Gazipasa Alanya Airport

Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport Aerodrome Chart (AIP AD 2 LTFG ADC)

Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport (IATA: GZP, ICAO: LTFG) serves Alanya and the eastern part of the Antalya coast. It is located 40 km east of Alanya, right on the Mediterranean shoreline, with high mountainous terrain immediately north and east of the field. The airport is operated by TAV Gazipaşa Alanya Havalimanı İşletmeciliği A.Ş.

The airport has a single runway, 08/26 (2,350 m × 45 m, concrete), at an elevation of 126 ft. The transition altitude is 15,000 ft. Because of the terrain, Gazipaşa is a special airport in every sense:

• RWY 08 is used for landing only and RWY 26 for take-off only (AD 2.13, AD 2.22).
• The runway is classified as a "non-instrument runway" intended for aircraft using an instrument approach procedure to a point beyond which the approach may continue in visual meteorological conditions (AD 2.12, AD 2.22). There is no ILS glide path – only a localizer (LOC ONLY), NDB/DME and RNP approaches.
• The aerodrome is classified as Category C (EU OPS 1 AMC OPS 1.975). Commercial operators with aircraft of 20 or more passenger seats need a special flight permission, including a Special Go-Around Procedure (SGAP) and simulator training (see Special Airport Requirements).
• Gazipaşa-Alanya shall not be selected as an alternate aerodrome (take-off, en-route or destination).
• Circling is not authorised north of the aerodrome.

The aerodrome reference code is 4D. There is one apron in front of the terminal with stands 1–6 (plus 1A–4A), connected to the runway by TWYs A and B. There is no parallel taxiway.

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Preferential Runway System (PRS)

The AIP does not publish a Preferential Runway System for LTFG. Instead, runway use is fixed by AD 2.22:

ATC allocates RWY 08 for landing and RWY 26 for departing traffic as the runway in use. (AD 2.22 item 5)

• RWY 08 has no declared take-off distances and RWY 26 has no declared landing distance (AD 2.13: RWY 08 LDA 2,350 m "for landing"; RWY 26 TORA/TODA/ASDA 2,350 m "for take off").
• RWY 26 or RWY 08 may be allocated for departures only to traffic operating without passengers and cargo that has been permitted by the Turkish DGCA under AD 2.22 item 4.
• Using a runway other than the one designated by ATC is only possible if the pilot-in-command clearly states the selection to ATC and accepts the responsibility.
• There is no published tailwind limit: the maximum tailwind component for landing is determined by the aircraft operator, and the responsibility for landing under these conditions lies with the operator and the pilot-in-command (AD 2.22 item 6).

In practice this means all arrivals land on RWY 08 (towards the east, from over the sea) and all departures take off from RWY 26 (towards the west, out over the sea), regardless of the wind direction.

Arrival Procedures

Gazipaşa lies inside the Gazipaşa TMA, next to the Antalya TMA. Per AD 2.17, approach service is provided by (a) Antalya APP, (b) Gazipaşa TWR when required or when transferred by Antalya APP. The STAR and approach charts list Antalya (AYT) APP 120.225 / 126.025.

There are two families of RNAV (GNSS) STARs for RWY 08 (both RNP 1 required), plus one conventional STAR:

• 1C STARs (STAR-2) lead to the LOC ONLY RWY 08 approach (IAC-3). Aircraft requesting the LOC ONLY approach must inform Antalya APP on first contact with the phrase "Request LOC ONLY Approach RWY 08".
• 1D STARs (STAR-3) lead to the RNP RWY 08 approach (IAC-4). Aircraft requesting the RNAV (GNSS) approach must inform Antalya APP on first contact with the phrase "Request RNAV Approach RWY 08".
• EVKOR 1B (STAR-1) is a conventional arrival to the GZP NDB.

