Tekman Airport (LTKM) – Gateway to the Mountains of Eastern Türkiye Nestled in the rugged mountains of Erzurum Province, Tekman is a remote town in Eastern Türkiye known for its breathtaking scenery, long winters, and traditional rural lifestyle. Surrounded by towering peaks and vast open landscapes, it offers one of the country's most spectacular mountain flying environments. At 6,276 ft (1,913 m) above sea level, Tekman Airport combines high-altitude operations with demanding terrain. Its 5,906 ft (1,800 m) runway supports everything from GA aircraft to airliners as large as the Airbus A330. The airport features a commercial apron, a dedicated General Aviation area, private hangars, a control tower, and a fire station. Flying into Tekman is where the real challenge begins. Runway 15 offers an ILS approach, but a hill just 2.5 NM before the threshold leaves little room for error. Runway 33 requires a demanding circling approach with a left turn followed by a tight right turn between the surrounding mountains before lining up with the runway. Whether you fly an airliner, a regional turboprop, or a bush aircraft, Tekman Airport delivers an unforgettable high-altitude mountain flying experience.