Airports / Syria / LTK
Latakia International Airport.
Latakia, Syria · 157 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
220 ratings
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Operators based
157
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#2 / 7
Syria airports by Google rating
4.1★ across 220 Google ratings , ranked against 7 rated Syria fields.
49 nm
To the nearest alternate
Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE).
Overview
Latakia International Airport (OSLK / LTK) sits in Latakia, Syria, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 157 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list LTK as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE, 49 nm), Al Qusayr Air Base (OS70, 59 nm), and Abu ad Duhur Air Base (OS57, 60 nm). The field has a single 9,175-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from LTK are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as مطار الشهيد باسل الأسد الدولي and Hmeimim Air Base. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from LTK to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
OSLK
IATA
LTK
FAA / Local
OSLK
Elevation
157 ft
Coordinates
35.4011° N · 35.9487° 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 Syria fields
state range 157–2,727 ft
At 157 ft, LTK sits lower than 90% of the 10 Syria fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,175 ft
- 17/359,175 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,175 ft
LTK's 9,175 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.
- 49nmKYERene Mouawad Air BaseTripoli
- 59nmOS70Al Qusayr Air BaseAl-Qusayr
- 60nmOS57Abu ad Duhur Air BaseAbu ad Duhur
- 60nmHTYHatay AirportAntakya
- 69nmZ19OWujah Al Hajar Air BaseHamat
- 78nmALPAleppo International AirportAleppo
Location
Open the full mapOSLK · Latakia International Airport · Latakia, Syria
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LTK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,665 nm | 11h 15m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,823 nm | 11h 37m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,001 nm | 12h 2m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,016 nm | 12h 4m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,232 nm | 12h 34m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,450 nm | 13h 4m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,609 nm | 13h 27m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,653 nm | 13h 33m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LTK?
- Latakia International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,175 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 LTK?
- Latakia International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,175 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to LTK?
- The closest alternate is Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE), about 49 nm away, followed by Al Qusayr Air Base (OS70) at 59 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LTK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 11h 15m (4,665 nm), New York about 11h 37m (4,823 nm), Anchorage about 12h 2m (5,001 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.