Bandırma Airport (LTBG)
Medium airport · Bandırma, Balıkesir Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Bandırma Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTBG |
| IATA | BDM |
| Elevation | 170 ft (52 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°19'5" E 27°58'40" 40.31800, 27.97770 |
| Location | Bandırma, Balıkesir Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 9,875 ft (3010 m) | 151 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bandırma Airport at a glance
Bandırma Airport is a medium airport in Bandırma, Balıkesir Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as BDM. The field elevation of 170 ft (52 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTBG 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, 18/36, offers 9,875 ft (3010 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 LTBG 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 Bandırma Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Balıkesir Airport | LTBF | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport | LTBU | 91 km (49 NM) |
| İstanbul Atatürk Airport | LTBA | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport | LTFD | 119 km (64 NM) |
| İstanbul Airport | LTFM | 124 km (67 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bandırma Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 170 ft field elevation of Bandırma 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 Bandırma Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bandırma Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bandırma Airport is LTBG, and its IATA code is BDM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bandırma Airport above sea level?
Bandırma Airport sits at an elevation of 170 feet (52 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bandırma Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.3180, 27.9777 — in Bandırma, Balıkesir Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Balıkesir Airport, about 78 km away.
Does LTBG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTBG 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 Bandırma Airport?
Bandırma Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 9,875 ft (3010 m) with a ASP surface.