Çardak Airport (LTAY)
Medium airport · Denizli, Denizli Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Çardak Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTAY |
| IATA | DNZ |
| Elevation | 2,795 ft (852 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°47'8" E 29°42'5" 37.78560, 29.70130 |
| Location | Denizli, Denizli Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,842 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Çardak Airport at a glance
Çardak Airport is a medium airport in Denizli, Denizli Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as DNZ. The field elevation of 2,795 ft (852 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTAY 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, 05/23, offers 9,842 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTAY 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 Çardak Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Süleyman Demirel International Airport | LTFC | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Uşak Airport | LTBO | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Afyon Air Base | LTAH | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Antalya International Airport | LTAI | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Dalaman International Airport | LTBS | 144 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Çardak Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,795 ft field elevation of Çardak 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 Çardak Airport
What is the ICAO code of Çardak Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Çardak Airport is LTAY, and its IATA code is DNZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Çardak Airport above sea level?
Çardak Airport sits at an elevation of 2,795 feet (852 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Çardak Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.7856, 29.7013 — in Denizli, Denizli Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Süleyman Demirel International Airport, about 59 km away.
Does LTAY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTAY 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 Çardak Airport?
Çardak Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 9,842 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.