Trabzon International Airport (LTCG)
Medium airport · Trabzon, Trabzon Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Trabzon International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTCG |
| IATA | TZX |
| Elevation | 104 ft (32 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°59'42" E 39°47'23" 40.99510, 39.78970 |
| Location | Trabzon, Trabzon Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 8,661 ft (2640 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Trabzon International Airport at a glance
Trabzon International Airport is a medium airport in Trabzon, Trabzon Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as TZX. The field elevation of 104 ft (32 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTCG 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, 11/29, offers 8,661 ft (2640 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTCG 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 Trabzon 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 | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Ordu–Giresun Airport | LTCB | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Erzincan Airport | LTCD | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Erzurum International Airport | LTCE | 164 km (89 NM) |
| Alexander Kartveli Batumi International Airport | UGSB | 166 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Trabzon International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 104 ft field elevation of Trabzon 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 Trabzon International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Trabzon International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Trabzon International Airport is LTCG, and its IATA code is TZX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Trabzon International Airport above sea level?
Trabzon International Airport sits at an elevation of 104 feet (32 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Trabzon International Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.9951, 39.7897 — in Trabzon, Trabzon Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rize–Artvin Airport, about 91 km away.
Does LTCG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTCG 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 Trabzon International Airport?
Trabzon International Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 8,661 ft (2640 m) with a ASP surface.