AviatDataÇukurova International Airport (Çukurova Uluslararası Havalimanı) COV / LTDB
Adana / Mersin (Tarsus) · Turkey · Favori Çukurova Havalimanı İşletmeciliği A.Ş. (KZV Airports, Kozuva Group) under DHMİ build–operate–transfer concession
5.4Mpax · 2025
Limited hoursInternational · customs & immigrationJet A-1 · Avgas
ICAO / IATALTDB / COV
OperatorFavori Çukurova Havalimanı İşletmeciliği A.Ş. (KZV Airports, Kozuva Group) under DHMİ build–operate–transfer concession
Coordinates36.8915°N, 35.0712°E
Elevation35 ft · 11 m
Time zoneTRT (UTC+3)
Passengers / yr5,434,070 (2025)
CustomsYes
Border controlYes
SchengenNo
FuelJet A-1 · Avgas
Bonded—
AIP referenceLTDB — AIP Türkiye (DHMİ eAIP, AD 2.LTDB)
Terminals1 passenger terminal (110,000 m², domestic + international), 9M pax/yr capacity
Runways (2)
- 03R/21L · 3,500 m / 11,483 ft · 60 m wide · Concrete · ILS CAT II
- 03L/21R · 3,500 m / 11,483 ft · 45 m wide · Concrete · ILS CAT I
Airport contact
Opened Aug 2024 replacing Adana Şakirpaşa as the Çukurova region's gateway; BOT project operated by Kozuva Group's KZV/Favori under DHMİ concession, Pegasus operating base with strong Germany diaspora network; declared a permanent air border gate.
Services
Available
On request / PPR
Seasonal / ageing
Unconfirmed / not listed
Ground handling
Available · 2 providers
TGS (Turkish Ground Services)
Primary ground handler at COV (Turkish Airlines / TAV Airports 50-50 JV). Relocated from the now-closed Adana Sakirpasa Airport and began servicing aircraft on 12 Aug 2024; station confirmed still operating in 2026 (TGS management station visit reported 16 Feb 2026). Covers passenger, ramp and load services.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Celebi Aviation (Celebi Hava Servisi)
Official Celebi COV station page lists ramp services (parking, pushback/towing, baggage), passenger/check-in & gate, and load control / weight & balance / flight ops.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aircraft fuel
Available
THY OPET Havacilik Yakitlari A.S.
Jet A-1 into-plane fueling via the airport's underground hydrant system (~6.5 km line, 90 hydrant pits across 48 stands, plus refuelers), live since 21 Mar 2025; fuel trucked in from the Mersin OPET terminal. Facility built/operated by THY OPET under contract with the airport operator (Favori). Avgas also stored for GA/training aircraft.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
De-icing
Not listed
Part-145 line maintenance
Not listed
Part-145 base maintenance
Not listed
Component shops & overhaul
Not listed
Flight catering
Available
Sancak Inflight Service
Company's own contact/locations page lists 'Mersin Cukurova International Airport' among its catering stations. Corroborated only by the operator's own site (no independent third-party confirmation found), hence medium confidence.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aircraft cleaning
Available
Celebi Aviation (Celebi Hava Servisi)
Aircraft interior cleaning and lavatory/water services listed within the ramp scope on the COV station page.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Ground support equipment
Available · 2 providers
TGS (Turkish Ground Services)
Moved its Adana GSE/ramp fleet to COV at relocation; press reports cite ~78 vehicles transported on ~80 trucks plus ~275 staff (not '250 vehicles' as originally claimed).
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Celebi Aviation (Celebi Hava Servisi)
Ramp GSE used for Celebi's own ramp/handling operations at COV.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Cargo handling
Available · 2 providers
Celebi Aviation (Celebi Hava Servisi)
Cargo & warehouse 'apron transfer service' listed on Celebi's COV station page (note: the dedicated 25,000-tonne cargo terminal itself is operated by Turkish Cargo).
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Turkish Cargo (Turkish Airlines)
Operates the COV cargo terminal (~5,200 m2, ~25,000 t/yr capacity, two temperature-controlled cold rooms +2/+8C and 0/+25C), inaugurated 28 May 2025; described as Turkey's second-largest air cargo terminal. · 24/7
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aviation security
Not listed
Passenger & crew transport
Available · 2 providers
Celebi Aviation (Celebi Hava Servisi)
Passenger/crew transport on the ramp listed under ramp services on the COV station page.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Havamas (Havas intercity shuttle)
LANDSIDE intercity access shuttle only: official COV airport-operator transport page and Havamas's own site confirm scheduled bus/VIP service between COV and Adana/Mersin/Tarsus/Osmaniye/Hatay/Nigde/Eregli (took over after Adana Havas was discontinued). This is NOT airside/ramp aircraft or crew handling.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Flight support
Available
Celebi Aviation (Celebi Hava Servisi)
Representation/administration/supervision and general-aviation support listed (airport slots, accommodation, fuel and catering arrangements).
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Hotel & travel
Not listed