Erzurum Airport
Erzurum Airport (IATA: ERZ, ICAO: LTCE) serves the city of Erzurum in eastern Anatolia and lies 13 km north-west of the city centre. It is a joint military/civil aerodrome (AIP: "Available to: Military / Civil"), operated by DHMİ, and is open H24 for IFR and VFR traffic, with H24 customs, ATS and de-icing.
At 5,765 ft it is one of the highest airports in Türkiye. The AIP gives a reference temperature of 30 °C and a mean low temperature of −26 °C, so expect real winter operations: snow clearing, de-icing/anti-icing and changing braking action. The transition altitude is 15,000 ft, and the instrument approaches start at 12,000–13,000 ft.
There are two parallel runways, both 3,810 m long:
- 08L/26R – 3,810 m × 45 m, asphalt. This is the instrument runway: ILS CAT II/III-A on 26R, ILS CAT I on 08L.
- 08R/26L – 3,810 m × 30 m, concrete. The AIP calls it the spare runway. It has military hook and net barriers, taxiway-type edge lighting, and no ILS, and it is used as the parallel taxiway for 08L/26R.
The civil terminal and Apron A1 are north of the runways. Aprons A2 and A3 are military, and Apron A4 and TWY J belong to the General Directorate of Security. Because of the elevation, true airspeed and ground speed on approach and take-off are noticeably higher than the indicated airspeed. Plan your descent and take-off performance accordingly.
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Preferential Runway System (PRS)
AD 2 LTCE does not publish a Preferential Runway System. The runway in use is selected by Erzurum ATC. Check the ATIS (Erzurum Information 119.800) for the runway and approach in use.
Things to keep in mind when you plan:
- All instrument approaches and RNAV SIDs/STARs are for RWY 08L/26R. The conventional VOR/NDB approaches and SIDs/STARs are charted for "08L/R" and "26L/R".
- RWY 26R has the better approach: ILS CAT II / CAT III-A (IERZ 110.5), precision approach lighting CAT III-A (900 m), and an RNP approach.
- RWY 08L has an ILS CAT I (IEZR 110.7) and simple approach lighting (510 m).
- There is no back-track on RWY 08L/26R. You enter and leave the runway only via the connecting taxiways (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J) and RWY 08R/26L (AD 2.20).
Arrival Procedures
Erzurum Airport lies inside the Erzurum TMA. There are two kinds of STAR, both starting at the same eight TMA boundary fixes:
- RNAV (GNSS) STARs (STAR-3 for RWY 08L, STAR-4 for RWY 26R). RNP 1 required; otherwise advise ATC. They end at the final approach fix, and ATC then clears you for the final approach.
- Conventional STARs (STAR-1 for RWY 08L/R, STAR-2 for RWY 26L/R). Fly direct from the boundary fix to the ERZ VOR/NDB, then follow the instrument approach. The speed restriction is max IAS 250 KT within the TMA unless otherwise instructed by ATC.
Approach service is provided by Erzurum Approach (124.300), or by Erzurum Tower when required or when Approach transfers it (AD 2.17). The control zone is a 5 NM radius circle centred on 395724N 0411225E, from the surface to 7,000 ft AMSL.
- Descent on the RNAV STARs is "as cleared": fly the charted minimum/maximum levels and wait for ATC to clear you lower.
- The RNAV STARs end at the FAF with max IAS 180 KT. The STAR-3 chart says ATC will clear you for the final approach published on IAC-4 or IAC-5 (ILS RWY 08L). The STAR-4 chart refers to IAC-8 (RNP RWY 26R).
- For radio failure during an RNAV (GNSS) approach, see Radio Failure (AD 2.22).
Bird Hazard
The AIP (AD 2.23 and the BRD chart) gives a strong bird warning for Erzurum:
- Local bird movement generally starts between 03:30 and 05:00 UTC and ends between 15:00 and 16:00 UTC. Birds move towards the south-west/west in the morning and towards the north-east/east in the evening. The main species is the Lake Van (Armenian) gull, with about 11,000 birds on the Erzurum plain. They are scattered in summer and in large flocks from October to May, and they fly up to 2,900 m (9,514 ft).