Runways and Navaids

Runway	Use	Approach aid	Frequency / DME	THR elevation	Lighting	Notes
08	Landing only (LDA 2,350 m)	LLZ IGZP (no glide path)	108.5 MHz / CH22X	52 ft	Simple approach lighting 420 m (all flashing), PAPI 3° (left), RTIL, centreline/edge	IGZP LLZ/DME unusable beyond 10° of the nominal inbound track due to mountains; caution advised outside this area.
26	Take-off only (TORA/TODA/ASDA 2,350 m)	–	–	126 ft	No approach lighting; centreline/edge	Turning area at the RWY 26 end (ADC)

Other navaids: GZP NDB 316 kHz and GZP DME CH89X (114.2), co-located north of the runway (361815.8N 0321751.0E). GZP NDB is not to be used between 320°–120°; GZP DME is not to be used between 301°–159°.

STARs

RNAV STARs start at UTUSO, ELROP and BATNU; the conventional STAR starts at EVKOR. On the charts, Antalya traffic reaches UTUSO from AYT and ELROP from MUT.

Approach to be flown	Designator	Entry point → route	Ends at
LOC ONLY RWY 08 (IAC-3)	UTUSO 1C	UTUSO (9,000 ft or above) → BEPTO (IF, 3,200 ft or above)	EVBUM (FAF) at 2,000 ft
	ELROP 1C	ELROP (FL130 or above) → FG711 (10,000 ft+) → FG712 (8,000 ft+) → ROKDU (5,000 ft+) → BEPTO (3,200 ft+)
	BATNU 1C	BATNU (9,000 ft+) → FG714 (6,000 ft+) → FG715 → ETPUX → BEPTO (3,200 ft+)
RNP RWY 08 (IAC-4)	ELROP 1D	ELROP (FL130+) → FG711 (10,000 ft+) → FG712 (8,000 ft+) → ROKDU	ROKDU (IAF) 5,000 ft or above
	BATNU 1D	BATNU (9,000 ft+) → FG714 (6,000 ft+) → FG715 → ETPUX	ETPUX (IAF)
Conventional (NDB)	EVKOR 1B	EVKOR (293° / 16.23 DME from GZP) → track 113° at 7,500 ft → GZP NDB	GZP NDB (holding, minimum 7,500 ft)

There is no UTUSO 1D: UTUSO is itself an IAF of the RNP RWY 08 approach (9,000 ft or above). No speed limits are published on the RNAV STARs.

RNAV STARs RWY 08

The 1C arrivals all join BEPTO (IF, 3,200 ft or above, 12 DME GZP), from where the final approach track is 077° to EVBUM (FAF, at 2,000 ft). The 1D arrivals end at the RNP IAFs ROKDU or ETPUX and continue on the RNP RWY 08 approach via BEPTO. Holdings are charted at UTUSO (minimum 9,000 ft, inbound 118°) and BEPTO (minimum 3,200 ft, inbound 077°).

MSA (25 NM around IF BEPTO, on the RNAV charts): divided along the 120°/300° line – 10,000 ft on the northern (land) side and 3,000 ft on the southern (sea) side.

For radio failure on the RNAV procedures see Radio Failure (AD 2.22).

Conventional STAR

EVKOR 1B (STAR-1): from EVKOR (36°25'44"N 032°00'00"E, 293° of GZP NDB / 16.23 DME, reached via airway T336) fly track 113° at 7,500 ft to the GZP NDB and hold (minimum 7,500 ft, inbound 070°, outbound 250°). Continue with the NDB or NDB/DME approach (IAC-1 / IAC-2).

Instrument Approaches

All approaches are to RWY 08. Straight-in minima exist only for the LOC ONLY and RNP approaches; the NDB and NDB/DME procedures are circling only (straight-in not authorised). All approach charts carry the caution: (1) Circling not authorised north of the aerodrome; (2) refer to AD 2.22 for special flight procedures and crew qualification.

