Sinop Airport (LTCM)
Medium airport · Sinop, Sinop Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Sinop Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTCM |
| IATA | NOP |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°1'6" E 35°4'18" 42.01831, 35.07177 |
| Location | Sinop, Sinop Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,482 ft (1976 m) | 148 ft | ASPHALT | No |
Sinop Airport at a glance
Sinop Airport is a medium airport in Sinop, Sinop Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as NOP. The field elevation of 20 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTCM 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, 05/23, offers 6,482 ft (1976 m) of asphalt surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTCM 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 Sinop Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kastamonu Airport | LTAL | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Samsun-Çarşamba Airport | LTFH | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Tokat Airport | LTAW | 218 km (118 NM) |
| Zonguldak Çaycuma Airport | LTAS | 254 km (137 NM) |
| Esenboğa International Airport | LTAC | 273 km (147 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sinop Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 20 ft field elevation of Sinop 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 Sinop Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sinop Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sinop Airport is LTCM, and its IATA code is NOP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sinop Airport above sea level?
Sinop Airport sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sinop Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.0183, 35.0718 — in Sinop, Sinop Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kastamonu Airport, about 132 km away.
Does LTCM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTCM 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 Sinop Airport?
Sinop Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 6,482 ft (1976 m) with a ASPHALT surface.