Malatya Airport

Malatya Aerodrome Chart (AIP AD 2 LTAT ADC)

Malatya Airport (Erhaç) (IATA: MLX, ICAO: LTAT) serves the city of Malatya in eastern Anatolia and is located 28 km north-west of the city. It is a joint military/civil aerodrome (AIP: "Available to: Military-Civil"), with DHMİ as the civil aerodrome operator. It is a regular or alternate aerodrome for all domestic air traffic and has a permanent border gate (customs and immigration H24).

The airport has two parallel runways, 03R/21L and 03L/21R (both 3,350 m × 45 m), but RWY 03L/21R is used as a taxiway by civil aircraft. It can be used as a runway for landing and take-off only in emergencies and when RWY 03R/21L is closed for maintenance. Elevation is 2,837 ft, the transition altitude is 10,000 ft and the transition level is assigned by ATC.

The airport lies inside the Malatya MTMA (military TMA), and the Erhaç CTR (5 NM radius) is controlled by Erhaç Tower. There is high terrain west and south-west of the aerodrome (spot heights above 10,000 ft on the charts), so circling approaches are not authorised west of the aerodrome. Restricted area LT-R23 (SFC–25,000 ft MSL) lies just west of the field and danger area LT-D14 (SFC–FL250) to the east. Malatya's other airfield, LTAO, is charted south-east of LTAT.

Scenery

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Preferential Runway System (PRS)

The AIP does not publish a Preferential Runway System for LTAT. The runway in use is selected by Erhaç Tower and announced on the ATIS. Keep these AIP facts in mind:

• RWY 21L is the only runway with an ILS (CAT I) and RNP approach. RWY 21R has an RNP approach, but RWY 03L/21R is normally used as a taxiway.
• There is no straight-in instrument approach to RWY 03L/R. The only RWY 03 procedure is the NDB C / VOR C circling approach (IAC-7).
• SIDs are published for both directions (RWY 21L/R and RWY 03L/R).
• RWY 03R/21L is not suitable for E and F category aircraft (AD 2.20 D).
• Hook and net barriers are installed on both runways (AD 2.23). The ADC caution says: "Follow ATC instructions for the serviceable hook and net barriers due to the RWY heading to be used for landing operations."

Arrival Procedures

Malatya is in the Malatya MTMA. Arrivals enter via UREBO (north-west), OKUDU (north-east), DIGIL (east), SONSU (south-east) or RASVA (south). OKUDU and DIGIL routes join at ASKER. These fixes should be the last point of your flight-planned route.

• The AIP STAR charts cover two types of arrival: conventional STARs to the ERH VOR or ERH NDB (charts STAR-1 to STAR-4, usable for either runway direction), and RNAV (GNSS) STARs for RWY 21L/R (chart STAR-5, "1R" designators).
• The RNAV STARs need RNP-1. If you are not RNP-1 approved, tell ATC.
• Max holding speed on all STARs is IAS 230 KT.
• RNP approaches (IAC-9, IAC-10): if you want one, tell Erhaç Approach on first contact.
• After landing, vacate the runway and contact Ground 121.65 unless told otherwise.
• Non-scheduled flights: check NOTAMs, because of heavy (military) training flights (AD 2.20 C).
• Aircraft without two-way radio need prior permission (AD 2.20 B).

Low Visibility Procedure

The AIP has no low visibility procedures for LTAT. The only precision approach is ILS CAT I to RWY 21L. Stop bars and runway guard lights are not available (AD 2.9).