- There are seasonal migration routes NE–SW and E–W. Spring migration runs from March to the end of May and autumn migration from September to the end of November. The most threatening flocks are Ruddy Shelduck and Pintail, with more than 10,000 birds in the season.
- Large water puddles about 3 km east of the RWY 26R threshold attract gulls, storks, ducks and other migratory birds, which sometimes fly towards the airport. Pilots are advised to exercise caution.
- According to the BRD chart, bird density is highest in April and September, peak times are 03:30–05:00 and 16:30–18:00, and birds fly at various levels between 0 and 4,000 m.
Low Visibility Procedure
Per AD 2.22 (Erzurum Airport Low Visibility Procedures):
- RWY 26R is approved for CAT II and CAT III-A operations, subject to serviceability of the required facilities, for operators whose minima are approved by their civil aviation authority. Special aircrew and aircraft certification is required.
- While CAT II/III-A operations are in progress, special ATC low visibility procedures apply. Pilots are informed by ATIS or RTF.
- Departing aircraft must use the RWY 26R CAT II/III-A holding points on RWY 08R/26L and on TWYs B, C, E, F, G and H. The CAT II/III-A holding point on TWY D is NO ENTRY.
- During CAT III-A operations, RWY 08R/26L is used as the parallel taxiway. At the 26L end, a runway-holding position with stop bar lights and a CAT III holding sign is set up on the runway, 163.5 m from the 26L threshold, because of the ILS glide path sensitive area. Follow Tower instructions (AD 2.20).
- Arriving aircraft: all runway exits are lit. Select the first convenient exit.
- Expect a reduced landing rate: 8 per hour at RVR 1,000–550 m, 3 per hour at RVR 550–300 m and 3 per hour below 300 m.
The only published CAT II chart is ILS Y CAT II RWY 26R (IAC-7). It has a radio altimeter minimum of 133 ft and a glide path angle of 3.2°.
Runways and ILS
| Runway | ILS (LLZ) | Frequency / DME | Category | GP / RDH | THR elevation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26R | IERZ | 110.50 MHz / CH42X | CAT III-A (AD 2.19) | 3.2° / 50 ft | 5,760 ft | Precision approach lighting CAT III-A, 900 m (600 m flashing). PAPI 3.2°. TDZ lights. |
| 08L | IEZR | 110.70 MHz / CH44X | CAT I | 3.0° / 50 ft | 5,763 ft | ILS/DME unusable beyond 10° right and left of the LLZ centreline (Sector II). Simple approach lighting, 510 m. PAPI 3.0°. |
| 08R | No ILS | 5,764 ft | Spare runway. Simple approach lighting 300 m. PAPI 3.0°. TWY edge lighting. | |||
| 26L | No ILS | 5,760 ft | Spare runway. Precision approach lighting CAT I 900 m. PAPI 3.2°. TWY edge lighting. | |||
Other navaids:
- ERZ VOR 115.5 MHz / DME CH102X and ERZ NDB 354 kHz (coverage 50 NM), co-located east of the RWY 26 thresholds. The VOR/DME is unusable between R130 and R180 beyond 8 NM below 13,000 ft. The NDB is unusable between 130° and 180° beyond 8 NM below 13,000 ft.
- ERZ TACAN CH51X.
