Balıkesir Airport — Balıkesir, Turkey
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereBalıkesir Airport in Balıkesir uses the IATA code BZI, with LTBF as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from BZI
Balıkesir Airport
Balıkesir Airport serves Balıkesir, a provincial capital in Turkey's Marmara region. The single runway sits at 340 feet in elevation. Coded BZI, the airport connects Balıkesir Province to Istanbul and other major Turkish cities, supporting a region known for agriculture and its position between the Aegean and Marmara coastlines. Balıkesir Province sits within reach of popular Turkish coastal destinations without being a major tourist center itself, giving the airport a role centered more on regional connectivity than international travel. Passenger volumes through BZI stay modest compared with Turkey's major coastal airports, reflecting the province's identity as an agricultural and industrial area rather than a resort destination.
Runways at Balıkesir Airport (BZI)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 9810 ft (2990 m) | 144 ft (44 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Balıkesir Airport (BZI)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 122.1 MHz |
| ATIS | INFO | 23.36 MHz |
| GND | GND | 25.125 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 122.1 MHz |
Airports near Balıkesir Airport (BZI)
- Bandırma Airport (BDM) — 77.8 km (48.3 mi)
- Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) — 78.8 km (49.0 mi)
- Mytilene International Airport (MJT) — 130.1 km (80.8 mi)
- Çanakkale Airport (CKZ) — 140.3 km (87.2 mi)
- Çiğli Airbase (IGL) — 146.2 km (90.8 mi)
- Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI) — 156.4 km (97.2 mi)
- Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) — 161.8 km (100.5 mi)
- İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) — 168.6 km (104.8 mi)
Travelers researching flights into Turkey's Marmara region search BZI to check domestic routes into Balıkesir, sometimes after confusing it with the resort airports further south along the Aegean coast, while agricultural exporters based in the province reference the code for regional business trips.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Balıkesir Airport?
The IATA code for Balıkesir Airport is BZI.
What is the ICAO code for Balıkesir Airport?
The ICAO code for Balıkesir Airport is LTBF. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.