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Medium airport

Cengiz Topel Airport

IATA KCOICAO LTBQ🇹🇷 Kartepe
Coordinates
40.7350°N, 30.0833°E
Elevation
182 ft (55 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
TR-41
Time zone
Istanbul(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
6.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:10
Sunrise
05:42
Sunset
20:30
Civil dusk
21:03

About 14h 48m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Cengiz Topel Airport

Cengiz Topel Naval Air Station, a.k.a. Topel Airport or formerly Cengiz Topel Air Base, is a Turkish Navy air station located east of İzmit in Kocaeli Province, Turkey. The airport is in joint use for military and civil. Restructured in 1976, it hosts the Turkish Naval Aviation Command with two flying units, the 301st Squadron of fixed-wing aircraft and the 351st Squadron of rotorcrafts.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

LTBQ

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 279,842 ft / 3,000 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPYESILKOY APP120.500 MHz
GNDGND121.950 MHz
TWRTWR122.100 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
ISTANBUL FIR (LTBB)Class CFIRGNDFL999
ANKARA ACC SECTOR 4 LOWERSpecial useType 27GNDFL325
ISTANBUL TMASpecial useTMA1500 ft MSLFL245
ANKARA ACC SECTOR 3 LOWERSpecial useType 27GNDFL325
TOPEL MTMASpecial useTMAGND5000 ft MSL
TOPEL MTMASpecial useTMAGND8500 ft MSL
LTAA ANKARA FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL999
LTBQSpecial useCTRGND3000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Turkey airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Cengiz Topel Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Cengiz Topel Airport?

The ICAO code for Cengiz Topel Airport is LTBQ, and its IATA code is KCO.

Where is Cengiz Topel Airport located?

Cengiz Topel Airport is medium airport located in Kartepe, Turkey, at an elevation of 182 ft (55 m).

How many runways does Cengiz Topel Airport have?

Cengiz Topel Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 9,842 ft / 3,000 m.

Which airlines fly to Cengiz Topel Airport?

Airlines historically serving Cengiz Topel Airport include Turkish Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Cengiz Topel Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Cengiz Topel Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Cengiz Topel Airport in?

Cengiz Topel Airport is in the Europe/Istanbul time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Cengiz Topel Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Cengiz Topel Airport is approximately 6.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Cengiz Topel Airport?

The nearest airport to Cengiz Topel Airport is Istanbul Aviation Pamukova Airfield (TR-0282), about 15.4 nm to the sse, followed by Yalova Air Base and Tuzla Air Base.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Cengiz Topel Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.