Medium airport · Lefkoniko (Geçitkale), Cyprus
Geçitkale Airbase
During the renovation of the Ercan International Airport between September 2002 and May 2004, it served as Northern Cyprus' primary civilian airport. Its IATA code is GEC. Its ICAO code is LCGK. Elevation 146 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Lefkoniko (Geçitkale), Cyprus |
|---|---|
| IATA code | GEC |
| ICAO code | LCGK |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Elevation | 146 ft |
| Coordinates | 35.2359° N, 33.7201° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Geçitkale Airbase is known for
During the renovation of the Ercan International Airport between September 2002 and May 2004, it served as Northern Cyprus' primary civilian airport.
History
Construction was completed around 1990. During the renovation of the Ercan International Airport between September 2002 and May 2004, it served as Northern Cyprus' primary civilian airport.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Geçitkale Airbase, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Yumurtalık Lagoon · Turkey · 146.2 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Ercan International Airport
13.3 miles awayLarnaca International Airport
25.5 miles awayRAF Akrotiri
60.9 miles awayPaphos International Airport
78.5 miles awayGazipaşa-Alanya Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Geçitkale Airbase?
During the renovation of the Ercan International Airport between September 2002 and May 2004, it served as Northern Cyprus' primary civilian airport.
What is the airport code for Geçitkale Airbase?
Geçitkale Airbase — its IATA code is GEC and its ICAO code is LCGK.
Where is Geçitkale Airbase located?
Geçitkale Airbase serves Lefkoniko (Geçitkale), Cyprus. Its coordinates are 35.2359° N, 33.7201° E.
What is the history of Geçitkale Airbase?
Construction was completed around 1990. During the renovation of the Ercan International Airport between September 2002 and May 2004, it served as Northern Cyprus' primary civilian airport.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#44646
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geçitkale_Air_Base
Page last updated 13 November 2026.