Medium airport · Kartepe, Turkey
Cengiz Topel Airport
He was the first Turkish pilot ever killed in action. Its IATA code is KCO. Its ICAO code is LTBQ. It has 1 runway, longest 9,842 ft (ASP). Elevation 182 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Kartepe, Turkey |
|---|---|
| IATA code | KCO |
| ICAO code | LTBQ |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 9,842 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 182 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.7350° N, 30.0833° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Cengiz Topel Airport is known for
He was the first Turkish pilot ever killed in action.
History
Restructured in 1976, it hosts the Turkish Naval Aviation Command with two flying units, the 301st Squadron of fixed-wing aircraft and the 351st Squadron of rotorcrafts.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Cengiz Topel Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Dolmabahçe Palace · Turkey · 60.3 miles away
- Topkapı Palace · Turkey · 60.6 miles away
- Hagia Sophia · Turkey · 60.7 miles away
- Blue Mosque · Turkey · 60.8 miles away
- Galata Tower · Turkey · 61.3 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Cengiz Topel Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- İğneada Swamp National Park · Turkey · 133.6 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
42.0 miles awayBursa Yenişehir Airport
43.0 miles awayHasan Polatkan Airport
67.8 miles awayİstanbul Atatürk Airport
67.8 miles awayEskişehir Air Base
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cengiz Topel Airport?
He was the first Turkish pilot ever killed in action.
What is the airport code for Cengiz Topel Airport?
Cengiz Topel Airport — its IATA code is KCO and its ICAO code is LTBQ.
Where is Cengiz Topel Airport located?
Cengiz Topel Airport serves Kartepe, Turkey. Its coordinates are 40.7350° N, 30.0833° E.
What is the history of Cengiz Topel Airport?
Restructured in 1976, it hosts the Turkish Naval Aviation Command with two flying units, the 301st Squadron of fixed-wing aircraft and the 351st Squadron of rotorcrafts.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#4540
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cengiz_Topel_Naval_Air_Station
Page last updated 13 November 2026.