Çiğli Airbase (LTBL)
Medium airport · Çiğli, İzmir Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Çiğli Airbase |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTBL |
| IATA | IGL |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°30'47" E 27°0'36" 38.51300, 27.01010 |
| Location | Çiğli, İzmir Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 9,821 ft (2993 m) | 147 ft | ASP | Yes |
Çiğli Airbase at a glance
Çiğli Airbase is a medium airport in Çiğli, İzmir Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as IGL. The field elevation of 16 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTBL 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, 17/35, offers 9,821 ft (2993 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTBL 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 Çiğli Airbase
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adnan Menderes International Airport | LTBJ | 28 km (15 NM) |
| Mytilene International Airport | LGMT | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Chios Island National Airport | LGHI | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Akhisar Airport / Akhisar Air Base | LTBT | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Samos Airport | LGSM | 92 km (50 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Çiğli Airbase
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 16 ft field elevation of Çiğli Airbase 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 Çiğli Airbase
What is the ICAO code of Çiğli Airbase?
The ICAO identifier of Çiğli Airbase is LTBL, and its IATA code is IGL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Çiğli Airbase above sea level?
Çiğli Airbase sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Çiğli Airbase located?
The airport lies at 38.5130, 27.0101 — in Çiğli, İzmir Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Adnan Menderes International Airport, about 28 km away.
Does LTBL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTBL 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 Çiğli Airbase?
Çiğli Airbase has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 9,821 ft (2993 m) with a ASP surface.