İncirlik Air Base

İncirlik Air Base is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the TR AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Overview

İncirlik Air Base is a medium-sized airport located in Sarıçam, Turkey, serving strategic military and potential civilian aviation operations. Positioned at 238 feet above mean sea level, the base offers a significant aviation infrastructure with a substantial 10,000-foot concrete runway oriented 05/23.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at İncirlik are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 98.9% of observed conditions supporting clear operations. The prevailing winds from the northeast (45 degrees) average 6.6 knots, with temperatures ranging from -3°C to 37°C and an average of 16.9°C. September, October, and November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for aviation activities.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical positioning provides consistent wind characteristics, with 100% runway compatibility for the 05/23 orientation. The average crosswind is minimal at 2.5 knots, indicating stable approach and departure conditions. Visibility consistently remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with no recorded instances of significant fog interference.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect highly predictable approach conditions with the long 10,000-foot concrete runway. The northeast prevailing winds suggest runway 05 and 23 will typically provide favorable wind alignments. The statistically stable weather environment supports consistent visual approaches with extremely low probability of challenging meteorological conditions.