Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · Turkey

LTFHSZF

Samsun-Çarşamba Airport

Samsun, Turkey

ICAO

LTFH

IATA

SZF

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

18 ft

Country

Turkey

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at LTFH

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (LTFH / SZF) in Samsun, Turkey, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

LTFH is listed in our network as a regional airport with high traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

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.

Ground Handling at LTFH

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

Samsun-Çarşamba Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 8; airport category B as published.

Jet A1 Fuel at LTFH

Fuel on record at Samsun-Çarşamba Airport: Jet fuel. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to LTFH

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for LTFH: 41° 15′ 14″ N 36° 34′ 5″ E; elevation 18 ft; local time UTC+3.

Crew & Passenger Services in Samsun

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Samsun.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LTFH.

Cargo Operations at LTFH

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

Field Information

Samsun-Çarşamba Airport

Latitude
41° 15′ 14″ N
Longitude
36° 34′ 5″ E
ICAO code
LTFH
IATA code
SZF
Municipality
Samsun
Timezone
UTC+3
Traffic
High
Fuel Type
Jet fuel
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 8
Airport Category
B
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To SZF?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for LTFH.

Submit flight inquiry for LTFH

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – LTFH

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Samsun-Çarşamba Airport?

The ICAO code is LTFH and the IATA code is SZF.

Is Jet A1 available at LTFH?

Yes. Fuel on record at Samsun-Çarşamba Airport is Jet fuel; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at LTFH?

Samsun-Çarşamba Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 8.

What time zone does LTFH operate in?

Samsun-Çarşamba Airport operates on UTC+3.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for LTFH?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for LTFH.