Mardin Airport (LTCR)
Medium airport · Mardin, Mardin Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Mardin Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTCR |
| IATA | MQM |
| Elevation | 1,729 ft (527 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°13'24" E 40°37'54" 37.22330, 40.63170 |
| Location | Mardin, Mardin Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 8,204 ft (2501 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Mardin Airport at a glance
Mardin Airport is a medium airport in Mardin, Mardin Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as MQM. The field elevation of 1,729 ft (527 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTCR 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, 03/21, offers 8,204 ft (2501 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTCR 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 Mardin Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Qamishli International Airport | OSKL | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Diyarbakır Airport | LTCC | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Batman Airport | LTCJ | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport | LTCV | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Siirt Airport | LTCL | 136 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mardin Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,729 ft field elevation of Mardin 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 Mardin Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mardin Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mardin Airport is LTCR, and its IATA code is MQM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mardin Airport above sea level?
Mardin Airport sits at an elevation of 1,729 feet (527 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mardin Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.2233, 40.6317 — in Mardin, Mardin Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Qamishli International Airport, about 55 km away.
Does LTCR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTCR 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 Mardin Airport?
Mardin Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 8,204 ft (2501 m) with a CON surface.