Van Ferit Melen Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-19Van Ferit Melen Airport serves the Van region of eastern Türkiye from a site in Edremit district, laid out parallel to the shore of Lake Van, the country's largest lake. It sits at an elevation of about 1,670 metres. The airport is named after Ferit Melen, a Van-born politician who served as prime minister. The State Airports Authority (DHMİ) runs it, and it is open 24 hours a day.
Services at Van Ferit Melen Airport
2 of 6 available- 1optionParkingVan Ferit Melen Havalimanı OtoparkıView parking guide
- 2optionsCar RentalsEnterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car RentalView car rentals guide
- None listed yetHotels
- None listed yetLounges
- None listed yetShuttles
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Passengers1.2M1,164,400 in 2025
- Services3listed across 2 of 6 types
- Movements13K12,643 flights a year
- Local timeIstanbul time
- IATAVANICAO LTCI
- Opened1943
- Runways1
- Terminals1mixed
Terminals
1 terminal- PAMixedPassenger TerminalTurkish Airlines, AJet, Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- VanNortheast of the airport8 km
- EdremitSouthwest of the airport10 km
Questions
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What are the airport codes for Van Ferit Melen Airport?
Van Ferit Melen Airport uses the following codes: IATA: VAN, ICAO: LTCI. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Van Ferit Melen Airport located?
Van Ferit Melen Airport is located in Van, Van Province, Turkey. The airport coordinates are 38.4682°, 43.3323°.
What services are available at Van Ferit Melen Airport?
Van Ferit Melen Airport offers: 1 parking options, 2 car rental companies. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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