Kahramanmaraş Airport (LTCN)
Medium airport · Kahramanmaraş, Kahramanmaraş Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Kahramanmaraş Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTCN |
| IATA | KCM |
| Elevation | 1,723 ft (525 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°32'20" E 36°57'13" 37.53883, 36.95352 |
| Location | Kahramanmaraş, Kahramanmaraş Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 7,546 ft (2300 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kahramanmaraş Airport at a glance
Kahramanmaraş Airport is a medium airport in Kahramanmaraş, Kahramanmaraş Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as KCM. The field elevation of 1,723 ft (525 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTCN 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, 08/26, offers 7,546 ft (2300 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTCN 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 Kahramanmaraş Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport | LTAJ | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Adıyaman Airport | LTCP | 135 km (73 NM) |
| Malatya Erhaç Airport | LTAT | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Hatay Airport | LTDA | 144 km (78 NM) |
| İncirlik Air Base | LTAG | 148 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kahramanmaraş Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,723 ft field elevation of Kahramanmaraş 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 Kahramanmaraş Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kahramanmaraş Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kahramanmaraş Airport is LTCN, and its IATA code is KCM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kahramanmaraş Airport above sea level?
Kahramanmaraş Airport sits at an elevation of 1,723 feet (525 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kahramanmaraş Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.5388, 36.9535 — in Kahramanmaraş, Kahramanmaraş Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport, about 81 km away.
Does LTCN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTCN 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 Kahramanmaraş Airport?
Kahramanmaraş Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 7,546 ft (2300 m) with a ASP surface.