Ordu–Giresun Airport (LTCB)
Medium airport · Ordu, Ordu Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Ordu–Giresun Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTCB |
| IATA | OGU |
| Elevation | 11 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°58'1" E 38°5'10" 40.96687, 38.08599 |
| Location | Ordu, Ordu Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 9,848 ft (3002 m) | 148 ft | ASPH | No |
Ordu–Giresun Airport at a glance
Ordu–Giresun Airport is a medium airport in Ordu, Ordu Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as OGU. The field elevation of 11 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTCB 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, 10/28, offers 9,848 ft (3002 m) of asph surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTCB 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 Ordu–Giresun Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Samsun-Çarşamba Airport | LTFH | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Trabzon International Airport | LTCG | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Tokat Airport | LTAW | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Erzincan Airport | LTCD | 186 km (100 NM) |
| Rize–Artvin Airport | LTFO | 233 km (126 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ordu–Giresun Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 11 ft field elevation of Ordu–Giresun 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 Ordu–Giresun Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ordu–Giresun Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ordu–Giresun Airport is LTCB, and its IATA code is OGU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ordu–Giresun Airport above sea level?
Ordu–Giresun Airport sits at an elevation of 11 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ordu–Giresun Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.9669, 38.0860 — in Ordu, Ordu Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Samsun-Çarşamba Airport, about 131 km away.
Does LTCB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTCB 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 Ordu–Giresun Airport?
Ordu–Giresun Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 9,848 ft (3002 m) with a ASPH surface.