Lethem Airport (SYLT)
Medium airport · Lethem, Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, Guyana
Airport data
| Name | Lethem Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SYLT |
| IATA | LTM |
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 3°22'22" W 59°47'22" 3.37276, -59.78940 |
| Location | Lethem, Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, Guyana |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 5,985 ft (1824 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Lethem Airport at a glance
Lethem Airport is a medium airport in Lethem, Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, Guyana, known to airline systems as LTM. The field elevation of 351 ft (107 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SYLT 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, 07/25, offers 5,985 ft (1824 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SYLT 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 Lethem Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International Airport | SBBV | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Santa Elena de Uairén Airport | SVSE | 200 km (108 NM) |
| Kaieteur Airport | SYKA | 203 km (110 NM) |
| Cheddi Jagan International Airport | SYCJ | 387 km (209 NM) |
| El Dorado Airport | SVED | 424 km (229 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lethem Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 351 ft field elevation of Lethem 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 4 airports and airfields we list for Guyana — 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 Lethem Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lethem Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lethem Airport is SYLT, and its IATA code is LTM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lethem Airport above sea level?
Lethem Airport sits at an elevation of 351 feet (107 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lethem Airport located?
The airport lies at 3.3728, -59.7894 — in Lethem, Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, Guyana, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International Airport, about 116 km away.
Does SYLT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SYLT 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 Lethem Airport?
Lethem Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 5,985 ft (1824 m) with a ASP surface.