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Airports / Turkey / DNZ
Medium airport · DNZ
Çardak Airport.
Denizli, Turkey · 2,795 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
1,323 ratings
0
Operators based
2,795
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Denizli, TurkeyELEV 2,795 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
1,323
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2,795
Field elevation
feet above sea level
32
Nearest alternate
nm to ISE
Field standing
#22 / 59
Turkey airports by Google rating
4.1★ across 1323 Google ratings , ranked against 59 rated Turkey fields.
32 nm
To the nearest alternate
Süleyman Demirel International Airport (ISE).
Overview
Çardak Airport (LTAY / DNZ) is a mid-sized airport serving Denizli, Turkey. The airport sits 2,795 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 DNZ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Süleyman Demirel International Airport (ISE, 32 nm), Uşak Airport (USQ, 55 nm), and Afyon Air Base (AFY, 71 nm). With a single 9,842-foot paved runway, DNZ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from DNZ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Denizli.
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3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The terminal is modern, clean, and easy to navigate, with basic facilities including cafés, shops, and car rental services.”
Nafiz Imtiaz4★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
LTAY
IATA
DNZ
FAA / Local
LTAY
Elevation
2,795 ft
Coordinates
37.7856° N · 29.7013° 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
Yes
Elevation vs Turkey fields
state range 11–6,400 ft
At 2,795 ft, DNZ sits higher than 66% of the 64 Turkey fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,842 ft
- 05/239,842 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,842 ft
DNZ'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.
- 32nmISESüleyman Demirel International AirportIsparta
- 55nmUSQUşak AirportUşak
- 71nmAFYAfyon Air BaseAfyonkarahisar
- 75nmAYTAntalya International AirportAntalya
- 78nmDLMDalaman International AirportDalaman
- 100nmLTBNKütahya AirportKütahya
Location
Open the full mapLTAY · Çardak Airport · Denizli, Turkey
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from DNZ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,346 nm | 10h 30m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,504 nm | 10h 52m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,698 nm | 11h 20m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,865 nm | 11h 43m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,929 nm | 11h 52m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,136 nm | 12h 21m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,280 nm | 12h 41m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,323 nm | 12h 47m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use DNZ?
- Çardak 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 DNZ?
- Çardak 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 DNZ?
- The closest alternate is Süleyman Demirel International Airport (ISE), about 32 nm away, followed by Uşak Airport (USQ) at 55 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from DNZ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 10h 30m (4,346 nm), New York about 10h 52m (4,504 nm), Washington DC about 11h 20m (4,698 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.