Airports / Cyprus / GEC
Geçitkale Airbase.
Lefkoniko (Geçitkale), Cyprus · 146 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
76 ratings
0
Operators based
146
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#1 / 4
Cyprus airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 76 Google ratings , ranked against 4 rated Cyprus fields.
12 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ercan International Airport (ECN), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Geçitkale Airbase (LCGK / GEC) sits in Lefkoniko (Geçitkale), Cyprus, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 146 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into GEC for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Ercan International Airport (ECN, 12 nm), Larnaca International Airport (LCA, 22 nm), and RAF Akrotiri (AKT, 53 nm).
Charter pricing from GEC depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Geçitkale Air Base. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Lefkoniko (Geçitkale).
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Field capability
ICAO
LCGK
IATA
GEC
FAA / Local
LCGK
Elevation
146 ft
Coordinates
35.2359° N · 33.7201° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Cyprus fields
state range 8–404 ft
At 146 ft, GEC sits higher than 60% of the 5 Cyprus fields on the register.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 12nmECNErcan International AirportTymbou (Kirklar)
- 22nmLCALarnaca International AirportLarnaca
- 53nmAKTRAF AkrotiriAkrotiri
- 68nmPFOPaphos International AirportPaphos
- 94nmGZPGazipaşa-Alanya AirportGazipaşa
- 110nmLTKLatakia International AirportLatakia
Location
Open the full mapLCGK · Geçitkale Airbase · Lefkoniko (Geçitkale), Cyprus
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GEC on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,593 nm | 11h 5m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,751 nm | 11h 27m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,944 nm | 11h 54m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,016 nm | 12h 4m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,171 nm | 12h 26m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,382 nm | 12h 55m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,526 nm | 13h 15m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,570 nm | 13h 21m |
Common questions
- What is the nearest major airport to GEC?
- The closest alternate is Ercan International Airport (ECN), about 12 nm away, followed by Larnaca International Airport (LCA) at 22 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GEC to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 11h 5m (4,593 nm), New York about 11h 27m (4,751 nm), Washington DC about 11h 54m (4,944 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.