STARs
All STARs start at HOCAM, DAMAT, GELIN, TURNA, SUSUZ, TAVUS, ALVAR or VIRAN, which must be the last point of your flight-planned route.
| Active Runway Configuration | Designator | Type / chart | Ends at | Entry points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West (RWY 08L) | 1T | RNAV (GNSS), STAR-3 | CEVIZ (FAF) at or above 8,100 ft, max 180 KT, via ETFUL (IF) | HOCAM, DAMAT, GELIN, TURNA, SUSUZ, TAVUS, ALVAR, VIRAN |
| 1D | Conventional, STAR-1 (RWY 08L/R) | ERZ VOR/NDB at 13,000 ft | HOCAM, DAMAT, GELIN, TURNA, SUSUZ, TAVUS, ALVAR, VIRAN | |
| East (RWY 26R) | 1J | RNAV (GNSS), STAR-4 | NETCE (FAF) at or above 9,200 ft, max 180 KT, via LUMHE (IF) | HOCAM, DAMAT, GELIN, TURNA, SUSUZ, TAVUS, ALVAR, VIRAN |
| 1E | Conventional, STAR-2 (RWY 26L/R) | ERZ VOR/NDB at 12,500 ft | HOCAM, DAMAT, GELIN, TURNA, SUSUZ, TAVUS, ALVAR, VIRAN |
On the conventional STARs, fly the ERZ radial inbound from the boundary fix: HOCAM 128°, DAMAT 084°, GELIN 046°, TURNA 338°, SUSUZ 305°, TAVUS 276°, ALVAR 258°, VIRAN 241°. Cross ERZ at 13,000 ft (1D) or 12,500 ft (1E) and continue with the conventional approach from the ERZ holding.
West Configuration (RWY 08L)
The 1T arrivals join final from the west. They end at CEVIZ (FAF) after ETFUL (IF), at or above 10,000 ft. Level restrictions:
- HOCAM 1T: CE302 at or above 13,000 ft and at or below FL170, then ELBOL at or above 12,000 ft.
- DAMAT 1T: CE301 at or above 11,000 ft.
- GELIN 1T: CE303 at or above 12,000 ft.
- TURNA, SUSUZ and TAVUS 1T: CE308 at or above FL210, then AZUBE and CE306 at or above FL180, then CE303 at or above 12,000 ft.
- ALVAR and VIRAN 1T: CE304, CEZDE, then CE305 at or above FL210, CE306 at or above FL180, and CE303 at or above 12,000 ft.
- All 1T arrivals: ETFUL at or above 10,000 ft, then CEVIZ at or above 8,100 ft, max IAS 180 KT.
Expect the ILS Z or ILS Y RWY 08L (IAC-4 / IAC-5). Check the ATIS for the approach in use.
East Configuration (RWY 26R)
The 1J arrivals join final from the east. They end at NETCE (FAF) after LUMHE (IF), at or above 10,200 ft. Level restrictions:
- HOCAM and DAMAT 1J (DAMAT via TUZAX): CE701 at or above FL210, CE703, CE704 at or below FL170 and at or above 14,000 ft, then ZELFE at or above 12,000 ft.
- GELIN and TURNA 1J (GELIN via ERZOH): CE705 at or above FL230, NEZGA, CE702 at or above FL210, CE703, CE704 at or below FL170 and at or above 14,000 ft, then ZELFE at or above 12,000 ft.
- SUSUZ 1J: KIZME at 12,000 ft.
- TAVUS, ALVAR and VIRAN 1J: cross the entry fix at or below FL170 (VIRAN via ARHEX).
- All 1J arrivals: LUMHE at or above 10,200 ft, then NETCE at or above 9,200 ft, max IAS 180 KT.
The STAR-4 chart refers to the RNP RWY 26R approach (IAC-8). The ILS approaches to 26R (IAC-3 / IAC-7) start at the ERZ VOR/NDB, so they are flown after the conventional 1E STAR. Check the ATIS for the approach in use.