Runways and ILS

Runway	ILS (LLZ)	Frequency / DME	Category	GP / RDH	THR elevation	Notes
21L	IMLY	109.9 MHz / CH36X (GP 333.8 MHz)	CAT I	3° / 51 ft	2,757 ft (TDZ 2,772 ft)	Main instrument runway. Precision approach lighting CAT I, 900 m Calvert system (600 m flashing)
03R	–	–	–	PAPI 3°	2,828 ft	No straight-in instrument approach. Simple approach lighting 150 m. Not suitable for Cat E/F aircraft
21R	–	–	–	PAPI 3°	2,762 ft	RNP approach (IAC-10). Simple approach lighting 390 m. Runway normally used as a taxiway
03L	–	–	–	PAPI 3°	2,837 ft	Runway normally used as a taxiway

Other navaids: ERH DVOR/DME 112.0 MHz (CH57X) and ERH NDB 421 kHz (coverage 100 NM), both north-east of the field at the same site. ERH TACAN CH82X is on the airfield. ERH DVOR/DME is unusable between R125–R180 beyond 30 NM below 13,000 ft, and between R250–R280 beyond 20 NM below 19,000 ft. On STAR-2 and STAR-4, DME information is based on the ERH TACAN (CH82X).

STARs

All conventional STARs end at the ERH VOR/NDB (holding inbound 025°, max IAS 230 KT; 7,700 ft is charted on the final segments inside 10 DME). Each chart uses a different navaid/DME combination, so the designator letter depends on the chart ATC assigns:

Chart	Based on	UREBO	OKUDU	DIGIL	SONSU	RASVA (direct)	RASVA (via SONSU)
STAR-1	ERH VOR/DME	1A	1A	1A	1A	1A	1B
STAR-2	ERH VOR (DME from ERH TACAN)	1B	1B	1B	1B	1C	1D
STAR-3	ERH NDB/DME	1C	1C	1C	1C	1G	1H
STAR-4	ERH NDB (DME from ERH TACAN)	1D	1D	1D	1D	1K	1L
STAR-5 (RNAV, RWY 21L/R)	GNSS	1R	1R	1R	1R	–	1R

Routes and charted minimum levels (conventional STARs): UREBO track 107° to ERH; OKUDU 213° to ASKER, then 283° to ERH (DIGIL 284° to ASKER); SONSU 334° to ERH; RASVA 359° to ERH (direct) or 032° to SONSU (29.15 NM) and then 334°. Inner segments are charted at FL110 (from SONSU/RASVA) and FL120 (from ASKER, OKUDU, DIGIL). Inside the ERH DME rings, 8,000–10,000 ft and then 7,700 ft are charted. See the charts for full details.

RWY 21L/R (RNAV STAR-5)

The RNAV STARs end at CUSWA (FAF) at 5,500 ft, max 180 KT, via SIMWO (IF) at 7,000 ft or above. Descent is "as cleared".

STAR	Route (AIP abbreviated description)
UREBO 1R	UREBO [FL200+] – AT360 [FL150+] – AT361 – AT362 [9,000+] – SIMWO [7,000+] – CUSWA [180 KT max; 5,500]
OKUDU 1R	OKUDU – ASKER [FL150+] – AT460 [10,000+] – AT461 [9,000+] – SIMWO [7,000+] – CUSWA [180 KT max; 5,500]
DIGIL 1R	DIGIL – ASKER [FL150+] – AT460 [10,000+] – AT461 [9,000+] – SIMWO [7,000+] – CUSWA [180 KT max; 5,500]
SONSU 1R	SONSU [FL200+] – AT450 [FL150+] – AT460 [10,000+] – AT461 [9,000+] – SIMWO [7,000+] – CUSWA [180 KT max; 5,500]
RASVA 1R	RASVA – SONSU [FL200+] – AT450 [FL150+] – AT460 [10,000+] – AT461 [9,000+] – SIMWO [7,000+] – CUSWA [180 KT max; 5,500]

Chart caution: ATC will clear you for the final approach (IAC-2, IAC-3, IAC-4, IAC-8, IAC-9 or IAC-10) at or before CUSWA. The first option is the ILS Y approach RWY 21L.

Conventional STARs (both runway directions)

After reaching ERH, expect the base turn procedure of the approach in use (see Instrument Approaches), or the NDB C / VOR C circling procedure when RWY 03 is in use.

