Van Ferit Melen Airport (LTCI)
Medium airport · Van, Van Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Van Ferit Melen Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTCI |
| IATA | VAN |
| Elevation | 5,480 ft (1670 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°28'6" E 43°19'56" 38.46820, 43.33230 |
| Location | Van, Van Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 9,022 ft (2750 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Van Ferit Melen Airport at a glance
Van Ferit Melen Airport is a medium airport in Van, Van Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as VAN. The field elevation of 5,480 ft (1670 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTCI 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, 03/21, offers 9,022 ft (2750 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTCI 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 Van Ferit Melen Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hakkari Yüksekova Airport | LTCW | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Ağrı Airport | LTCO | 135 km (73 NM) |
| Siirt Airport | LTCL | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Muş Airport | LTCK | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Maku National Airport | OITU | 160 km (86 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Van Ferit Melen Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,480 ft field elevation of Van Ferit Melen 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 Van Ferit Melen Airport
What is the ICAO code of Van Ferit Melen Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Van Ferit Melen Airport is LTCI, and its IATA code is VAN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Van Ferit Melen Airport above sea level?
Van Ferit Melen Airport sits at an elevation of 5,480 feet (1670 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Van Ferit Melen Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.4682, 43.3323 — in Van, Van Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hakkari Yüksekova Airport, about 129 km away.
Does LTCI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTCI 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 Van Ferit Melen Airport?
Van Ferit Melen Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 9,022 ft (2750 m) with a ASP surface.