Kars Airport (KSY): Codes, Runways & Location
Kars Airport (IATA: KSY · ICAO: LTCF) is a medium-sized airport serving Kars, Turkey. It lies at 40.5622° N, 43.1150° E, 5889 ft (1795 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kars Airport
Kars Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Kars in Turkey. It is identified by the IATA code KSY and the ICAO code LTCF. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kars Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3500 m (11483 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 5889 ft (1795 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Shirak International Airport (LWN) about 66 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,500 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kars Airport
Where is Kars Airport located?
Kars Airport is located in Kars, Turkey. Its coordinates are 40.5622° N, 43.1150° E.
What is the airport code for Kars Airport?
Kars Airport has an IATA code of KSY and an ICAO code of LTCF.
How long is the runway at Kars Airport?
Kars Airport's longest runway is about 3500 m (11483 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Kars Airport have?
Kars Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Kars Airport a major airport?
Kars Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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