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Small airport

Gaziemir Air Base

ICAO LTBK🇹🇷 Gaziemir
Coordinates
38.3191°N, 27.1594°E
Elevation
433 ft (132 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
TR-35
Time zone
Istanbul(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
5.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:29
Sunrise
06:00
Sunset
20:36
Civil dusk
21:07

About 14h 36m 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 Gaziemir Air Base

Gaziemir Air Base is an airbase of the Turkish Air Force 10 km (6.2 mi) south of İzmir, Turkey. It is owned by the Turkish Air Force and operated by the Air Force Training Command.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

LTBK

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
17 / 354,453 ft / 1,357 m131 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPMENDERES APP120.100 MHz

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
ISTANBUL FIR (LTBB)Class CFIRGNDFL999
ANKARA ACC SECTOR 6 LOWERSpecial useType 27GNDFL325
ANKARA ACC SECTOR 5 LOWERSpecial useType 27GNDFL325
IZMIR TMASpecial useTMAGNDFL245
LTBJSpecial useCTRGND1500 ft MSL
LTBKSpecial useCTRGND1500 ft MSL

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Folkart Towers656 ft49 ft
Viven Life328 ft26 ft
Megapol Tower253 ft23 ft
Obstacle633 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Gaziemir Air Base.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Gaziemir Air Base?

The ICAO code for Gaziemir Air Base is LTBK.

Where is Gaziemir Air Base located?

Gaziemir Air Base is small airport located in Gaziemir, Turkey, at an elevation of 433 ft (132 m).

How many runways does Gaziemir Air Base have?

Gaziemir Air Base has 1 runway, the longest being 4,453 ft / 1,357 m.

What time zone is Gaziemir Air Base in?

Gaziemir Air Base is in the Europe/Istanbul time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Gaziemir Air Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gaziemir Air Base is approximately 5.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gaziemir Air Base?

The nearest airport to Gaziemir Air Base is Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB), about 1.6 nm to the s, followed by Yıldızlar Sportif Havaalanı and Çiğli Airbase.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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