Hasan Polatkan Airport (LTBY)
Large airport · Eskişehir, Eskişehir Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Hasan Polatkan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTBY |
| IATA | AOE |
| Elevation | 2,588 ft (789 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°48'42" E 30°31'9" 39.81164, 30.51927 |
| Location | Eskişehir, Eskişehir Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,261 ft (2518 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Hasan Polatkan Airport at a glance
Hasan Polatkan Airport is a large airport in Eskişehir, Eskişehir Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as AOE. The field elevation of 2,588 ft (789 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTBY 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, 09/27, offers 8,261 ft (2518 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 LTBY 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 Hasan Polatkan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eskişehir Air Base | LTBI | 6 km (3 NM) |
| Çukurhisar Airport | TR-0021 | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Kütahya Airport | LTBN | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Sivrihisar Airport | LTAV | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Bursa Yenişehir Airport | LTBR | 95 km (51 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hasan Polatkan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,588 ft field elevation of Hasan Polatkan 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 Hasan Polatkan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hasan Polatkan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hasan Polatkan Airport is LTBY, and its IATA code is AOE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hasan Polatkan Airport above sea level?
Hasan Polatkan Airport sits at an elevation of 2,588 feet (789 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hasan Polatkan Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.8116, 30.5193 — in Eskişehir, Eskişehir Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Eskişehir Air Base, about 6 km away.
Does LTBY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTBY 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 Hasan Polatkan Airport?
Hasan Polatkan Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 8,261 ft (2518 m) with a ASP surface.