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Kars Airport

IATA KSYICAO LTCF🇹🇷 Kars
Coordinates
40.5622°N, 43.1150°E
Elevation
5,889 ft (1,795 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
TR-36
Time zone
Istanbul(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
6.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:18
Sunrise
04:50
Sunset
19:38
Civil dusk
20:10

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 Kars Airport

Kars Airport

Kars Harakani Airport is a public airport in Kars, Turkey. The airport, opened in 1988, is located 6 km (3.7 mi) from Kars. It has importance for serving also other cities like Ağrı, Ardahan, Artvin and Iğdır in north-eastern Turkey.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

LTCF

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
06 / 2411,483 ft / 3,500 m148 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR122.400 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (3)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LTAA ANKARA FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL999
KARS TMASpecial useTMA7000 ft MSLFL150
LTCFSpecial useCTRGND7000 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 Kars Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kars Airport?

The ICAO code for Kars Airport is LTCF, and its IATA code is KSY.

Where is Kars Airport located?

Kars Airport is medium airport located in Kars, Turkey, at an elevation of 5,889 ft (1,795 m).

How many runways does Kars Airport have?

Kars Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 11,483 ft / 3,500 m.

Which airlines fly to Kars Airport?

Airlines historically serving Kars Airport include Turkish Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Kars Airport?

Historical data lists 3 nonstop destinations from Kars Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Kars Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kars Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kars Airport is approximately 6.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kars Airport?

The nearest airport to Kars Airport is Shirak International Airport (LWN), about 35.7 nm to the ene, followed by Hoktember Highway Strip and Iğdır Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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