Instrument Approaches
| Runway | Approach | Chart | Initial approach | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08L | ILS Z CAT I / LOC Z | IAC-4 | ERZ VOR/NDB at 13,000 ft. Outbound on R-246, descending to 10,000 ft by D18, then right turn onto the LLZ (IF D18 ERZ / D15.45 GP). | VOR or NDB and DME required |
| ILS Y CAT I / LOC Y | IAC-5 | DAMAT (D25.01 ERZ) at 12,000 ft, inbound 082° on R-262 to the IF (D18 / D15.45 GP) at 10,000 ft | VOR or NDB and DME required. Final is the same as ILS Z. | |
| 08L/R | VOR Z, NDB Z | IAC-1 | ERZ VOR/NDB at 13,000 ft. Outbound 264°, procedure turn to FAF D16 at 10,000 ft. | DME required. Final 084°, MAPt D4.8. Straight-in to 08L or 08R. |
| VOR Y, NDB Y | IAC-6 | DAMAT at 12,000 ft, inbound 084° to FAF D16 at 10,000 ft | DME required. MAPt D4.8. | |
| 26R | ILS Z CAT I / LOC Z | IAC-3 | ERZ VOR/NDB at 12,500 ft. Outbound on R-082 descending to 11,000 ft, procedure turn (outbound 037°) at D16 ERZ, max IAS 185 KT in the procedure turn. | VOR or NDB and DME required. Missed approach gradient 5.0%. |
| ILS Y CAT II | IAC-7 | As ILS Z RWY 26R | Special aircrew and aircraft certification required. RA 133 ft. Missed approach gradient 5.0%. | |
| RNP | IAC-8 | NETCE (FAF) at 9,200 ft, max IAS 180 KT (end of the 1J STARs) | LNAV minima. RNP APCH approval and GNSS required. Timing not authorised for defining the MAPt. | |
| 26L/R | VOR, NDB | IAC-2 | ERZ VOR/NDB at 12,500 ft. Outbound 061° to D11, then base turn (max IAS 185 KT) to FAF D11 at 11,000 ft. | DME required. Straight-in not authorised (circling only). Final 259°, MAPt D1.5. |
RWY 08L final approach (IAC-4/5): IF D18 ERZ (D15.45 GP) at 10,000 ft, then D12 ERZ (D9.45 GP) at 8,100 ft, then CEVIZ (FAP) D10 ERZ / D7.45 GP at 8,100 ft. Intercept the GP at 10 DME (VOR/NDB) / 7.45 DME (GP). GP 3.0°, RDH 50 ft. The LOC MAPt is at D4.6 ERZ / D2 GP.
RWY 26R final approach (IAC-3/7): FAP D14 ERZ / D14.8 IERZ at 11,000 ft, track 262°, GP 3.2°, RDH 50 ft. Check altitudes on the GP: 8,750 ft at D7.8 ERZ / D8.6 IERZ, and 7,380 ft at D3.9 ERZ / D4.7 IERZ. The LOC MAPt is at D1.6 ERZ / D2.4 IERZ.
RWY 26R RNP (IAC-8): NETCE (FAF, 10.7 NM to THR) at 9,200 ft, then CE010 at 7,700 ft (5.9 NM), then CE020 at 7,060 ft (3.9 NM), then MA26R (MAPt, at the threshold). Rate of descent 5.24%.
Circling OCA on all approaches is 6,900 ft (1,135 ft) for CAT A–C and 7,800 ft (2,035 ft) for CAT D.
Minimum Sector Altitude (25 NM, ERZ VOR/NDB, sectors as charted): 090°–180° and 180°–270°: 13,000 ft; 270°–360° and 360°–090°: 12,500 ft. Charted spot elevations around the airport reach 10,420 ft.
Holdings
| Fix | Used for | Inbound track | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERZ VOR/NDB | RWY 08 conventional STAR 1D / IAF for ILS Z 08L and VOR Z/NDB Z 08L/R; missed approaches RWY 08L/R | 263° | 13,000 ft |
| ERZ VOR/NDB | RWY 26 conventional STAR 1E / IAF for ILS Z and Y 26R and VOR/NDB 26L/R; missed approaches RWY 26R and 26L/R | 065° | 12,500 ft |
| DAMAT | IAF for ILS Y 08L and VOR Y/NDB Y 08L/R (also charted on STAR-1) | 084° | 12,000 ft |
| GELIN | RNAV STARs (STAR-3 and STAR-4); missed approach RNP RWY 26R | 006° (left turns, outbound 186°) | 12,000 ft (missed approach: at or above 12,000 ft) |
No holding speeds are charted. Speed limits on the missed approaches are listed below.
