Cengiz Topel Airport (LTBQ)
Medium airport · Kartepe, Kocaeli Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Cengiz Topel Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTBQ |
| IATA | KCO |
| Elevation | 182 ft (55 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°44'6" E 30°4'60" 40.73500, 30.08330 |
| Location | Kartepe, Kocaeli Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 9,842 ft (3000 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cengiz Topel Airport at a glance
Cengiz Topel Airport is a medium airport in Kartepe, Kocaeli Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as KCO. The field elevation of 182 ft (55 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTBQ 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, 09/27, offers 9,842 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTBQ 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 Cengiz Topel Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport | LTFJ | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Bursa Yenişehir Airport | LTBR | 69 km (37 NM) |
| İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base | LTBX | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Hasan Polatkan Airport | LTBY | 109 km (59 NM) |
| İstanbul Atatürk Airport | LTBA | 109 km (59 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cengiz Topel Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 182 ft field elevation of Cengiz Topel 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 Cengiz Topel Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cengiz Topel Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cengiz Topel Airport is LTBQ, and its IATA code is KCO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cengiz Topel Airport above sea level?
Cengiz Topel Airport sits at an elevation of 182 feet (55 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cengiz Topel Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.7350, 30.0833 — in Kartepe, Kocaeli Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, about 68 km away.
Does LTBQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTBQ 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 Cengiz Topel Airport?
Cengiz Topel Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 9,842 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.