Approach	Chart	Initial approach	Final approach	OCA (H)
RNP RWY 08 (LNAV) – GNSS required, RNP APCH approval	IAC-4 / 4A / 4B	IAFs UTUSO (9,000 ft+), ROKDU (5,000 ft+) or ETPUX (6,000 ft+) → BEPTO (IF, 3,200 ft+)	BEPTO → EVBUM (FAF, 2,000 ft, 6.0 NM to THR 08) → MA08 (MAPt, fly-over, 1.0 NM before THR); track 077°, 5.2% (3.0°) descent	Straight-in LNAV: 1,200 ft (1,148) with missed approach gradient 2.5%, 1,000 ft (948) with 4%. Circling: A 2,000 (1,874), B 2,400 (2,274), C 2,900 (2,774), D 4,000 (3,874)
LOC ONLY RWY 08 – NDB/DME required	IAC-3	From UTUSO (9,000 ft, track 118°) to BEPTO (IF, 3,200 ft, 12 DME NDB / 12.67 DME LLZ); or from ELROP (FL130, track 230° at 10,000 ft) to the GZP holding (minimum 10,000 ft), then 120° / 170° and the 12 DME arc to BEPTO	LLZ 077° → EVBUM (FAF, 2,000 ft, 6.7 DME NDB / 7.35 DME LLZ) → MAPt at 2.5 DME NDB / 3.17 DME LLZ	Straight-in: 1,200 ft (1,148) with missed approach gradient 2.5%, 1,000 ft (948) with 3.7%. Circling: A 2,000 (1,874), B 2,400 (2,274), C 2,900 (2,774), D 4,000 (3,874)
NDB/DME (circling only)	IAC-2	GZP NDB/DME (holding, minimum 7,500 ft); racetrack outbound 250° to 12.5 DME, max IAS 185 KT	Inbound 070° from 12.5 DME (4,300 ft) to the MAPt at 4 DME	Straight-in: not authorised. Circling: A 2,000 (1,874), B 2,400 (2,274), C 2,900 (2,774), D 4,000 (3,874)
NDB (circling only)	IAC-1	GZP NDB (holding, minimum 7,500 ft); racetrack outbound 250° – A/B 4 min, C/D 3 min – max IAS 185 KT	Inbound 070° (4,300 ft at racetrack turn) to the MAPt at the NDB	Straight-in: not authorised. Circling: A/B 2,400 (2,274), C 2,900 (2,774), D 4,000 (3,874)

RNP RWY 08 remarks (IAC-4): RNP APCH approval required; aircraft unable to comply with the procedure shall inform Antalya APP at first contact; for RNAV phraseology refer to ENR 1.5. Descent table (5.2%): 6 NM 2,000 ft – 5 NM 1,684 – 4 NM 1,368 – 3 NM 1,052 – 2 NM 736 ft. Timing is not authorised for defining the MAPt.

Minimum Sector Altitude (25 NM, GZP NDB; sectors as bearings TO GZP, conventional charts): 090°–180°: 11,000 ft; 180°–270°: 11,000 ft; 270°–360°: 10,000 ft; 360°–090°: 4,000 ft. Charted terrain around the field includes 4,104 ft, 6,772 ft and 7,093 ft north and east of the airport.

Holdings

Fix	Used for	Inbound track	Minimum altitude	Max IAS
GZP NDB	STAR EVKOR 1B; NDB and NDB/DME approaches and their missed approaches	070°	7,500 ft	230 KT
GZP NDB	LOC ONLY RWY 08 – transition from ELROP	256°	10,000 ft	230 KT
BEPTO (IF)	STARs 1C; missed approach LOC ONLY and RNP RWY 08	076° (IAC-3) / 077° (STAR-2, IAC-4)	3,200 ft	230 KT (IAC-3)
UTUSO (IAF)	STAR UTUSO 1C; RNP RWY 08	118°	9,000 ft	Not charted