Missed Approach
| Approach | Missed approach procedure |
|---|---|
| ILS Z / ILS Y RWY 08L | Climb straight ahead to ERZ VOR/NDB. After the VOR/NDB, continue climbing on ERZ R-084 (084° of ERZ NDB) until passing 10,500 ft, then turn left climbing to 13,000 ft, proceed to ERZ VOR/NDB and hold. |
| VOR Z/NDB Z, VOR Y/NDB Y RWY 08L/R | Climb straight ahead to ERZ VOR/NDB/DME. After the VOR/NDB, continue climbing on 084° until reaching 13,000 ft within 15 DME, then turn left, proceed to the VOR/NDB and hold. |
| ILS Z / ILS Y CAT II RWY 26R | Climb straight ahead, cross 7,000 ft, then intercept VOR R-265 (265° of NDB). Do not turn before 8 DME ERZ / 7.2 IERZ on R-265 or 8,500 ft, whichever is later. After passing 8,500 ft, turn left to ERZ VOR/NDB and hold at 12,500 ft. Max IAS 220 KT until inbound to the VOR/NDB. |
| RNP RWY 26R | Climb to 12,000 ft from MA26R to CE030 (max 185 KT), turn left to GELIN at or above 12,000 ft and hold. |
| VOR/NDB RWY 26L/R | Climb on 263° to 9,000 ft within 10 NM of ERZ VOR/NDB/DME, then right climbing turn to 12,500 ft to ERZ VOR/NDB and hold. |
Radio Failure
AD 2.22 publishes radio failure procedures for IFR flights flying the RNAV (GNSS) procedures:
RWY 08L (FAF CEVIZ):
- At or after CEVIZ: continue the approach, fly the ILS procedure and land.
- Before CEVIZ, at or above 13,000 ft: squawk 7600 and follow the flight plan route at the last assigned and acknowledged level. After passing ETFUL, proceed direct to ERZ VOR or NDB, descending to or maintaining 13,000 ft. Leave 13,000 ft at ERZ, then fly the instrument approach procedure and land.
- Before CEVIZ, below 13,000 ft: follow the RNAV (GNSS) procedure laterally and climb to or maintain 13,000 ft. Then proceed direct to ERZ VOR or NDB, leave 13,000 ft at ERZ, fly the instrument approach and land.
RWY 26R (FAF NETCE):
- The same procedure applies with NETCE as the FAF and LUMHE in place of ETFUL. At or after NETCE, continue and land using the RNAV (GNSS) procedure.
Ground Operations
Ground Layout
RWY 08L/26R (north) is the main runway. RWY 08R/26L (south, the spare runway) is used as the parallel taxiway, and ATC routes traffic along it. There is no back-track on RWY 08L/26R. Entries and exits are only via the connecting taxiways A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and J, and via RWY 08R/26L (AD 2.20).
- TWYs A, B, C, D, E and F link 08L/26R with 08R/26L. A is at the 26R end, F is at the 08L end, and B and E are the intersection-departure taxiways.
- TWYs G and H link the civil Apron A1 with 08L/26R. TWY G and its part of Apron A1 are currently CLOSED due to construction (ADC/PRKG), so TWY H is the only access to Apron A1. TWYs G and H have centreline lighting and a VOR checkpoint.
- Stop bars are installed at TWYs A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H. There are no runway guard lights.
- Military hook barrier housings stand 48 m either side of the 08R/26L centreline (453 m from the 08R threshold and 438 m from the 26L threshold). Net barrier housings stand 48.5 m either side, 41.2 m behind the 08R threshold. Follow ATC instructions for the serviceable hook and net barriers.
