What is the tower frequency at LTCI?

The tower frequency at Ferit Melen is 118.1 MHz.

Does LTCI require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Ferit Melen (Türkiye).

Where is LTCI located?

Ferit Melen (LTCI) is located in Van, Türkiye.

What is the IATA code for LTCI?

The IATA code for Ferit Melen is VAN.

How long is the runway at LTCI?

The main runway at Ferit Melen (03/21) measures 9022 X 148.

Is LTCI a port of entry?

Yes, Ferit Melen is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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Ferit Melen (LTCI/VAN) — Van, Türkiye

Ferit Melen (LTCI/VAN) serves Van, Türkiye. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (03/21). Field elevation is 5480 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 7/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: LTCI
Name: Ferit Melen
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 38.468201
Longitude: 43.332298
Elevation: 5480 ft
Country: Türkiye
Municipality: Van
IATA Code: VAN
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
Distance from City: 32.6 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 03/21

Designation: 03/21
Dimensions: 9022 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.100 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: TRY 98 per tonne MTOW
Parking Fee: TRY 91 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 2 hours free
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: TRY
Remarks: DHMI standard charges at Van Ferit Melen. Fees in TRY, subject to periodic revision.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Jet A-1 supplied by local provider at Van Ferit Melen. Into-plane service included.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Full immigration processing at Van Ferit Melen. DGCA Turkey requires prior landing permit for non-scheduled flights. e-Visa recommended.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: No curfew at Van Ferit Melen. Noise abatement procedures apply during night hours. Preferential runway system may be in effect.

Airport Services

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Türkiye Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 3d Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: Conditional
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours minimum. General aviation flights adhering to ECAC guidelines may be exempt.
Landing Lead Time: 2-3 working days (standard). Emergency/air ambulance: possible within hours with complete documentation.

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require SHGM authorization, 3 business days for overflight, 5 for landing.

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Active NOTAMs

J3021/26 critical

Only runway closed

RWY 03/21 CLSD TO ALL TFC INCLUDING UAV-UCAV DUE TO CONST FOR PARALLEL TWY. NOTE: EXC HELICOPTERS BASED AT THE AIRPORT, PROVIDED THEY TKOF/LDG IN THE EASTBOUND DIRECTION ON THEIR OWN APRONS WITHOUT USING THE RWY.

2026-07-22 18:45:00 2026-07-30 23:59:00

A2406/26 warning

Aerodrome restriction

TRIGGER NOTAM-PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 07/26 WEF 09 JUL 2026 CHANGES OF LTCI AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS, AD 2 LTCI ADC

2026-07-09 00:00:00 2026-07-22 23:59:00

J3020/26 caution

Runway restriction

RWY 03/21 OPR SUBJ PREVIOUS COND

2026-07-22 09:10:08 Until further notice

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at LTCI?: The tower frequency at Ferit Melen is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at LTCI?: Ferit Melen offers Jet A-1.
Does LTCI require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Ferit Melen (Türkiye).
Where is LTCI located?: Ferit Melen (LTCI) is located in Van, Türkiye.
What is the IATA code for LTCI?: The IATA code for Ferit Melen is VAN.
How long is the runway at LTCI?: The main runway at Ferit Melen (03/21) measures 9022 X 148.
Is LTCI a port of entry?: Yes, Ferit Melen is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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