Missed Approach

Approach	Missed approach procedure
RNP RWY 08	Climb to 3,200 ft. From MA08 turn right to FG715, turn right to ETPUX, turn right to BEPTO and hold. Max IAS 185 KT at MA08. (MA08 [K185-;R] – FG715 [R] – ETPUX [R] – BEPTO)
LOC ONLY RWY 08	Max IAS 185 KT until intercepting 170° of GZP NDB. Turn right onto 120° at 2.5 DME to intercept 170° of GZP NDB, turn right and proceed along the 12 DME arc and hold over BEPTO at minimum 3,200 ft.
NDB/DME	Max IAS 185 KT until inbound to GZP NDB/DME. Turn right onto 120° at 4 DME to intercept 170° of GZP NDB, then turn right at 10 DME to cross GZP NDB/DME at 7,500 ft and hold. If unable to reach 7,500 ft at GZP NDB/DME, intercept 360° of GZP NDB, cross 6,100 ft, then left climbing to cross GZP NDB/DME at 7,500 ft and hold.
NDB	Max IAS 185 KT until inbound to GZP NDB. Turn right onto 170° of GZP NDB, cross 4,100 ft, then right climbing to cross GZP NDB at 7,500 ft and hold. If unable to reach 7,500 ft at GZP NDB, intercept 360° of NDB, cross 6,100 ft, then left climbing to cross GZP NDB at 7,500 ft and hold.

Note that all missed approaches turn right, out over the sea (south), away from the terrain north of the field. Operators flying to LTFG must additionally have their own Special Go-Around Procedure (SGAP) for a one-engine-inoperative go-around below the OCA(H) (see below).

Special Airport Requirements (AD 2.22)

These rules come from AD 2.22 and the DGCA flight permission forms published with it (AD 2 LTFG-8 to -12). They are real-world operator requirements, but they explain how Gazipaşa is flown:

• All operations to/from Gazipaşa-Alanya are under the responsibility of aircraft operators and pilots-in-command.
• Commercial Air Transport operators using aircraft with 20 or more passenger seats, or wanting to take off from RWY 08 without passengers and cargo, must meet the DGCA Flight Permission Process and submit the letter of undertaking to the DGCA at least 1 working day before the first planned flight. General aviation operators (ICAO Annex 6 Part 2) and commercial operations with fewer than 20 seats are exempt (under operator/PIC responsibility).
• Because of the surrounding terrain and the high approach minima, the operator must define a decision height for the one-engine-inoperative landing/go-around decision below the OCA(H) and prepare a Special Go-Around Procedure (SGAP) (balked landing), trained in the simulator by the pilot-in-command, for an engine failure on either side. SGAP obstacle clearance: at least 50 m (165 ft) within a corridor of 900 m half-width from the turn point; do not accelerate before the turn is completed or below 2,500 ft MSL (whichever is later).
• Line Flight Under Supervision (LFUS) is not permitted at Gazipaşa-Alanya. Landing shall be executed only on RWY 08 by the commander.
• Only RWY 26 is used for take-off and a take-off alternate is required.
• Gazipaşa-Alanya shall not be chosen as destination, en-route, take-off or emergency alternate.
• VFR flights to Gazipaşa apply the visual flight rules in ENR 1.2.

Radio Failure

For IFR flights executing the RNP procedure to RWY 08 (AD 2.22, AD 2 LTFG-13; referenced from STAR-2/3 and IAC-4):

• At or after the IF (BEPTO): continue the approach, execute the RNP procedure and land.
• Before the IF (BEPTO), at or above 11,000 ft: select transponder code 7600. Follow the flight plan route using the last assigned and acknowledged flight level/altitude. Within 25 DME of GZP NDB/DME, proceed direct to the GZP NDB descending to/maintaining 11,000 ft. Leave 11,000 ft at GZP NDB, execute the instrument approach procedure and land.
• Before the IF (BEPTO), below 11,000 ft: climb to 11,000 ft following the RNP procedure laterally, then proceed direct to the GZP NDB maintaining 11,000 ft. Leave 11,000 ft at GZP NDB, execute the instrument approach procedure and land.