Instrument Approaches

Runway	Approach	Chart	Initial approach	Notes
21L	ILS Y CAT I / LOC Y	IAC-4	ERH VOR at 7,700 ft, base turn outbound R-036 (Cat A/B) or R-043 (Cat C/D), max 185 KT	VOR and DME required. OCA CAT I 2,960 ft (203 ft) with 4% missed approach gradient, or 3,210 ft (453 ft) with 2.5%; LOC 3,210 ft (453 ft)
	ILS X CAT I / LOC X	IAC-8	ERH NDB at 7,700 ft, base turn outbound 036° (Cat A/B) or 043° (Cat C/D) of ERH NDB	NDB and DME required. OCA CAT I 3,210 ft (453 ft) with 5% missed approach gradient, or 3,600 ft (843 ft) with 2.5%; LOC 3,210 ft (453 ft)
	VOR Z	IAC-2	As ILS Y (ERH VOR base turn)	DME required. MAPt at ERH VOR. OCA 3,210 ft (453 ft)
	NDB Z	IAC-3	As ILS X (ERH NDB base turn)	DME required. MAPt at ERH NDB. OCA 3,260 ft (503 ft)
	RNP	IAC-9 / 9A	CUSWA (FAF) 5,500 ft, max 180 KT (from STAR-5 via SIMWO)	LNAV only. RNP APCH approval and GNSS required. OCA 3,400 ft (643 ft)
21R	RNP	IAC-10 / 10A	CUSWA (FAF) 5,500 ft, max 180 KT	LNAV only. RNP APCH approval and GNSS required. OCA 3,400 ft (638 ft)
	NDB B, VOR B	IAC-5, IAC-6	ERH at 7,700 ft, base turn outbound 031°/R-031 (Cat A/B) or 038°/R-038 (Cat C/D); final track 200°	DME required. Straight-in not authorised; circling only (3,350 ft Cat A/B, 3,550 ft Cat C/D)
03R	NDB C, VOR C	IAC-7	ERH at 13,000 ft, outbound 205° to D17, then turn inbound (025°) at the IF (D17) at 9,300 ft	DME required. Straight-in not authorised; circling only, OCA 3,900 ft (1,063 ft). FAF D9.6 (7,400 ft), MAPt D2.8
–	NDB A, VOR A	IAC-1	ERH at 7,700 ft, timed base turn: Cat A/B 3 min on R-037, Cat C/D 2 min on R-047, descending to 5,500 ft, inbound 205°	Straight-in not authorised; circling only, OCA 3,900 ft (1,063 ft). MAPt at ERH NDB/VOR

RWY 21L final approach (ILS Y / ILS X): after the base turn, intercept the final at 5,500 ft (D9 ERH / D10.16 IMLY). CUSWA (FAP) is at D7.5 ERH / D8.66 IMLY at 5,500 ft. Intercept the GP at 7.5 DME from ERH (8.66 DME from the GP/DME). The final track is 205°, the GP is 3° and you should be at 4,080 ft at D3 ERH / D4.16 IMLY.

RNP RWY 21L/21R final approach: CUSWA (FAF) 5,500 ft, max 180 KT → AT140 (21L) / AT240 (21R) at 4,080 ft or above → MA21L / MA21R (MAPt, fly-over, 1.9 NM before the threshold). The final descent angle is 3° (5.24%), and timing is not authorised for defining the MAPt.

Notes on all approach charts:

• Circling is not authorised west of the aerodrome due to high terrain.
• Max base turn speed is IAS 185 KT. Max holding speed is IAS 230 KT.

Minimum Sector Altitude (25 NM, ERH VOR/DME or NDB; sectors as bearings TO ERH): 090°–180°: 9,500 ft; 180°–270°: 9,500 ft; 270°–360°: 10,500 ft; 360°–090°: 10,000 ft. The minimum radar vectoring altitude chart (MRVC, a military "RAPCON" chart) shows 5,000–7,700 ft close to the aerodrome. It rises to 12,000–20,000 ft over the high terrain to the west and south-west. The MRVC also notes "ASR may be unusable between R130–R180 at any level and distance".

