Siirt Airport (LTCL)
Medium airport · Siirt, Siirt Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Siirt Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTCL |
| IATA | SXZ |
| Elevation | 2,001 ft (610 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°58'44" E 41°50'25" 37.97890, 41.84040 |
| Location | Siirt, Siirt Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,905 ft (1800 m) | 98 ft | CON | No |
Siirt Airport at a glance
Siirt Airport is a medium airport in Siirt, Siirt Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as SXZ. The field elevation of 2,001 ft (610 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTCL are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 06/24, offers 5,905 ft (1800 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTCL 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 Siirt Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Batman Airport | LTCJ | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport | LTCV | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Muş Airport | LTCK | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Qamishli International Airport | OSKL | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Mardin Airport | LTCR | 136 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Siirt Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,001 ft field elevation of Siirt 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 Siirt Airport
What is the ICAO code of Siirt Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Siirt Airport is LTCL, and its IATA code is SXZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Siirt Airport above sea level?
Siirt Airport sits at an elevation of 2,001 feet (610 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Siirt Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.9789, 41.8404 — in Siirt, Siirt Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Batman Airport, about 64 km away.
Does LTCL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTCL 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 Siirt Airport?
Siirt Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 5,905 ft (1800 m) with a CON surface.