Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (LTAZ)
Large airport · Nevşehir, Nevşehir Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTAZ |
| IATA | NAV |
| Elevation | 3,100 ft (945 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°46'19" E 34°32'4" 38.77190, 34.53450 |
| Location | Nevşehir, Nevşehir Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 9,842 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport at a glance
Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport is a large airport in Nevşehir, Nevşehir Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as NAV. The field elevation of 3,100 ft (945 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTAZ 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, 11/29, offers 9,842 ft (3000 m) of con 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 LTAZ 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 Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kayseri Erkilet International Airport | LTAU | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Konya Airport | LTAN | 193 km (104 NM) |
| Esenboğa International Airport | LTAC | 201 km (109 NM) |
| Etimesgut Air Base | LTAD | 206 km (111 NM) |
| Adana Şakirpaşa Airport | LTAF | 209 km (113 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,100 ft field elevation of Nevşehir Kapadokya 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 Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport
What is the ICAO code of Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport is LTAZ, and its IATA code is NAV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport above sea level?
Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport sits at an elevation of 3,100 feet (945 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.7719, 34.5345 — in Nevşehir, Nevşehir Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kayseri Erkilet International Airport, about 83 km away.
Does LTAZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTAZ 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 Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport?
Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 9,842 ft (3000 m) with a CON surface.