Batman Airport — Batman, Turkey
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Distance & flight time from BAL
Batman Airport
Batman Airport serves Batman, the capital of Batman Province in southeastern Turkey. The airport's elevation is 1,822 feet, and its lone runway mainly handles the long domestic route toward Istanbul. Nearby regional airports include Siirt at about 64 kilometers away, Diyarbakır at roughly 80 kilometers, and Mardin at about 89 kilometers, all serving cities across this part of southeastern Anatolia. BAL provides a fairly direct air link for a province otherwise separated from Turkey's larger western cities by considerable distance and mountainous terrain.
Runways at Batman Airport (BAL)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 10000 ft (3048 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Batman Airport (BAL)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | DIYARBAKIR APP | 122.1 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.95 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 122.1 MHz |
Airports near Batman Airport (BAL)
- Siirt Airport (SXZ) — 63.7 km (39.6 mi)
- Diyarbakır Airport (DIY) — 80.4 km (50.0 mi)
- Mardin Airport (MQM) — 89.4 km (55.6 mi)
- Qamishli International Airport (KAC) — 101.2 km (62.9 mi)
- Muş Airport (MSR) — 102.7 km (63.8 mi)
- Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport (NKT) — 104.0 km (64.6 mi)
- Elazığ Airport (EZS) — 176.5 km (109.7 mi)
- Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) — 202.7 km (126.0 mi)
Plenty of BAL searches come from people amused that a real airport shares its name with the fictional superhero, rather than travelers actually booking a flight. Genuine passengers use the code to reach Batman Province rather than the larger Diyarbakır or Mardin airports nearby.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Batman Airport?
The IATA code for Batman Airport is BAL.
What is the ICAO code for Batman Airport?
The ICAO code for Batman Airport is LTCJ. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.