Balıkesir Airport (LTBF)
Medium airport · Balıkesir, Balıkesir Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Balıkesir Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTBF |
| IATA | BZI |
| Elevation | 340 ft (104 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°37'9" E 27°55'34" 39.61930, 27.92600 |
| Location | Balıkesir, Balıkesir Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 9,810 ft (2990 m) | 144 ft | ASP | Yes |
Balıkesir Airport at a glance
Balıkesir Airport is a medium airport in Balıkesir, Balıkesir Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as BZI. The field elevation of 340 ft (104 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTBF 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, 18/36, offers 9,810 ft (2990 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTBF 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 Balıkesir Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bandırma Airport | LTBG | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport | LTFD | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Akhisar Airport / Akhisar Air Base | LTBT | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Mytilene International Airport | LGMT | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Çanakkale Airport | LTBH | 140 km (76 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Balıkesir Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 340 ft field elevation of Balıkesir 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 Balıkesir Airport
What is the ICAO code of Balıkesir Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Balıkesir Airport is LTBF, and its IATA code is BZI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Balıkesir Airport above sea level?
Balıkesir Airport sits at an elevation of 340 feet (104 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Balıkesir Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.6193, 27.9260 — in Balıkesir, Balıkesir Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bandırma Airport, about 78 km away.
Does LTBF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTBF 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 Balıkesir Airport?
Balıkesir Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 9,810 ft (2990 m) with a ASP surface.