Ground Operations

Ground Layout

Gazipaşa has a single runway, 08/26, and no parallel taxiway. Two taxiways connect the runway with the apron on the south side:

• TWY A (23 m wide) – at midfield (the ARP is at the intersection of the runway and TWY A). Stop bars are available only on TWY A.
• TWY B (18 m wide) – east of TWY A, towards the RWY 26 threshold. TWY B may only be used by aircraft with code letter "C" and a wheelbase of less than 18 m. Do not exceed 30 KT when exiting the runway onto TWY B. (AD 2.20)

There is a turning area at the RWY 26 end. As the runway is landing-08 / departure-26 only and there is no parallel taxiway, expect to backtrack on the runway as instructed by ATC.

Apron and Stands

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

There is a single concrete apron (PCN 77 R/C/X/T, elevation 30 m) in front of the terminal, with stands 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 3, 3A, 4, 4A, 5 and 6.

• According to the PRKG chart, stands 1A and 2A are marked for the B757-200; the other stands are marked for the B737-900.
• Stand 3 shall not be used while an aircraft is parked on stand 2A. (AD 2.20)
• Standard visual markings are available; no visual docking/parking guidance system.
• A holding position marked "C-HP" is on the apron taxilane just east of the TWY A entry (PRKG/ADC); its use is not described in the AIP text.
• There are no de-icing facilities, no hangar space and no repair facilities for visiting aircraft. Fuel: JET A-1 (by tanker). Fire fighting category: 7.

Planning Taxi Time

Taxi distances are short (single apron, two taxiways), but departures need to enter the runway and backtrack to the RWY 26 threshold, which blocks the runway for arrivals.

ATIS

Gazipaşa Information is broadcast on 120.950 MHz during aerodrome hours. Always copy the ATIS before calling ATC.

Operating Hours

ATS, customs, fuelling, handling and the AIS/ARO offices operate as AD working hours; AD administration hours are by NOTAM (AD 2.3). The MET office is H24.

Obtaining Clearance

There is no separate Delivery position in AD 2.18; the published units are Gazipaşa TWR, Ground and Gazipaşa Information. Include your callsign, stand, destination and the ATIS letter in your initial call.

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 standby.

Taxi Procedures

Departures taxi from the apron via TWY A or TWY B (B only for code C aircraft with a wheelbase below 18 m) and enter the runway for RWY 26. Arrivals vacate RWY 08 via TWY B (max 30 KT, code C / wheelbase < 18 m) or TWY A, or as instructed by ATC. No intersection take-off distances are published.

Phraseology to be Used for Taxi

Pilot: Gazipaşa Ground, THY2RK, stand 3, request taxi.

GND: THY2RK, Gazipaşa Ground, taxi to holding point runway 26 via B.

Pilot: Taxi to holding point runway 26 via B, THY2RK.

(approaching the holding point)

GND: THY2RK, contact Gazipaşa Tower 119.250.

Pilot: Gazipaşa Tower 119.250, THY2RK.

TWR: THY2RK, Gazipaşa Tower, enter runway 26 via B and backtrack, line up runway 26.

Departure Procedures

RECAT - LTFG

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RECAT LTFG		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

AD 2.20 for LTFG contains no runway occupancy / pilot reaction time rules (it only covers the TWY B speed and code limit and the stand 2A/3 restriction).

SIDs

All departures use RWY 26. The RNAV (GNSS) SIDs require RNP 1; aircraft unable to comply with the procedure shall inform GZP TWR at first contact. All three RNAV SIDs start with a straight-ahead segment on course 257° (runway track).

Runway	SID	Designator	Route	Minimum climb gradient	Restrictions
26	ATSUB	1T	FG404 (course 257°, 3.00 NM) – turn right to EVKOR (303°) – turn left to ATSUB (292°)	None published	–
	ELROP	1T	FG401 (course 257°, 2.00 NM) – turn left to FG402 (167°) – turn left to FG403 (077°) – turn left to ELROP (010°)	4.7% (285 ft/NM) up to 11,000 ft	Max 230 KT at FG401, max 260 KT at FG402
	BATNU	1T	FG401 (course 257°) – turn left to FG402 – turn left to FG403 – turn right to BATNU (112°)	4.7% (285 ft/NM) up to 9,000 ft	Max 230 KT at FG401, max 260 KT at FG402
	EVKOR (conventional)	1A	After take-off intercept 250° of GZP NDB, cross 1,500 ft, turn right 340° to intercept 293° of GZP NDB, proceed EVKOR to join the airway	None published	–

