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Erzincan Airport.
Erzincan, Turkey · 3,783 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
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1,039 ratings
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Operators based
3,783
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#13 / 59
Turkey airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 1039 Google ratings , ranked against 59 rated Turkey fields.
68 nm
To the nearest alternate
Elazığ Airport (EZS).
Overview
Erzincan Airport (LTCD / ERC) sits in Erzincan, Turkey, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 3,783 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 ERC for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Elazığ Airport (EZS, 68 nm), Erzurum International Airport (ERZ, 77 nm), and Trabzon International Airport (TZX, 78 nm). With a single 9,843-foot paved runway, ERC can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from ERC depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Erzincan.
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Field capability
ICAO
LTCD
IATA
ERC
FAA / Local
LTCD
Elevation
3,783 ft
Coordinates
39.7102° N · 39.5270° 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 3,783 ft, ERC sits higher than 88% of the 64 Turkey fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,843 ft
- 10/289,843 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,843 ft
ERC's 9,843 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.
- 68nmEZSElazığ AirportElazığ
- 77nmERZErzurum International AirportErzurum
- 78nmTZXTrabzon International AirportTrabzon
- 100nmOGUOrdu–Giresun AirportOrdu
- 102nmMLXMalatya Erhaç AirportMalatya
- 107nmRZVRize–Artvin AirportRize
Location
Open the full mapLTCD · Erzincan Airport · Erzincan, Turkey
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ERC on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,606 nm | 11h 7m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,732 nm | 11h 24m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,763 nm | 11h 29m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,955 nm | 11h 55m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,129 nm | 12h 20m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,371 nm | 12h 53m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,485 nm | 13h 9m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 5,552 nm | 13h 19m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ERC?
- Erzincan Airport's longest paved runway is 9,843 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 ERC?
- Erzincan Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,843 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to ERC?
- The closest alternate is Elazığ Airport (EZS), about 68 nm away, followed by Erzurum International Airport (ERZ) at 77 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ERC to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 11h 7m (4,606 nm), Anchorage about 11h 24m (4,732 nm), New York about 11h 29m (4,763 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.