Kars Airport (LTCF)
Medium airport · Kars, Kars Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Kars Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTCF |
| IATA | KSY |
| Elevation | 5,889 ft (1795 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°33'44" E 43°6'54" 40.56220, 43.11500 |
| Location | Kars, Kars Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 11,483 ft (3500 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Kars Airport at a glance
Kars Airport is a medium airport in Kars, Kars Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as KSY. The field elevation of 5,889 ft (1795 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTCF 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, 06/24, offers 11,483 ft (3500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTCF 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 Kars Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shirak International Airport | UDSG | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Iğdır Airport | LTCT | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Ağrı Airport | LTCO | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Zvartnots International Airport | UDYZ | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Erebuni Airport | UDYE | 124 km (67 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kars Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,889 ft field elevation of Kars 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 Kars Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kars Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kars Airport is LTCF, and its IATA code is KSY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kars Airport above sea level?
Kars Airport sits at an elevation of 5,889 feet (1795 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kars Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.5622, 43.1150 — in Kars, Kars Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Shirak International Airport, about 66 km away.
Does LTCF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTCF 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 Kars Airport?
Kars Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 11,483 ft (3500 m) with a CON surface.