Latakia International Airport (OSLK)
Medium airport · Latakia, Latakia Governorate, Syria
Airport data
| Name | Latakia International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OSLK |
| IATA | LTK |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°24'4" E 35°56'55" 35.40110, 35.94870 |
| Location | Latakia, Latakia Governorate, Syria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 9,175 ft (2797 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Latakia International Airport at a glance
Latakia International Airport is a medium airport in Latakia, Latakia Governorate, Syria, known to airline systems as LTK. The field elevation of 157 ft (48 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OSLK 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, 17/35, offers 9,175 ft (2797 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OSLK 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 Latakia International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rene Mouawad Air Base | OLKA | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Al Qusayr Air Base | OS70 | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Abu ad Duhur Air Base | OS57 | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Hatay Airport | LTDA | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Wujah Al Hajar Air Base | Z19O | 127 km (69 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Latakia International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 157 ft field elevation of Latakia 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 10 airports and airfields we list for Syria — 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 Latakia International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Latakia International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Latakia International Airport is OSLK, and its IATA code is LTK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Latakia International Airport above sea level?
Latakia International Airport sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Latakia International Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.4011, 35.9487 — in Latakia, Latakia Governorate, Syria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rene Mouawad Air Base, about 90 km away.
Does OSLK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OSLK 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 Latakia International Airport?
Latakia International Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 9,175 ft (2797 m) with a ASP surface.