AviatDataErcan International Airport ECN / LCEN
Nicosia (Lefkoşa) · Cyprus · TRNC State Civil Aviation Department (Devlet Sivil Havacılık Dairesi); airport operated under concession by T&T Airports Management (Taşyapı / Terminal Yapı)
5.5Mpax · 2025
H24International · customs & immigrationJet A-1
ICAO / IATALCEN / ECN
OperatorTRNC State Civil Aviation Department (Devlet Sivil Havacılık Dairesi); airport operated under concession by T&T Airports Management (Taşyapı / Terminal Yapı)
Coordinates35.1597°N, 33.5000°E
Elevation403 ft · 123 m
Time zoneEET (UTC+2/+3 DST)
Passengers / yr5,500,000 (2025)
CustomsYes
Border controlYes
SchengenNo
FuelJet A-1
Bonded—
AIP referenceLCEN — AIP TRNC (Northern Cyprus) (TRNC State Civil Aviation Department eAIP, AD 2.LCEN)
Operating hoursH24
TerminalsOne modern terminal (opened 20 Jul 2023, ~128,000 m², capacity ~10-12M pax/yr)
Runways (1)
- 11/29 · 3,200 m / 10,499 ft · 45 m wide · Asphalt · ILS CAT I (RWY 29)
Airport contact
Main airport of Northern Cyprus/TRNC, near Nicosia; recognized only by Turkey so all scheduled flights route via Turkey (Istanbul SAW/IST, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya, etc.), ~5.5M pax 2025 — Larnaca (LCA) & Paphos (PFO) serve the Republic of Cyprus in the south. New terminal and 3,200 m runway opened July 2023; operated by T&T Airports Management.
Services
Available
On request / PPR
Seasonal / ageing
Unconfirmed / not listed
Ground handling
Available
Istanbul Handling (Istanbul Yer Hizmetleri)
Base FBO/handler at Ercan (LCEN); ramp, passenger and lost-property handling. Confirmed as THE ground handler on the official airport site (lost-luggage page names Istanbul Handling, mob/AOG •••, •••). Office ph (•••. History since 1987 (ex-Istanbul Airlines) per own site; also listed FBO/handler at LCEN by AC-U-KWIK and Business Air News.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aircraft fuel
Available · 2 providers
Istanbul Handling (Istanbul Yer Hizmetleri)
Arranges Jet A-1 uplift as handler (physical fuel supplied on-airport by K-Pet). Listed as a handler service by AC-U-KWIK (LCEN). Istanbul Handling is not the fuel supplier itself.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
K-Pet (K Petrolleri / Cyprus Turkish Petroleum)
On-airport Jet A-1 supply unit (Cyprus Turkish Petroleum Air Supply Unit), 2 tanks totalling 670 m3; refuels THY, AnadoluJet, Freebird, Pegasus and Republic of Turkey/VIP aircraft. Confirmed on K-Pet's own site (en/air-transportation). Only fax published (•••); no public phone, hence phone null.
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De-icing
Not listed
Part-145 line maintenance
Not listed
Part-145 base maintenance
Not listed
Component shops & overhaul
Not listed
Flight catering
Not listed
Aircraft cleaning
Not listed
Ground support equipment
Not listed
Cargo handling
Available · 2 providers
Turkish Airlines (THY) / Turkish Cargo
Turkish Cargo Ercan station. Published on official airport cargo page: •••, ph ••• / •••, fax •••, weekdays 08:00-17:00 (closed Sat/Sun). Note: the cargo handling/freight terminal building itself is run 24/7 by the airport operator (T&T); THY/Turkish Cargo is the carrier cargo station. · Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
T&T Ercan Airport Management
Airport operator runs the Ercan Cargo Terminal building (customs-controlled freight terminal) 24/7; the customs ordino/clearance unit follows normal business hours. Per official airport cargo page and corporate (aero) site. · Terminal 24/7
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aviation security
Available
T&T Ercan Airport Management
Operator provides terminal security/screening (26 X-ray machines, 5 baggage-claim carousels) and operates the on-site fire station, per the official corporate 'about' page (ercanhavalimani.aero/en/kurumsal).
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Passenger & crew transport
Not listed
Flight support
Available
Istanbul Handling (Istanbul Yer Hizmetleri)
Pilot/aircraft services for private/business aviation at Ercan, per AC-U-KWIK LCEN listing and istanbulhandling.com (hizmetler/tarihce). Includes supervision and fuel arrangement.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Hotel & travel
Not listed