Kütahya Airport (LTBN)
Medium airport · Kütahya, Kütahya Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Kütahya Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTBN |
| Elevation | 3,026 ft (922 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°25'36" E 30°1'1" 39.42670, 30.01690 |
| Location | Kütahya, Kütahya Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 4,950 ft (1509 m) | 132 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kütahya Airport at a glance
Kütahya Airport is a medium airport in Kütahya, Kütahya Province, Turkey. The field elevation of 3,026 ft (922 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTBN 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, 16/34, offers 4,950 ft (1509 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTBN 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 Kütahya Airport
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 | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Eskişehir Air Base | LTBI | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Afyon Air Base | LTAH | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Çukurhisar Airport | TR-0021 | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Uşak Airport | LTBO | 95 km (51 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kütahya Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,026 ft field elevation of Kütahya 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 Kütahya Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kütahya Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kütahya Airport is LTBN, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kütahya Airport above sea level?
Kütahya Airport sits at an elevation of 3,026 feet (922 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kütahya Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.4267, 30.0169 — in Kütahya, Kütahya Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hasan Polatkan Airport, about 61 km away.
Does LTBN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTBN 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 Kütahya Airport?
Kütahya Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 4,950 ft (1509 m) with a ASP surface.