Holdings

Fix	Used for	Inbound track	Altitude	Max IAS
ERH VOR/NDB	Conventional STARs (STAR-1…4); initial approach and missed approach of all conventional IACs	025°	7,700 ft	230 KT
AT362	UREBO 1R (STAR-5)	116°	9,000 ft	230 KT
AT461	OKUDU/DIGIL/SONSU/RASVA 1R (STAR-5); missed approach (MAHF) of RNP RWY 21L/21R	296°	9,000 ft	230 KT

Missed Approach

Approach	Missed approach procedure
ILS Y, ILS X, VOR Z, NDB Z RWY 21L; NDB B, VOR B	Climb on R-205 (205° of ERH NDB), cross 3,700 ft, then turn left climbing to cross ERH at 7,700 ft and hold. If unable to reach 7,700 ft at ERH, intercept R-004 (004° of the NDB), cross 6,000 ft, then turn right climbing to cross ERH at 7,700 ft and hold. Max IAS 185 KT until inbound to ERH.
NDB A, VOR A	As above, but cross 4,300 ft on R-205 before the left turn, and 6,400 ft on R-004 if unable to reach 7,700 ft at ERH. Max IAS 185 KT until inbound to ERH.
NDB C, VOR C (RWY 03R)	Climb straight ahead until passing ERH VOR/NDB, then turn left climbing to 9,400 ft and intercept ERH R-020 (020° of the NDB). After passing 9,400 ft, turn left climbing to 13,000 ft, proceed to ERH and hold.
RNP RWY 21L / 21R	No turn before the MAPt. Climb to 9,000 ft, then from MA21L/MA21R turn left to AT150/AT250 (max 185 KT), turn left to AT251 (max 185 KT, at or above 5,020 ft for 21L or 5,040 ft for 21R), turn left to AT252 (max 230 KT), turn left to AT461 and hold.

Radio Failure

The general procedures in Türkiye AIP ENR 1.3 apply. The RNP charts (IAC-9, IAC-10) say to refer to LTAT AD 2.22 for radio failure procedures, but AD 2.22 is NIL in AIRAC 2610.

Ground Operations

Ground Layout

In normal civil operations RWY 03R/21L is the only active runway. RWY 03L/21R is used as a taxiway by civil aircraft and ATC will refer to it as such. TWYs A and B connect the two runways at the 03 end, and TWYs C and D connect them at the 21 end. TWY G connects the apron with RWY 03R/21L near the RWY 21L end. Stop bars and runway guard lights are not available. Taxiways have edge lighting only, and RWY 21R has runway threshold identification lights (RTIL).

There are engine test areas at the 21 end of the aerodrome, and a Military VIP Apron next to the civil apron. The hook barrier (aircraft arrester system) and net barrier equipment is installed alongside the runways. On RWY 03R/21L, the hook barrier barracks are 85 m east/west of the centreline, 460 m from each threshold, and the net barrier posts (1.5 m high) are 56 m east/west of the centreline near both thresholds. On RWY 03L/21R, the hook barrier barracks are 61 m east/west of the centreline, 454 m from the 03L threshold.

Apron, Gates and Stands

Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart (AIP AD 2 LTAT PRKG)

The civil Apron is in front of the terminal and connected to the runway system by TWY G. It has 7 stands:

• Stands 1–5: B737-800 / A321
• Stand 6: B737-800
• Stand 7: A310

The Military VIP Apron is south-west of the civil apron.

De-icing

De-icing is available during aerodrome working hours (Type 2 KILFROST ABC-3 fluid and a de-icing car). The AIP publishes no de-icing pad or procedure.

Planning Taxi Time

All civil traffic taxis via the apron, TWY G and RWY 03L/21R (used as taxiway).

• RWY 21L: intersection take-off from TWY G is published (TORA 3,000 m).
• RWY 03R: departures taxi the full length of the field to the 03 end (TWY A/B).

ATIS

Erhaç Information is broadcast on 129.325 MHz (UHF 339.85 MHz), H24. Always copy the ATIS before calling.

