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Southeastern Turkey's gateway serving Şırnak province.
Opened
2010
Location
Şırnak, Turkey
Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport is a regional airport located in Şırnak, a province in southeastern Turkey near the borders with Iraq and Syria. The airport serves as an important air link for the region, connecting the relatively remote area to major Turkish cities.
The airport was renamed in honor of Şerafettin Elçi, a Kurdish politician and lawyer who served as Turkey's first Kurdish minister. Turkish Airlines and its subsidiary operate scheduled domestic routes primarily to Ankara and Istanbul, providing essential connectivity for the local population.
The airport handles a modest passenger volume reflective of the province's population size and geographic isolation. Its operations support both civilian travel and regional development in one of Turkey's less economically developed southeastern provinces.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling domestic arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Şırnak city center is primarily available via taxi and private vehicles, as the airport is situated a short distance from the city.
Airlines here
Turkish Airlines and its regional subsidiary AnadoluJet operate scheduled domestic services from Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Şerafettin Elçi, a Kurdish politician and former Turkish minister.
- ›Located in Şırnak province near the borders with Iraq and Syria.
- ›Serves as a key domestic air link for one of Turkey's more remote southeastern provinces.
- ›Primarily handles domestic routes to Istanbul and Ankara.
- ›Operates under the IATA code NKT and ICAO code LTCV.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
