Kars Airport — Kars, Turkey
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Distance & flight time from KSY
Kars Airport
Kars Airport serves the city of Kars in northeastern Turkey, set high on the Anatolian plateau at an elevation of about 5,889 feet near the borders with Armenia and Georgia. It has a single concrete runway of roughly 11,483 feet, a length that suits the thin air of the elevated terrain and links this remote eastern city to Istanbul, Ankara, and other centers. Kars is known for its historic architecture and its proximity to the ancient ruins of Ani, drawing visitors to a cold, high region far from Turkey's western heartland. The KSY code identifies this airport, which provides a vital connection for one of the country's most northeastern provincial capitals.
Runways at Kars Airport (KSY)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 11483 ft (3500 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for Kars Airport (KSY)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 122.4 MHz |
Airports near Kars Airport (KSY)
- Shirak International Airport (LWN) — 66.2 km (41.1 mi)
- Iğdır Airport (IGD) — 91.7 km (57.0 mi)
- Ağrı Airport (AJI) — 101.1 km (62.8 mi)
- Zvartnots International Airport (EVN) — 118.0 km (73.3 mi)
- Alexander Kartveli Batumi International Airport (BUS) — 172.3 km (107.1 mi)
- Erzurum International Airport (ERZ) — 178.2 km (110.7 mi)
- David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport (KUT) — 187.1 km (116.3 mi)
- Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) — 197.2 km (122.5 mi)
Travelers search KSY to confirm Kars airport when booking flights to northeastern Turkey, often from Istanbul or Ankara. The code helps identify this high-plateau field on tickets, useful for trips to Kars and the ruins of Ani.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Kars Airport?
The IATA code for Kars Airport is KSY.
What is the ICAO code for Kars Airport?
The ICAO code for Kars Airport is LTCF. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.