Obtaining Clearance

There is no separate Delivery position in the AIP. Call Erhaç Ground (121.65) for your ATC clearance. In your initial call, include your callsign, stand, destination and the ATIS letter you have received.

Pushback and Engine Start

Call Ground with your callsign and stand number when you are fully ready. Ground will either clear you or ask you to stand by.

Taxi Procedures

RWY 03L/21R is a taxiway for civil aircraft. Follow ATC's taxi instructions carefully, because there are no stop bars and military traffic (including arrested-landing equipment and engine test areas) shares the aerodrome.

Runway	Intersection	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA
03R	Full length	3,350 m	3,350 m	3,350 m	3,350 m
21L	Full length	3,350 m	3,350 m	3,350 m	3,350 m
	G	3,000 m	3,000 m	3,000 m	–
03L	Full length	3,350 m	3,350 m	3,350 m	3,350 m
21R	Full length	3,350 m	3,350 m	3,350 m	3,350 m
	C	3,000 m	3,000 m	3,000 m	–

Phraseology to be Used for Taxi

Pilot: Erhaç Ground, THY7CM, stand 3, request taxi.

GND: THY7CM, Erhaç Ground, taxi to holding point runway 21L via G.

Pilot: Taxi to holding point runway 21L via G, THY7CM.

(approaching the holding point)

GND: THY7CM, contact Erhaç Tower 118.475.

Pilot: Erhaç Tower 118.475, THY7CM.

Departure Procedures

RECAT - LTAT

Turkish airspace uses wake turbulence re-categorisation (RECAT-EU). More information on SkyBrary.

RECAT LTAT		Follower
		Super Heavy (A)	Upper Heavy (B)	Lower Heavy (C)	Upper Medium (D)	Lower Medium (E)	Light (F)
Leader	A Super Heavy	80s	100s	120s	140s	160s	180s
	B Upper Heavy	80s	80s	80s	100s	120s	140s
	C Lower Heavy	80s	80s	80s	80s	100s	120s
	D Upper Medium	80s	80s	80s	80s	80s	120s
	E Lower Medium	80s	80s	80s	80s	80s	100s
	F Light	80s	80s	80s	80s	80s	80s

Minimum Runway Occupancy Time for Departures

The AIP (AD 2.20) has no runway occupancy or pilot reaction-time rules for LTAT.

SIDs

All Malatya SIDs are conventional and route via the ERH VOR (SID-1, SID-2) or the ERH NDB (SID-3, SID-4). There are no RNAV SIDs. After take-off you climb on the extended runway track, turn left back to ERH, and then fly out on the ERH radial/bearing to the exit fix. Exit fixes are UREBO, RASVA, SONSU, DIGIL and OKUDU, which should be the first point of your flight-planned route.

Runway	Chart / navaid	Designators	Initial procedure	Min. climb gradient
21L/R	SID-1 (ERH VOR)	UREBO 1E, RASVA 1E, SONSU 1E, DIGIL 1E, OKUDU 1E	Intercept ERH R-205, cross 3,700 ft, then turn left to ERH VOR. Cross ERH VOR at or above 5,500 ft	4.7% (286 ft/NM) until crossing 10,000 ft
	SID-3 (ERH NDB)	UREBO 1M, RASVA 1M, SONSU 1M, DIGIL 1M, OKUDU 1M	Intercept 205° of ERH NDB, cross 3,700 ft, then turn left to ERH NDB. Cross ERH NDB at or above 5,500 ft	4.7% (286 ft/NM) until crossing 10,000 ft
03L/R	SID-2 (ERH VOR)	UREBO 1F, RASVA 1F, SONSU 1F, DIGIL 1F, OKUDU 1F	Intercept ERH R-025, cross 5,000 ft, then turn left to ERH VOR. Cross ERH VOR at or above 7,000 ft	Not stated on chart
	SID-4 (ERH NDB)	UREBO 1N, RASVA 1N, SONSU 1N, DIGIL 1N, OKUDU 1N	Intercept 025° of ERH NDB, cross 5,000 ft, then turn left to ERH NDB. Cross ERH NDB at or above 7,000 ft	3.8% (231 ft/NM) until crossing 10,000 ft
All SIDs: max IAS 204 KT until inbound to ERH VOR/NDB.