- Military areas: Aprons A2 and A3 and the M taxiways are military. M1, M2 and M5–M9 lead only to military hangars and are not suitable for civil aircraft. Apron A4 and TWY J are for flights of the General Directorate of Security and cannot be used by civil traffic. TWY J can only be used by UAVs/UCAVs with suitable wingspan, and a 3 m high military generator building stands 17 m west of its centreline. Military aprons and taxiways are used only by military traffic unless the airport authority issues a special permit.
- Engine test areas are on the runway at the 08L and 26R thresholds. Tests are done on ATC instruction, with the aircraft facing into the wind.
Apron, Gates and Stands
Apron A1 (civil)
Apron A1 is in front of the terminal building. It is concrete (PCN 110), its elevation is 1,756 m, and it has taxiway centreline lighting.
- Stands 1–14 in one row. Stands 1–5 and 7–13 are marked for the B737-800, stand 6 for the A310 and stand 14 for the A300.
- Stands 1–6 are currently CLOSED due to construction, together with TWY G. Use stands 7–14.
- The aircraft stand guidance in the AIP is limited to guide lines and stand numbers (no visual docking system is listed).
Winter Operations, De-icing and Anti-icing
- De-icing is available H24 (AD 2.3 / 2.4). Clearing equipment is mechanical snow removal plus chemical de-icing. Clearance priorities are standard (AD 1.2.2), and braking action is measured with a runway friction tester (AD 2.7).
- Anti-icing is done in the area next to the apron edge south of stand 14 on Apron A1 (marked "ANTI-ICING AREA" on the ADC, next to TWY H). Aircraft are pushed back into this area, and the push-back must keep clear of TWY H. Ground handling and airlines are responsible for safety during anti-icing, engine start and other checks there (AD 2.20).
- The CBR (ground bearing strength) within the RESAs can vary with meteorological conditions (AD 2.12).
Hot Spots
The AIP publishes no hot spots for LTCE.
Planning Taxi Time
All departures leave Apron A1 via TWY H and use RWY 08R/26L as the parallel taxiway:
- RWY 26R: short taxi east along 08R/26L to TWY A.
- RWY 08L: long taxi west along 08R/26L to TWY F.
ATIS
Erzurum Information is broadcast on 119.800 MHz (H24). D-ATIS is available to ACARS-equipped aircraft (labels: A arrival, D departure, C contract, T terminate). Always copy the ATIS before calling Ground.
Obtaining Clearance
There is no Delivery position (the ADC shows Delivery "–"). Call Erzurum Ground (121.900) 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. If you need anti-icing, expect to be pushed into the anti-icing area south of stand 14 (see above).
Taxi Procedures
Departures taxi via TWY H, cross RWY 08L/26R, and continue via TWY B onto RWY 08R/26L (used as taxiway). From there:
- RWY 26R: taxi east to TWY A and the 26R holding point.
- RWY 08L: taxi west to TWY F and the 08L holding point.
Remember there is no back-track on 08L/26R. When CAT II/III-A operations are in progress, use the CAT II/III holding points (see Low Visibility Procedure), including the holding position on RWY 08R/26L near the 26L threshold. Intersection departures are possible as shown in the table.
| Runway | Intersection | TORA | TODA | ASDA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26R | Full length | 3,810 m | 3,810 m | 3,930 m | 3,810 m |
| H and B | 3,041 m | 3,041 m | 3,161 m | – | |
| 08L | Full length | 3,810 m | 3,810 m | 3,960 m | 3,810 m |
| E | 3,268 m | 3,268 m | 3,418 m | – | |
| 26L | Full length | 3,810 m | 3,810 m | 3,930 m | 3,810 m |
| B | 3,041 m | 3,041 m | 3,161 m | – | |
| 08R | Full length | 3,810 m | 3,810 m | 3,960 m | 3,810 m |
| E | 3,268 m | 3,268 m | 3,418 m | – |
Phraseology to be Used for Taxi
Pilot: Erzurum Ground, THY2RK, stand 9, request taxi.
