Regional airport · Van, Türkiye
Van/Ferit Melen
- Elevation
- 5,480 ft
- Coordinates
- 38°28′N 43°20′E
- Local time
- Europe/Istanbul
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Field information
LTCI runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Van/Ferit Melen (LTCI/VAN) has one runway, 03/21, 9,022 ft (2,750 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 8. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Slot required: plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at LTCI, 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
Van
Elevation
5,480 ft
Position
38.4682, 43.3323
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 8
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Slots
Slot required
Runways · LTCI
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 9,022 ft (2,750 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at LTCI.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Van/Ferit Melen (LTCI / VAN) in Van, Turkey, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LTCI 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 LTCI
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
- 02
Ground Handling at LTCI
Direct FBO and handler coordination at LTCI covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at LTCI
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at LTCI is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to LTCI
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LTCI: 38° 28′ 6″ N 43° 19′ 56″ E; elevation 5480 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Van
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Van. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LTCI.
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Cargo Operations at LTCI
Support for freighter operations into LTCI covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where LTCI sits in the network
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Operating into LTCI?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Van/Ferit Melen — one desk for the whole trip.