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Terminal & facilities
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Airports / Turkey / GZT
Large airport · GZT
Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport.
Gaziantep, Turkey · 2,315 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.0/5
Google rating
7,897 ratings
0
Operators based
2,315
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Gaziantep, TurkeyELEV 2,315 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.0
Google rating
7,897
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2,315
Field elevation
feet above sea level
43
Nearest alternate
nm to KCM
Field standing
#26 / 59
Turkey airports by Google rating
4.0★ across 7897 Google ratings , ranked against 59 rated Turkey fields.
43 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kahramanmaraş Airport (KCM), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport (LTAJ / GZT) sits in Gaziantep, Turkey, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 2,315 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into GZT for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Kahramanmaraş Airport (KCM, 43 nm), Aleppo International Airport (ALP, 48 nm), and Adıyaman Airport (ADF, 67 nm). With a single 9,842-foot paved runway, GZT can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from GZT depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Gaziantep.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Security and check-in were quick, and the staff were friendly and helpful.”
Negaresh Navid5★ on Google
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Security and check-in were quick, and the staff were friendly and helpful.”
Negaresh Navid5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
LTAJ
IATA
GZT
FAA / Local
LTAJ
Elevation
2,315 ft
Coordinates
36.9472° N · 37.4787° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Turkey fields
state range 11–6,400 ft
At 2,315 ft, GZT sits higher than 55% of the 64 Turkey fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,842 ft
- 10L/28R9,842 ft × 157 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,842 ft
GZT's 9,842 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 43nmKCMKahramanmaraş AirportKahramanmaraş
- 48nmALPAleppo International AirportAleppo
- 67nmADFAdıyaman AirportAdıyaman
- 67nmHTYHatay AirportAntakya
- 74nmGNYŞanlıurfa GAP AirportŞanlıurfa
- 75nmOS57Abu ad Duhur Air BaseAbu ad Duhur
Location
Open the full mapLTAJ · Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport · Gaziantep, Turkey
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GZT on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,654 nm | 11h 13m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,812 nm | 11h 35m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,904 nm | 11h 48m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,004 nm | 12h 2m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,204 nm | 12h 30m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,431 nm | 13h 2m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,612 nm | 13h 27m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,625 nm | 13h 29m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GZT?
- Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,842 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at GZT?
- Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,842 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to GZT?
- The closest alternate is Kahramanmaraş Airport (KCM), about 43 nm away, followed by Aleppo International Airport (ALP) at 48 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GZT to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 11h 13m (4,654 nm), New York about 11h 35m (4,812 nm), Anchorage about 11h 48m (4,904 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.