Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport (LTCV)
Medium airport · Şırnak, Şırnak Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTCV |
| IATA | NKT |
| Elevation | 2,038 ft (621 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°21'53" E 42°3'30" 37.36470, 42.05820 |
| Location | Şırnak, Şırnak Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | CONC | No |
Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport at a glance
Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport is a medium airport in Şırnak, Şırnak Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as NKT. The field elevation of 2,038 ft (621 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTCV 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, 11/29, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of conc surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTCV 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 Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Siirt Airport | LTCL | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Qamishli International Airport | OSKL | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Batman Airport | LTCJ | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Tall Afar Army Air Field | ORTF | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Mardin Airport | LTCR | 127 km (69 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,038 ft field elevation of Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi 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 Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport
What is the ICAO code of Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport is LTCV, and its IATA code is NKT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport above sea level?
Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport sits at an elevation of 2,038 feet (621 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.3647, 42.0582 — in Şırnak, Şırnak Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Siirt Airport, about 71 km away.
Does LTCV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTCV 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 Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport?
Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a CONC surface.