Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (LTBU)
Medium airport · Çorlu, Tekirdağ Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTBU |
| IATA | TEQ |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°8'18" E 27°55'9" 41.13820, 27.91910 |
| Location | Çorlu, Tekirdağ Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 9,844 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport at a glance
Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport is a medium airport in Çorlu, Tekirdağ Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as TEQ. The field elevation of 574 ft (175 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTBU are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 9,844 ft (3000 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTBU 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 Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| İstanbul Airport | LTFM | 70 km (38 NM) |
| İstanbul Atatürk Airport | LTBA | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Bandırma Airport | LTBG | 91 km (49 NM) |
| İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base | LTBX | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Keşan Air Base | LTFL | 117 km (63 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 574 ft field elevation of Tekirdağ Çorlu 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 Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport is LTBU, and its IATA code is TEQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport above sea level?
Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport sits at an elevation of 574 feet (175 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.1382, 27.9191 — in Çorlu, Tekirdağ Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is İstanbul Airport, about 70 km away.
Does LTBU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTBU 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 Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport?
Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 9,844 ft (3000 m) with a CON surface.