Süleyman Demirel International Airport (LTFC)
Medium airport · Isparta, Isparta Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Süleyman Demirel International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTFC |
| IATA | ISE |
| Elevation | 2,835 ft (864 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°51'19" E 30°22'6" 37.85540, 30.36840 |
| Location | Isparta, Isparta Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Süleyman Demirel International Airport at a glance
Süleyman Demirel International Airport is a medium airport in Isparta, Isparta Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as ISE. The field elevation of 2,835 ft (864 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTFC 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, 05/23, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTFC 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 Süleyman Demirel International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Çardak Airport | LTAY | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Afyon Air Base | LTAH | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Antalya International Airport | LTAI | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Uşak Airport | LTBO | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Kütahya Airport | LTBN | 177 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Süleyman Demirel International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,835 ft field elevation of Süleyman Demirel International 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 Süleyman Demirel International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Süleyman Demirel International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Süleyman Demirel International Airport is LTFC, and its IATA code is ISE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Süleyman Demirel International Airport above sea level?
Süleyman Demirel International Airport sits at an elevation of 2,835 feet (864 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Süleyman Demirel International Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.8554, 30.3684 — in Isparta, Isparta Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Çardak Airport, about 59 km away.
Does LTFC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTFC 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 Süleyman Demirel International Airport?
Süleyman Demirel International Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a CON surface.