Large airport · Tymbou (Kirklar), Cyprus
Ercan International Airport
Ercan International Airport (IATA: ECN, ICAO: LCEN) is the primary civilian airport of Northern Cyprus. Its IATA code is ECN. Its ICAO code is LCEN. It has 2 runways, longest 10,498 ft (concrete). Elevation 404 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Tymbou (Kirklar), Cyprus |
|---|---|
| IATA code | ECN |
| ICAO code | LCEN |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 10,498 ft (concrete) |
| Elevation | 404 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 35.1531° N, 33.5074° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Ercan International Airport is known for
Ercan International Airport (IATA: ECN, ICAO: LCEN) is the primary civilian airport of Northern Cyprus.
History
Despite a lack of direct flights to destinations other than Turkey, the airport is the second busiest on the island, with a record 4,842,134 passengers travelling through it in 2024.
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ercan International Airport?
Ercan International Airport (IATA: ECN, ICAO: LCEN) is the primary civilian airport of Northern Cyprus.
What is the airport code for Ercan International Airport?
Ercan International Airport — its IATA code is ECN and its ICAO code is LCEN.
Where is Ercan International Airport located?
Ercan International Airport serves Tymbou (Kirklar), Cyprus. Its coordinates are 35.1531° N, 33.5074° E.
What is the history of Ercan International Airport?
Despite a lack of direct flights to destinations other than Turkey, the airport is the second busiest on the island, with a record 4,842,134 passengers travelling through it in 2024.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#30979
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ercan_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.



