
Regional airport · Rize, Türkiye
Rize-Artvin
- Elevation
- 16 ft
- Coordinates
- 41°11′N 40°51′E
- Local time
- Europe/Istanbul
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Field information
LTFO runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Rize-Artvin (LTFO/RZV) has one runway, 06/24, 9,843 ft (3,000 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at LTFO, 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
Rize
Elevation
16 ft
Position
41.1798, 40.8488
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Runways · LTFO
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 9,843 ft (3,000 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at LTFO.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Rize-Artvin (LTFO / RZV) in Rize, Turkey, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LTFO 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 LTFO
One 24/7 OCC desk
- 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.
- 02
Ground Handling at LTFO
Direct FBO and handler coordination at LTFO covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at LTFO
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at LTFO is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to LTFO
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LTFO: 41° 10′ 47″ N 40° 50′ 56″ E; elevation 16 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Rize
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Rize. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LTFO.
- 06
Cargo Operations at LTFO
Support for freighter operations into LTFO covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where LTFO sits in the network
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Operating into LTFO?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Rize-Artvin — one desk for the whole trip.