Routes after ERH (same for all four charts; NDB bearings on SID-3/4):

• UREBO: ERH R-287 to UREBO
• RASVA: ERH R-179 to RASVA
• SONSU: ERH R-153 to SONSU
• DIGIL: ERH R-103 to ASKER, then DIGIL
• OKUDU: ERH R-103 to ASKER, then OKUDU (EZS R-213)

Noise Abatement Procedures

Aircraft certified to ICAO Annex 16 Vol. I Chapter 3 must apply NADP-2; Chapter 2 aircraft apply NADP-1 only. All other aircraft apply NADP-1 or NADP-2. Noise abatement procedures apply until passing 3,000 ft.

Airborne

Unless instructed otherwise, contact Erhaç Approach on 118.775 after take-off, when Tower tells you to. Comply with all speed and altitude restrictions on the SID (max 204 KT until inbound to ERH, and the minimum climb gradient).

TWR: THY7CM, contact Erhaç Approach 118.775, goodbye.

Pilot: Erhaç Approach 118.775, THY7CM, goodbye.

Pilot: Erhaç Approach, THY7CM, UREBO 1E.

APP: THY7CM, Erhaç Approach, radar contact, climb FL150.

After Departure

After leaving the Malatya MTMA you will be handed over to Ankara Control depending on your exit fix and route.

Thank you for flying with TRvACC — hope to see you again in Malatya!

VFR Procedures

The AIP has no published VFR routes for Malatya. It gives the following rules (AD 2.17, AD 2.23):

• The Erhaç CTR is a circle of 5 NM radius centred on 382456N 0380459E, from SFC to 4,000 ft AMSL. That is only about 1,160 ft above aerodrome elevation.
• VFR traffic must not pass through the Erhaç CTR unless authorised by Erhaç Tower.
• VFR traffic not equipped with radio going to any aerodrome within the Malatya MTMA must not affect the instrument approach, missed approach and SID routes.
• Aircraft using the airport without two-way radio need prior permission (AD 2.20 B).
• A helicopter TLOF/FATO (36 × 76 m, elevation 2,730 ft, bearing 120, PAPI) is published in AD 2.16.

Frequencies

Station	Callsign	Frequency
ATIS	Erhaç Information	129.325 (UHF 339.85)
Ground	Erhaç Ground	121.65
Tower	Erhaç Tower	118.475 (UHF 257.8)
Approach	Erhaç Approach	118.775 (UHF 362.3); emergency 121.5 / 243.0

All of the above are published as H24. Erhaç Rescue Sub-centre (SAR) operates HO on 122.1 MHz, 257.8 MHz, 3023 kHz and 5680 kHz.

Operating hours in AD 2.3: AD operator "See NOTAM", and ATS, fuelling, handling and de-icing "As AD working hours". Customs/immigration, health and security are H24.

References

• Türkiye AIP, AD 2 LTAT – Malatya, text pages AD 2.1–2.24 (AIRAC 2610)
• AD 2 LTAT ADC – Aerodrome Chart
• AD 2 LTAT PRKG – Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart
• AD 2 LTAT SID-1, SID-3 (RWY 21L/R, ERH VOR / ERH NDB); SID-2, SID-4 (RWY 03L/R, ERH VOR / ERH NDB)
• AD 2 LTAT STAR-1 to STAR-4 (conventional, ERH VOR/NDB); STAR-5 (RNAV (GNSS) RWY 21L/R)
• AD 2 LTAT IAC-1 to IAC-10 (incl. IAC-9A, IAC-10A) – Instrument Approach Charts
• AD 2 LTAT MRVC – Minimum Radar Vectoring Altitude Chart

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