Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport — Gaziantep, Turkey
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereGaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport in Gaziantep uses the IATA code GZT, with LTAJ as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from GZT
Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport
Southeastern Turkey's culinary capital relies on GZT to move both people and produce, since Gaziantep is famed nationwide for its baklava, pistachio orchards, and the sprawling Zeugma Mosaic Museum that houses Roman-era floor art rescued from a flooded archaeological site. The current terminal, built in the Oğuzeli district somewhat outside the city core, replaced an older and more centrally located airfield as passenger numbers grew alongside Gaziantep's textile and food-processing industries. Proximity to the Syrian border has periodically brought humanitarian and cross-border logistics traffic through the airport, layering an unusual dimension onto what is otherwise a commercially driven regional hub. The devastating earthquakes that struck southeastern Turkey in February 2023 affected the wider province significantly, and the airport played a role in relief efforts even as the city itself began a long recovery. Domestic connections to Istanbul and Ankara remain the backbone of scheduled service.
Runways at Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport (GZT)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10L/28R | 9842 ft (3000 m) | 157 ft (48 m) | PEM |
Radio frequencies for Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport (GZT)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 120.1 MHz |
| ATIS | 119.275 MHz | |
| TWR | TWR | 120.1 MHz |
Airports near Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport (GZT)
- Kahramanmaraş Airport (KCM) — 80.6 km (50.1 mi)
- Aleppo International Airport (ALP) — 88.1 km (54.7 mi)
- Adıyaman Airport (ADF) — 123.6 km (76.8 mi)
- Hatay Airport (HTY) — 124.8 km (77.5 mi)
- Şanlıurfa GAP Airport (GNY) — 137.2 km (85.3 mi)
- Malatya Erhaç Airport (MLX) — 174.0 km (108.1 mi)
- İncirlik Air Base (UAB) — 182.5 km (113.4 mi)
- Çukurova International Airport (COV) — 214.1 km (133.0 mi)
GZT is located in the Oğuzeli district south of central Gaziantep, a city famed for baklava and pistachios, and has served as a logistics point for relief flights following regional earthquakes.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport?
The IATA code for Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport is GZT.
What is the ICAO code for Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport?
The ICAO code for Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport is LTAJ. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.