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tokat Airport above sea level?
Tokat Airport sits at an elevation of 1,859 feet (567 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tokat Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.3247, 36.3906 — in Tokat, Tokat Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Samsun-Çarşamba Airport, about 104 km away.
Does LTAW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTAW 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 Tokat Airport?
Tokat Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 8,858 ft (2700 m) with a CONC surface.