# Erzurum International Airport (ERZ)

> Erzurum, TR · IATA: ERZ · ICAO: LTCE · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `ERZ` |
| ICAO | `LTCE` |
| City | Erzurum |
| Country | TR |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 1757 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 39.95650, 41.17020 |

## Description

Ski slopes at 3,000 metres, an airport at a good 1,750: Erzurum (IATA: ERZ, ICAO: LTCE) is one of Turkey's highest commercial airports and serves the Palandöken ski area, which hosted the Winter Universiade in 2011. Its main runway of around 3,800 metres is among the longest in the country. Turkish Airlines, AJet, and Pegasus fly year-round to Istanbul and Ankara, joined by ski charters in winter. There are no regular freighter flights; the nearest cargo alternative is Gaziantep (IATA: GZT, approx. 580 km).

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