GND: THY2RK, Erzurum Ground, taxi to holding point runway 26R via H, cross runway 08L/26R, B, runway 08R/26L and A.
Pilot: Taxi to holding point runway 26R via H, cross runway 08L/26R, B, runway 08R/26L and A, THY2RK.
(approaching the holding point)
GND: THY2RK, contact Erzurum Tower 118.700.
Pilot: Erzurum Tower 118.700, THY2RK.
Departure Procedures
RECAT - LTCE
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| RECAT LTCE | 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 LTCE contains no runway occupancy or take-off reaction time rules (unlike the larger Turkish airports). Because there is no back-track on 08L/26R, be ready to line up and depart without delay when cleared.
SIDs
All SIDs end at HOCAM, DAMAT, GELIN, TURNA, SUSUZ, TAVUS, ALVAR or VIRAN, which must be the first point of your flight-planned route. The RNAV (GNSS) SIDs are published for RWY 08L (designator Y) and RWY 26R (designator B). RNP 1 required; otherwise advise ATC. The conventional SIDs (based on ERZ VOR/DME) are published for RWY 08L/R (1L) and RWY 26L/R (1H).
| Runway | SID | Designator | Route (summary) | Minimum climb gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08L (RNAV, SID-3) |
All: to CE405 on course 082°, max 220 KT, then: | |||
| HOCAM | 1Y | CEZDE – CE403 (FL160 or below) – CE402 – HOCAM | 6% (365 ft/NM) up to 11,500 ft | |
| DAMAT | 1Y | CEZDE – CE403 (FL160 or below) – CE402 – CE401 (FL180 or above) – ELBOL – DAMAT | 6% up to 11,500 ft | |
| VIRAN | 1Y | CEZDE – CE403 (FL160 or below) – CE404 – VIRAN | 6% up to 11,500 ft | |
| GELIN | 1Y | AZUBE – CE408 (FL170 or below) – CE407 – GELIN | 7.1% (431 ft/NM) up to 11,500 ft | |
| TURNA | 1Y | AZUBE – CE408 (FL170 or below) – TURNA | 7.1% up to 11,500 ft | |
| SUSUZ | 1Y | AZUBE – CE408 (FL170 or below) – HOKZU – CE409 (FL200 or below) – SUSUZ | 7.1% up to 11,500 ft | |
| TAVUS | 1Y | right turn direct TAVUS | 6% up to 10,000 ft | |
| ALVAR | 1Y | CE406 – ALVAR | 6.3% (383 ft/NM) up to 10,000 ft | |
| 26R (RNAV, SID-4) |
All: to CE601 on course 262°, then: | |||
| HOCAM | 1B | TUZAX – CE602 (FL200 or below) – HOCAM | 5.8% (352 ft/NM) up to 11,500 ft | |
| DAMAT | 1B | CE608 – DAMAT | 5.8% up to 10,500 ft | |
| GELIN | 1B | CE608 – GELIN | 5.8% up to 10,500 ft | |
| TURNA | 1B | CE606 – ERZOH – CE603 (FL220 or below) – TURNA | 5.8% up to 11,500 ft | |
| SUSUZ | 1B | CE606 – NEZGA – CE604 (FL200 or below, 14,000 ft or above) – CE607 – SUSUZ | 5.8% up to 11,500 ft | |
| TAVUS | 1B | CE606 – NEZGA – CE604 (FL200 or below, 14,000 ft or above) – CE607 – KIZME – TAVUS | 5.8% up to 11,500 ft | |
| ALVAR | 1B | CE606 – NEZGA – CE604 (FL200 or below, 14,000 ft or above) – CE605 (FL180 or above) – ZELFE – ARHEX – ALVAR | 5.8% up to 11,500 ft | |
| VIRAN | 1B | CE606 – NEZGA – CE604 (FL200 or below, 14,000 ft or above) – CE605 (FL180 or above) – ZELFE – VIRAN | 5.8% up to 11,500 ft | |
The SID charts publish no time restrictions.
