Ağrı Airport (LTCO)
Medium airport · Ağrı, Ağrı Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Ağrı Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTCO |
| IATA | AJI |
| Elevation | 5,462 ft (1665 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°39'20" E 43°1'33" 39.65564, 43.02574 |
| Location | Ağrı, Ağrı Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ağrı Airport at a glance
Ağrı Airport is a medium airport in Ağrı, Ağrı Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as AJI. The field elevation of 5,462 ft (1665 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTCO 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, 16/34, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTCO 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 Ağrı Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Iğdır Airport | LTCT | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Kars Airport | LTCF | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Zvartnots International Airport | UDYZ | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Erebuni Airport | UDYE | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Van Ferit Melen Airport | LTCI | 135 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ağrı Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,462 ft field elevation of Ağrı 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 Ağrı Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ağrı Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ağrı Airport is LTCO, and its IATA code is AJI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ağrı Airport above sea level?
Ağrı Airport sits at an elevation of 5,462 feet (1665 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ağrı Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.6556, 43.0257 — in Ağrı, Ağrı Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Iğdır Airport, about 81 km away.
Does LTCO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTCO 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 Ağrı Airport?
Ağrı Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.