Regional airport · Balikesir, Türkiye

Balikesir/Merkez

LTBFBZI
Elevation
340 ft
Coordinates
39°37′N 27°56′E
Local time
Europe/Istanbul

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Field information

LTBF runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Balikesir/Merkez (LTBF/BZI) has one runway, 18/36, 9,810 ft (2,990 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at LTBF, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    Regional airport

  • Time zone

    Europe/Istanbul

  • Country

    Türkiye

    TR

  • Municipality

    Balıkesir

  • Elevation

    340 ft

  • Position

    39.6193, 27.9260

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 6

Runways · LTBF

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
18/369,810 ft (2,990 m)144 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at LTBF.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Balikesir/Merkez (LTBF / BZI) in Balikesir, Turkey, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LTBF is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at LTBF

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Turkey

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Turkey. Applicable permit lead times for Turkey are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Turkey are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at LTBF

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at LTBF covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at LTBF

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at LTBF is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to LTBF

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LTBF: 39° 37′ 9″ N 27° 55′ 34″ E; elevation 340 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Balikesir

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Balikesir. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LTBF.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at LTBF

    Support for freighter operations into LTBF covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where LTBF sits in the network

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