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Erzurum International Airport

Erzurum, Turkey

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ICAO

LTCE

Elevation

5763 ft

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The Essence of Erzurum International Airport

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Location

Erzurum · 25 · Turkey

Connectivity

5 routes · 3 destinations

Position

39.957°, 41.170° · 5763 ft elev.

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Eastern Turkey's high-altitude gateway to the Anatolian plateau.

Opened

1955

Location

Erzurum, Turkey

Erzurum International Airport (ERZ/LTCE) serves Erzurum, the largest city in eastern Turkey and a major hub for the surrounding region. Situated at an elevation of approximately 1,758 meters (5,768 feet) above sea level, it is one of the higher-altitude airports in Turkey, which influences its operational characteristics, particularly during winter. The airport handles both domestic and limited international traffic, connecting Erzurum to Istanbul, Ankara, and other Turkish cities, as well as seasonal international routes. It plays a key role in supporting tourism related to nearby ski resorts such as Palandöken, one of Turkey's premier winter sports destinations. Managed under Turkey's Directorate General of State Airports Authority (DHMİ), the airport has undergone modernization efforts over the years to accommodate growing passenger numbers driven by winter tourism and regional commerce.

Terminals

The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international arrivals and departures.

Getting to & from

Ground transport to Erzurum city center is available via taxis, private transfers, and airport shuttle services, with the city located approximately 10 kilometers from the airport.

Airlines here

Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines are the primary carriers operating scheduled domestic services from Erzurum Airport.

Notable facts

›Located at an elevation of roughly 1,758 meters (5,768 feet), making it one of Turkey's highest airports.
›Serves as a key gateway for visitors to Palandöken Ski Resort, a top Turkish winter sports destination.
›The airport is operated by DHMİ, Turkey's state airports authority.
›Winter conditions, including heavy snowfall, frequently affect operations due to the region's harsh climate.
›Erzurum hosted the 2011 Winter Universiade, which boosted traffic through the airport.

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Route map (3 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Routes

ERZ → IST8Q · 320

ERZ → SAWPC · 738 320

ERZ → ISTTK · 321 738 320

ERZ → ESBTK · 738

ERZ → SAWTK · 73W 738

Aircraft operating here

Boeing 737-8004 routes Airbus A3203 routes Airbus A3211 routes 73W1 routes

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