Muş Airport (LTCK)
Medium airport · Muş, Muş Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Muş Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTCK |
| IATA | MSR |
| Elevation | 4,157 ft (1267 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°44'52" E 41°39'40" 38.74780, 41.66120 |
| Location | Muş, Muş Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 11,649 ft (3551 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Muş Airport at a glance
Muş Airport is a medium airport in Muş, Muş Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as MSR. The field elevation of 4,157 ft (1267 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTCK 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 11,649 ft (3551 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 LTCK 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 Muş Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Siirt Airport | LTCL | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Batman Airport | LTCJ | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Erzurum International Airport | LTCE | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Van Ferit Melen Airport | LTCI | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Ağrı Airport | LTCO | 155 km (84 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Muş Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,157 ft field elevation of Muş 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 Muş Airport
What is the ICAO code of Muş Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Muş Airport is LTCK, and its IATA code is MSR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Muş Airport above sea level?
Muş Airport sits at an elevation of 4,157 feet (1267 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Muş Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.7478, 41.6612 — in Muş, Muş Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Siirt Airport, about 87 km away.
Does LTCK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTCK 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 Muş Airport?
Muş Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 11,649 ft (3551 m) with a ASP surface.