Erzurum International Airport (LTCE)
Medium airport · Erzurum, Erzurum Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Erzurum International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTCE |
| IATA | ERZ |
| Elevation | 5,763 ft (1757 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°57'23" E 41°10'13" 39.95650, 41.17020 |
| Location | Erzurum, Erzurum Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08L/26R | 12,499 ft (3810 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
| 08R/26L | 12,500 ft (3810 m) | 98 ft | CON | Yes |
Erzurum International Airport at a glance
Erzurum International Airport is a medium airport in Erzurum, Erzurum Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as ERZ. The field elevation of 5,763 ft (1757 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTCE are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 08R/26L — offers 12,500 ft (3810 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08R points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTCE 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 Erzurum International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rize–Artvin Airport | LTFO | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Muş Airport | LTCK | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Erzincan Airport | LTCD | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Ağrı Airport | LTCO | 162 km (87 NM) |
| Trabzon International Airport | LTCG | 164 km (89 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Erzurum International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,763 ft field elevation of Erzurum International 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 Erzurum International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Erzurum International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Erzurum International Airport is LTCE, and its IATA code is ERZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Erzurum International Airport above sea level?
Erzurum International Airport sits at an elevation of 5,763 feet (1757 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Erzurum International Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.9565, 41.1702 — in Erzurum, Erzurum Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rize–Artvin Airport, about 139 km away.
Does LTCE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTCE 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 Erzurum International Airport?
Erzurum International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08R/26L, measures 12,500 ft (3810 m) with a CON surface.