ELROP 1T and BATNU 1T fly a left-hand loop over the sea (south, then east) to gain height before turning towards the mountains; ATSUB 1T and EVKOR 1A depart westbound along the coast. No initial climb altitude and no time restrictions are published on the SID charts.

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 (ICAO Doc 8168 Vol. 3) apply until passing 3,000 ft.

Airborne

Comply with all speed restrictions and climb gradients on the SID, and tell ATC if you cannot fly the assigned SID. Approach service in the area is provided by Antalya APP (or by Gazipaşa TWR when required or when transferred by Antalya APP, AD 2.17); the SID charts list AYT APP 120.225 / 126.025.

TWR: THY2RK, contact Antalya Approach 120.225, goodbye.

Pilot: Antalya Approach 120.225, THY2RK, goodbye.

Pilot: Antalya Approach, THY2RK, ELROP 1T.

APP: THY2RK, Antalya Approach, radar contact, climb FL150.

After Departure

After leaving the Gazipaşa/Antalya TMA you will be handed over to the en-route controller depending on your SID and route.

Thank you for flying with TRvACC — hope to see you again in Gazipaşa-Alanya!

VFR Procedures

VFR flights to Gazipaşa-Alanya apply the visual flight rules in ENR 1.2 of the Türkiye AIP (AD 2.22 item 3). The AIP publishes a Visual Approach Chart (VAC) showing the terrain around the aerodrome, but no VFR routes or reporting points.

• Gazipaşa CTR: circle of 5 NM radius centred on 361754N 0321749E, SFC – 4,500 ft AMSL (AD 2.17; airspace classification "NIL").
• The CTR lies inside the Gazipaşa TMA; restricted area LT-D8 (MSL – 30,000 ft AMSL) is charted offshore to the north-west.
• Terrain rises steeply right behind the coastline (e.g. 1,555 ft, 2,505 ft, 3,555 ft and 4,110 ft peaks within a few miles, 6,775–7,190 ft further inland).
• The VAC lists Antalya APP 120.225 / 126.025 and Gazipaşa TWR 119.250 / 122.800.

Frequencies

Station	Callsign	Frequency
ATIS	Gazipaşa Information	120.950
Ground	Ground	121.800
Tower	Gazipaşa Tower	119.250 (also 122.800, 370.750 UHF; emergency 121.500 / 243.000)
Approach	Antalya Approach	120.225 / 126.025 (from the STAR/SID/IAC charts)

Per AD 2.17, approach service is provided by (a) Antalya APP, (b) Gazipaşa TWR when required or transferred by Antalya APP. AD 2.18 lists the TWR, Ground and ATIS (and SAR "Gazipaşa Rescue Sub-center") frequencies only.

References

• Türkiye AIP, AD 2 LTFG – Gazipaşa-Alanya, text pages AD 2 LTFG-1 to -14 (AD 2.1–2.24, incl. flight permission forms and RNP RWY 08 radio failure procedures) (AIRAC 2610)
• AD 2 LTFG ADC – Aerodrome Chart
• AD 2 LTFG PRKG – Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart
• AD 2 LTFG SID-1 (conventional SID RWY 26); SID-2 (RNAV (GNSS) SIDs RWY 26)
• AD 2 LTFG STAR-1 (conventional STAR); STAR-2/2A, STAR-3/3A (RNAV (GNSS) STARs RWY 08)
• AD 2 LTFG IAC-1 (NDB), IAC-2 (NDB/DME), IAC-3 (LOC ONLY RWY 08), IAC-4/4A/4B (RNP RWY 08)
• AD 2 LTFG VAC – Visual Approach Chart