Çanakkale Airport (LTBH)
Medium airport · Çanakkale, Çanakkale Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Çanakkale Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTBH |
| IATA | CKZ |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°8'16" E 26°25'36" 40.13770, 26.42680 |
| Location | Çanakkale, Çanakkale Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,710 ft (2350 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Çanakkale Airport at a glance
Çanakkale Airport is a medium airport in Çanakkale, Çanakkale Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as CKZ. The field elevation of 23 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTBH 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, 04/22, offers 7,710 ft (2350 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTBH 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 Çanakkale Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Keşan Air Base | LTFL | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport | LTFD | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport | LGAL | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Mytilene International Airport | LGMT | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Bandırma Airport | LTBG | 133 km (72 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Çanakkale Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 23 ft field elevation of Çanakkale 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 Çanakkale Airport
What is the ICAO code of Çanakkale Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Çanakkale Airport is LTBH, and its IATA code is CKZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Çanakkale Airport above sea level?
Çanakkale Airport sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Çanakkale Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.1377, 26.4268 — in Çanakkale, Çanakkale Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Keşan Air Base, about 74 km away.
Does LTBH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTBH 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 Çanakkale Airport?
Çanakkale Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 7,710 ft (2350 m) with a CON surface.