Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN): Codes, Runways & Location
Van Ferit Melen Airport (IATA: VAN · ICAO: LTCI) is a medium-sized airport serving Van, Turkey. It lies at 38.4682° N, 43.3323° E, 5480 ft (1670 m) above sea level.
Overview of Van Ferit Melen Airport
Van Ferit Melen Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Van in Turkey. It is identified by the IATA code VAN and the ICAO code LTCI. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Van Ferit Melen Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2750 m (9022 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 5480 ft (1670 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Hakkari Yüksekova Airport (YKO) about 129 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 ≈ 2,750 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Van Ferit Melen Airport
Where is Van Ferit Melen Airport located?
Van Ferit Melen Airport is located in Van, Turkey. Its coordinates are 38.4682° N, 43.3323° E.
What is the airport code for Van Ferit Melen Airport?
Van Ferit Melen Airport has an IATA code of VAN and an ICAO code of LTCI.
How long is the runway at Van Ferit Melen Airport?
Van Ferit Melen Airport's longest runway is about 2750 m (9022 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Van Ferit Melen Airport have?
Van Ferit Melen Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Van Ferit Melen Airport a major airport?
Van Ferit Melen Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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