ECN LCEN Tymbou (Kirklar), CY
Ercan International Airport lies in the temperate mid-latitudes at 35.15° N, 33.51° E, on Asia/Famagusta time (UTC+3).
Ercan International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 11R/29L, measures 10,498 ft by 148 ft, which puts the field in the long-haul capable category: widebodies operate comfortably, though the very longest sectors may need a payload trade. The surface is concrete. 1 of the 2 carry runway lighting.
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11R/29L | 10,498 ft (3,200 m) | 148 ft | - | Unlit |
| 11L/29R | 9,039 ft (2,755 m) | 148 ft | Concrete | Lit |
Runway numbers are the magnetic heading rounded to ten degrees, which is why they change when the magnetic field drifts - runway numbers explained.
Great-circle distance from Ercan International Airport, closest first.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Direction | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beirut Rafic Hariri | BEY | 234 km | south-east | Beirut |
| Damascus | DAM | 337 km | south-east | Damascus |
| Ben Gurion | TLV | 373 km | south | Tel Aviv |
| Queen Alia | AMM | 446 km | south-east | Amman |
| Şanlıurfa GAP | GNY | 546 km | north-east | Şanlıurfa |
Geographically close airports and useful alternatives in CY.
How a field like this runs day to day is covered in how airports work. The codes ECN and LCEN are explained in airport codes decoded.
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Ercan International Airport uses the IATA code ECN on tickets and baggage tags, and the ICAO code LCEN in flight plans and on radar. The leading “L” in LCEN is the region marker: ICAO codes are grouped geographically, which is why airports near each other usually share their first letter or two while their IATA codes look unrelated.
Ercan International Airport operates 2 runways. The field sits at 404 ft above sea level.
Ercan International Airport operates on Asia/Famagusta local time. Scheduled departure and arrival times for this airport are always published in local time, not UTC.
Yes. The map on this page shows every aircraft broadcasting its position within about 55 km of Ercan International Airport. The boards split them into departures, arrivals and traffic passing overhead, all timed in Asia/Famagusta.