Conventional SIDs (SID-1/1A and SID-2/2A, based on ERZ VOR/DME; max IAS 250 KT within the TMA unless otherwise instructed by ATC):
- RWY 08L/R – 1L (SID-1): after take-off, intercept R-079 and cross the 4 DME fix at or above 7,500 ft. Then turn left and fly heading 228° to the VOR, crossing it at or above 9,700 ft. From there:
- Climb gradient 6% (365 ft/NM) until passing the VOR, and max 210 KT IAS until inbound to the VOR.
- Then intercept the outbound radial and join the airway: DAMAT R-264, HOCAM R-308, VIRAN R-061, ALVAR R-078, TAVUS R-096, SUSUZ R-125, TURNA R-158, GELIN R-226. Climb at 4% (243 ft/NM) until passing 14,000 ft (VIRAN 1L: 13,000 ft).
- RWY 26L/R – 1H (SID-2):
- DAMAT 1H: intercept R-264 with a climb gradient of 5.8% (350 ft/NM) until 20 DME, cross it at or above 11,500 ft, then proceed to DAMAT.
- All other 1H SIDs: intercept R-264 at 5.8% until 10 DME and cross it at or above 8,300 ft. Then turn right to the VOR on 099°, crossing it at or above 11,000 ft, then intercept HOCAM R-308, VIRAN R-061, ALVAR R-078, TAVUS R-096, SUSUZ R-125, TURNA R-158 or GELIN R-226 and join the airway.
Noise Abatement Procedures
Aircraft certified to ICAO Annex 16 Vol. I Chapter 3 must apply NADP-2. Chapter 2 aircraft apply NADP-1 only, and all other aircraft apply NADP-1 or NADP-2. Noise abatement procedures (ICAO Doc 8168 Vol. 3) apply until passing 3,000 ft.
Airborne
When instructed by Tower, contact Erzurum Approach on 124.300. Comply with all speed and level restrictions on the SID, and tell ATC if you cannot fly the assigned SID or meet its climb gradient.
TWR: THY2RK, contact Erzurum Approach 124.300, goodbye.
Pilot: Erzurum Approach 124.300, THY2RK, goodbye.
Pilot: Erzurum Approach, THY2RK, HOCAM 1B.
APP: THY2RK, Erzurum Approach, radar contact, climb FL240.
After Departure
After leaving the Erzurum TMA you will be handed over to the en-route sector (Ankara Control), depending on your SID and route.
Thank you for flying with TRvACC — hope to see you again in Erzurum!
Frequencies
| Station | Callsign | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | Erzurum Information | 119.800 (H24, D-ATIS via ACARS) |
| Ground | Erzurum Ground | 121.900 (HO) |
| Tower | Erzurum Tower | 118.700 (UHF 362.300) |
| Approach | Erzurum Approach | 124.300 (UHF 257.800) |
| Emergency | – | 121.500 / 243.000 |
Approach service is provided by Erzurum Approach, or by Erzurum Tower when required or when transferred by Erzurum Approach.
References
- Türkiye AIP, AD 2 LTCE – Erzurum, text pages AD 2.1–2.24 (AIRAC 2610)
- AD 2 LTCE ADC – Aerodrome Chart
- AD 2 LTCE PRKG – Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart
- AD 2 LTCE PATC-1, PATC-2 – Precision Approach Terrain Charts RWY 08L / 26R
- AD 2 LTCE SID-1/1A (conventional RWY 08L/R), SID-2/2A (conventional RWY 26L/R), SID-3/3A (RNAV RWY 08L), SID-4/4A (RNAV RWY 26R)
- AD 2 LTCE STAR-1 (conventional RWY 08L/R), STAR-2 (conventional RWY 26L/R), STAR-3/3A (RNAV RWY 08L), STAR-4/4A (RNAV RWY 26R)
- AD 2 LTCE IAC-1 to IAC-8 – Instrument Approach Charts
- AD 2 LTCE BRD – Bird Concentration and Movement Chart