Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (LTFH)
Medium airport · Samsun, Samsun Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Samsun-Çarşamba Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTFH |
| IATA | SZF |
| Elevation | 18 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°15'14" E 36°34'3" 41.25399, 36.56755 |
| Location | Samsun, Samsun Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Samsun-Çarşamba Airport at a glance
Samsun-Çarşamba Airport is a medium airport in Samsun, Samsun Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as SZF. The field elevation of 18 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTFH 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, 13/31, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTFH 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 Samsun-Çarşamba Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tokat Airport | LTAW | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Ordu–Giresun Airport | LTCB | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Sinop Airport | LTCM | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Kastamonu Airport | LTAL | 232 km (125 NM) |
| Trabzon International Airport | LTCG | 271 km (146 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Samsun-Çarşamba Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 18 ft field elevation of Samsun-Çarşamba 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 Samsun-Çarşamba Airport
What is the ICAO code of Samsun-Çarşamba Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Samsun-Çarşamba Airport is LTFH, and its IATA code is SZF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Samsun-Çarşamba Airport above sea level?
Samsun-Çarşamba Airport sits at an elevation of 18 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Samsun-Çarşamba Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.2540, 36.5675 — in Samsun, Samsun Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tokat Airport, about 104 km away.
Does LTFH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTFH 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 Samsun-Çarşamba Airport?
Samsun-Çarşamba Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a CON surface.