4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Plus, the polite personnel and pristine halls contribute to a pleasant pre-flight experience.”
Dimitri “DiViTu” Turov5★ on Google
Airports / Turkey / SZF
Medium airport · SZF
Samsun-Çarşamba Airport.
Samsun, Turkey · 18 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.9/5
Google rating
3,796 ratings
0
Operators based
18
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Samsun, TurkeyELEV 18 FTMedium airportScheduled service
3.9
Google rating
3,796
Google reviews
ratings on Google
18
Field elevation
feet above sea level
56
Nearest alternate
nm to TJK
Field standing
56 nm
To the nearest alternate
Tokat Airport (TJK).
Overview
Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (LTFH / SZF) is a mid-sized airport serving Samsun, Turkey. The airport sits 18 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 SZF for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Tokat Airport (TJK, 56 nm), Ordu–Giresun Airport (OGU, 71 nm), and Sinop Airport (NOP, 81 nm). With a single 9,843-foot paved runway, SZF can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from SZF depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Samsun.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The buffet, Venn, offers a cozy spot to enjoy a coffee, tea, or beer, along with some snacks.”
Dimitri “DiViTu” Turov5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Probably one of my favorite airports in Türkiye due to its exceptional convenience.”
Dimitri “DiViTu” Turov5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
LTFH
IATA
SZF
FAA / Local
LTFH
Elevation
18 ft
Coordinates
41.2540° N · 36.5675° 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 18 ft, SZF sits lower than 94% of the 64 Turkey fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,843 ft
- 13/319,843 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,843 ft
SZF'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.
- 56nmTJKTokat AirportTokat
- 71nmOGUOrdu–Giresun AirportOrdu
- 81nmNOPSinop AirportSinop
- 88nmVASSivas Nuri Demirağ AirportSivas
- 125nmKFSKastamonu AirportKastamonu
- 147nmTZXTrabzon International AirportTrabzon
Location
Open the full mapLTFH · Samsun-Çarşamba Airport · Samsun, Turkey
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SZF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,445 nm | 10h 44m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,602 nm | 11h 6m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,649 nm | 11h 13m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,794 nm | 11h 33m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,974 nm | 11h 58m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,211 nm | 12h 31m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,364 nm | 12h 52m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 5,415 nm | 13h 0m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SZF?
- Samsun-Çarşamba 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 SZF?
- Samsun-Çarşamba 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 SZF?
- The closest alternate is Tokat Airport (TJK), about 56 nm away, followed by Ordu–Giresun Airport (OGU) at 71 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SZF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 10h 44m (4,445 nm), New York about 11h 6m (4,602 nm), Anchorage about 11h 13m (4,649 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.