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Gateway to southeastern Turkey's historic Kahramanmaraş region.
Opened
1998
Location
Kahramanmaraş, Turkey
Kahramanmaraş Airport (IATA: KCM, ICAO: LTCN) is a regional airport serving the city of Kahramanmaraş in south-central Turkey. It handles domestic flights connecting the city to major Turkish hubs, primarily Istanbul.
The airport is operated by the Turkish State Airports Authority (DHMI) and serves a city known for its distinctive ice cream and red pepper products. Following the devastating February 2023 earthquakes centered near Kahramanmaraş, the airport played a critical role in disaster relief and humanitarian aid operations.
While relatively modest in size, the airport supports the economic and social connectivity of the broader Kahramanmaraş province, which has been undergoing significant reconstruction efforts following the earthquake disaster.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling domestic arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately 8 kilometres from the city centre, with taxi and shuttle services available for passengers.
Airlines here
Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines are among the primary carriers offering scheduled domestic services from Kahramanmaraş Airport.
Notable facts
- ›The airport became a major hub for earthquake relief operations following the catastrophic February 6, 2023 earthquakes.
- ›It primarily handles domestic routes to Istanbul's Sabiha Gökçen and Atatürk/Istanbul Airport.
- ›Operated and managed by DHMI, Turkey's state airports authority.
- ›Kahramanmaraş province is the epicentre region of the 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquake sequence.
- ›The airport serves a city famous for its dondurma (stretchy Turkish ice cream) and spicy red pepper.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
