Çukurova International Airport
Çukurova International Airport is a large airport serving Tarsus in southern Türkiye, giving travelers a modern gateway to the wider Çukurova region. Identified by the codes COV and LTDB, the airport is set at a low elevation of 35 feet (11 m), which is typical of the broad coastal plain nearby. For visitors, that means an airport positioned conveniently for onward travel across an area known for major cities, fertile farmland, and access to the Mediterranean side of the country.
About Çukurova International Airport
Çukurova International Airport is a large airport serving Tarsus in southern Türkiye, giving travelers a modern gateway to the wider Çukurova region. Identified by the codes COV and LTDB, the airport is set at a low elevation of 35 feet (11 m), which is typical of the broad coastal plain nearby. For visitors, that means an airport positioned conveniently for onward travel across an area known for major cities, fertile farmland, and access to the Mediterranean side of the country.
Overview
Çukurova International Airport is a large airport serving Tarsus in southern Türkiye, giving travelers a modern gateway to the wider Çukurova region. Identified by the codes COV and LTDB, the airport is set at a low elevation of 35 feet (11 m), which is typical of the broad coastal plain nearby. For visitors, that means an airport positioned conveniently for onward travel across an area known for major cities, fertile farmland, and access to the Mediterranean side of the country.
At a glance
- IATA code: COV
- ICAO code: LTDB
- Airport type: large airport
- Time zone: Turkey
- Official website: https://cukurovaairport.aero/
Airfield and operations
The airport is equipped with two parallel concrete runways, 03L/21R and 03R/21L, and both are lighted and measure 11,482 feet in length. That setup supports efficient traffic handling and gives the airport the infrastructure expected of a major regional hub. For passengers, this usually translates into an airport designed for steady commercial operations, reliable access in day and night conditions, and the capacity to handle a wide range of scheduled flights.
Why it matters for travelers
For trip planning, Çukurova International Airport is useful not just as an arrival point but as a practical orientation marker for the region. Knowing the airport serves Tarsus helps when arranging transfers, rental cars, or meetups, while the official website is the best place to confirm live flight details, airport services, and traveler notices before departure. If you are building an itinerary around southern Türkiye, COV is the key airport code to remember.
Routes
Top routes from COV
No routes tracked from COV yet.
Nearby airports
Other airports in Turkey
FAQ
Çukurova International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Çukurova International Airport is located in Mersin, Turkey (Europe), at coordinates 36.900°, 35.070°.
- Its IATA code is COV and its ICAO code is LTDB.
- Çukurova International Airport serves Mersin, Turkey. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Çukurova International Airport operates on Turkey local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Çukurova International Airport sits at latitude 36.900° and longitude 35.070°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from COV. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for COV is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from COV on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Turkey. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.