Elazığ Airport (LTCA)
Medium airport · Elazığ, Elazığ Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Elazığ Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTCA |
| IATA | EZS |
| Elevation | 2,927 ft (892 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°35'53" E 39°17'1" 38.59797, 39.28348 |
| Location | Elazığ, Elazığ Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | CONC | Yes |
Elazığ Airport at a glance
Elazığ Airport is a medium airport in Elazığ, Elazığ Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as EZS. The field elevation of 2,927 ft (892 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTCA 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, 07/25, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of conc surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTCA 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 Elazığ Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Malatya Erhaç Airport | LTAT | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Diyarbakır Airport | LTCC | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Adıyaman Airport | LTCP | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Erzincan Airport | LTCD | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Şanlıurfa GAP Airport | LTCS | 133 km (72 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Elazığ Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,927 ft field elevation of Elazığ 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 Elazığ Airport
What is the ICAO code of Elazığ Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Elazığ Airport is LTCA, and its IATA code is EZS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Elazığ Airport above sea level?
Elazığ Airport sits at an elevation of 2,927 feet (892 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Elazığ Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.5980, 39.2835 — in Elazığ, Elazığ Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Malatya Erhaç Airport, about 105 km away.
Does LTCA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTCA 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 Elazığ Airport?
Elazığ Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a CONC surface.