Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport
Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport is the main air gateway for Edremit and the northern Aegean coast of Türkiye, making it a practical arrival point for travellers heading to seaside resorts, olive-growing towns, and the Kaz Mountains area. Identified by IATA code EDO and ICAO code LTFD, it is classified as a large airport and sits at a low elevation of 50 ft (15 m), which helps keep operations straightforward for most passengers. For visitors, the airport’s biggest advantage is location: it places you close to the Edremit Gulf region without the longer road transfers that can come with using a larger city airport farther away.
About Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport
Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport is the main air gateway for Edremit and the northern Aegean coast of Türkiye, making it a practical arrival point for travellers heading to seaside resorts, olive-growing towns, and the Kaz Mountains area. Identified by IATA code EDO and ICAO code LTFD, it is classified as a large airport and sits at a low elevation of 50 ft (15 m), which helps keep operations straightforward for most passengers. For visitors, the airport’s biggest advantage is location: it places you close to the Edremit Gulf region without the longer road transfers that can come with using a larger city airport farther away.
Overview
Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport is the main air gateway for Edremit and the northern Aegean coast of Türkiye, making it a practical arrival point for travellers heading to seaside resorts, olive-growing towns, and the Kaz Mountains area. Identified by IATA code EDO and ICAO code LTFD, it is classified as a large airport and sits at a low elevation of 50 ft (15 m), which helps keep operations straightforward for most passengers. For visitors, the airport’s biggest advantage is location: it places you close to the Edremit Gulf region without the longer road transfers that can come with using a larger city airport farther away.
Quick facts
- Airport name: Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport
- Codes: EDO (IATA) and LTFD (ICAO)
- Serves: Edremit, Türkiye
- Elevation: 50 ft (15 m)
- Runway: 05/23, 9842 ft, concrete, lighted
- Time zone: Europe/Istanbul
What travellers should know
The airport’s single long, lighted concrete runway, 05/23, measures 9842 ft, which supports regular commercial operations and helps maintain flexibility in a range of operating conditions. For travellers, that translates into a facility built to handle substantial aircraft movements while still serving a regional destination. Because the airport uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, it is worth checking all onward transport, hotel check-in times, and meeting arrangements against local Turkish time, especially if you are arriving from elsewhere in Europe. If Edremit is your base, this airport is the most direct option and is generally the simplest choice for minimizing transfer time after landing.
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FAQ
Balikesir Koca Seyit 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.
3 common questions
- Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport is located in Edremit, Turkey (Europe), at coordinates 39.580°, 27.030°.
- Its IATA code is EDO and its ICAO code is LTFD.
- Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport operates on Europe/Istanbul local time.