5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The airport creates a positive first impression with its modern terminal, clean surroundings, and organised layout.”
O. A.5★ on Google
Airports / Turkey / BJV
Large airport · BJV
Milas Bodrum International Airport.
Bodrum, Turkey · 21 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.1/5
Google rating
7,067 ratings
1
Operators based
21
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Bodrum, TurkeyELEV 21 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
7,067
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
21
Field elevation
feet above sea level
39
Nearest alternate
nm to KGS
Field standing
#18 / 59
Turkey airports by Google rating
4.1★ across 7067 Google ratings , ranked against 59 rated Turkey fields.
39 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" (KGS), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Milas Bodrum International Airport, listed as LTFE / BJV, is a large commercial airport in Bodrum, Turkey. Field elevation is 21 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, BJV is a home base: Cagdas Air operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" (KGS, 39 nm), Samos Airport (SMI, 45 nm), and Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras" (RHO, 55 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 9,843-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from BJV are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from BJV to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“It offers easy access to Bodrum, Gümbet, Bitez, Yalıkavak, Türkbükü, Torba, and other resort areas.”
O. A.5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Clean, efficient, and welcoming, it is an airport I am always happy to use and would gladly recommend to other travellers.”
O. A.5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Milas Bodrum International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
LTFE
IATA
BJV
FAA / Local
LTFE
Elevation
21 ft
Coordinates
37.2493° N · 27.6640° 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 21 ft, BJV sits lower than 89% of the 64 Turkey fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 9,843 ft
- 10L/28R9,843 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
- 10R/28L9,646 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,843 ft
BJV'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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 39nmKGSKos International Airport "Ippokratis"Kos Island
- 45nmSMISamos AirportSamos Island
- 55nmRHORhodes International Airport "Diagoras"Rhodes
- 63nmDLMDalaman International AirportDalaman
- 67nmADBAdnan Menderes International AirportGaziemir
- 82nmIGLÇiğli AirbaseÇiğli
Location
Open the full mapLTFE · Milas Bodrum International Airport · Bodrum, Turkey
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BJV on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,293 nm | 10h 23m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,450 nm | 10h 45m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,644 nm | 11h 12m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,888 nm | 11h 46m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,896 nm | 11h 47m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,087 nm | 12h 14m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,215 nm | 12h 32m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,258 nm | 12h 38m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BJV?
- Milas Bodrum International 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 BJV?
- Milas Bodrum International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,843 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at BJV?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Milas Bodrum International Airport as a home base, including Cagdas Air. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to BJV?
- The closest alternate is Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" (KGS), about 39 nm away, followed by Samos Airport (SMI) at 45 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BJV to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 10h 23m (4,293 nm), New York about 10h 45m (4,450 nm), Washington DC about 11h 12m (4,644 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.