Glowing like a gem in the heart of Syria’s prominent port city Latakia, Bassel Al-Assad International Airport (LTK) is one of the country’s most important international airports. Being one of the most important gateways to the world, it is a hub of cultural confluence and economic development as well.
It is named after Bassel Al-Assad who is the son of the late Syrian President Hafez Al-Assad. Bassel Al-Assad Airport (LTK) features one runway on which it welcomes Syrian Air serving some of the most popular destinations including Abu Dhabi, Cairo, Damascus, Dubai, Kuwait, and Sharjah.
General Information about Bassel Al-Assad Airport
The following table is an overview of Bassel Al-Assad Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Bassel Al-Assad International Airport |
| Airport Type | Public / Military |
| Owner | Government of Syria |
| Operator | Directorate General of Civil Aviation |
| Serves | Latakia, Syria |
| Hub for | Syrian Air |
| Bassel Al-Assad Airport Code | LTK |
| Bassel Al-Assad Airport Terminals | Terminal 1 |
| Bassel Al-Assad International Airport Runway | 1 |
| Bassel Al-Assad International Airport Coordinates | 35°24′03″N 35°56′55″E |
| Cork Airport Address | CW4V+WM4, Jableh, Syria |
| Elevation | 157 ft / 48 m |
Bassel Al-Assad Airport Codes
Bassel Al-Assad International Airport code is LTK. This three-letter IATA code is based on the name of Latakia city that the airport serves. Located at a height of 48 meters above sea level, Bassel Al-Assad Airport (LTK) is home to Syrian Air.
| IATA CODE | LTK |
| ICAO CODE | OSLK |
| FAA CODE | — |
| WORLD AREA CODE | 676 |
| COUNTRY CODE | SYR |
| ZIP CODE | — |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | LTK |
Bassel Al-Assad Airport Map
The Bassel Al-Assad Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Bassel Al-Assad International Airport Runway
Bassel Al-Assad Airport (LTK) features a single runway:
| Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
| 17-35 | 9,175 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest Airports to Bassel Al-Assad International Airport (LTK)
Some of the closest airports to Bassel Al-Assad Airport are:
- Hatay Airport – 102.6 km
- Aleppo International Airport – 148.2 km
- Adana Sakirpasa Airport – 167.8 km
Airlines Operating from Bassel Al-Assad International Airport (LTK)
The following airlines operate from Bassel Al-Assad Airport:
- Syrian Air
