Iğdır Airport (LTCT)
Medium airport · Iğdır, Iğdır Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Iğdır Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTCT |
| IATA | IGD |
| Elevation | 3,101 ft (945 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°58'36" E 43°52'36" 39.97663, 43.87665 |
| Location | Iğdır, Iğdır Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | Concrete | Yes |
Iğdır Airport at a glance
Iğdır Airport is a medium airport in Iğdır, Iğdır Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as IGD. The field elevation of 3,101 ft (945 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTCT 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, 12/30, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of concrete surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTCT 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 Iğdır Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zvartnots International Airport | UDYZ | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Erebuni Airport | UDYE | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Ağrı Airport | LTCO | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Shirak International Airport | UDSG | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Kars Airport | LTCF | 92 km (50 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Iğdır Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,101 ft field elevation of Iğdır 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 Iğdır Airport
What is the ICAO code of Iğdır Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Iğdır Airport is LTCT, and its IATA code is IGD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Iğdır Airport above sea level?
Iğdır Airport sits at an elevation of 3,101 feet (945 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Iğdır Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.9766, 43.8766 — in Iğdır, Iğdır Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Zvartnots International Airport, about 48 km away.
Does LTCT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTCT 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 Iğdır Airport?
Iğdır Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a Concrete surface.