Hakkari Yüksekova Airport (LTCW)
Medium airport · Hakkari, Hakkâri Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Hakkari Yüksekova Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTCW |
| IATA | YKO |
| Elevation | 6,400 ft (1951 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°32'59" E 44°14'17" 37.54970, 44.23810 |
| Location | Hakkari, Hakkâri Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 10,499 ft (3200 m) | 148 ft | CON | No |
Hakkari Yüksekova Airport at a glance
Hakkari Yüksekova Airport is a medium airport in Hakkari, Hakkâri Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as YKO. The field elevation of 6,400 ft (1951 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTCW 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 10,499 ft (3200 m) of con 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 LTCW 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 Hakkari Yüksekova Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Urmia Airport | OITR | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Van Ferit Melen Airport | LTCI | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Erbil International Airport | ORER | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Mosul International Airport | ORBM | 169 km (91 NM) |
| Tabriz International Airport | OITT | 187 km (101 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hakkari Yüksekova Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6,400 ft field elevation of Hakkari Yüksekova 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 Hakkari Yüksekova Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hakkari Yüksekova Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hakkari Yüksekova Airport is LTCW, and its IATA code is YKO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hakkari Yüksekova Airport above sea level?
Hakkari Yüksekova Airport sits at an elevation of 6,400 feet (1951 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hakkari Yüksekova Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.5497, 44.2381 — in Hakkari, Hakkâri Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Urmia Airport, about 74 km away.
Does LTCW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTCW 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 Hakkari Yüksekova Airport?
Hakkari Yüksekova Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 10,499 ft (3200 m) with a CON surface.