Eskişehir Air Base (LTBI)
Medium airport · Eskişehir, Eskişehir Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Eskişehir Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTBI |
| IATA | ESK |
| Elevation | 2,581 ft (787 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°47'3" E 30°34'56" 39.78410, 30.58210 |
| Location | Eskişehir, Eskişehir Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 10,006 ft (3050 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Eskişehir Air Base at a glance
Eskişehir Air Base is a medium airport in Eskişehir, Eskişehir Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as ESK. The field elevation of 2,581 ft (787 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTBI 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, 08/26, offers 10,006 ft (3050 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTBI 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 Eskişehir Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hasan Polatkan Airport | LTBY | 6 km (3 NM) |
| Çukurhisar Airport | TR-0021 | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Kütahya Airport | LTBN | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Sivrihisar Airport | LTAV | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Bursa Yenişehir Airport | LTBR | 101 km (55 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Eskişehir Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,581 ft field elevation of Eskişehir Air Base 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 Eskişehir Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Eskişehir Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Eskişehir Air Base is LTBI, and its IATA code is ESK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Eskişehir Air Base above sea level?
Eskişehir Air Base sits at an elevation of 2,581 feet (787 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Eskişehir Air Base located?
The airport lies at 39.7841, 30.5821 — in Eskişehir, Eskişehir Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hasan Polatkan Airport, about 6 km away.
Does LTBI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTBI 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 Eskişehir Air Base?
Eskişehir Air Base has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 10,006 ft (3050 m) with a ASP surface.