Akhisar Airport / Akhisar Air Base (LTBT)
Medium airport · Akhisar, Manisa Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Akhisar Airport / Akhisar Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTBT |
| Elevation | 263 ft (80 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°48'32" E 27°50'2" 38.80890, 27.83390 |
| Location | Akhisar, Manisa Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14L/32R | 9,815 ft (2992 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
| 14R/32L | 9,815 ft (2992 m) | 98 ft | CON | No |
Akhisar Airport / Akhisar Air Base at a glance
Akhisar Airport / Akhisar Air Base is a medium airport in Akhisar, Manisa Province, Turkey. The field elevation of 263 ft (80 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTBT are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 14L/32R — offers 9,815 ft (2992 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14L points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTBT 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 Akhisar Airport / Akhisar Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Çiğli Airbase | LTBL | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Adnan Menderes International Airport | LTBJ | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Balıkesir Airport | LTBF | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport | LTFD | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Mytilene International Airport | LGMT | 110 km (59 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Akhisar Airport / Akhisar Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 263 ft field elevation of Akhisar Airport / Akhisar 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 Akhisar Airport / Akhisar Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Akhisar Airport / Akhisar Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Akhisar Airport / Akhisar Air Base is LTBT, 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 Akhisar Airport / Akhisar Air Base above sea level?
Akhisar Airport / Akhisar Air Base sits at an elevation of 263 feet (80 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Akhisar Airport / Akhisar Air Base located?
The airport lies at 38.8089, 27.8339 — in Akhisar, Manisa Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Çiğli Airbase, about 79 km away.
Does LTBT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTBT 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 Akhisar Airport / Akhisar Air Base?
Akhisar Airport / Akhisar Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 14L/32R, measures 9,815 ft (2992 m) with a CON surface.