Zafer Airport

Zafer International Airport is a regional airport constructed to serve the West LINK[3efafbf641e45d5] region of Türkiye, specifically the provinces of Kütahya, Afyonkarahisar and Uşak. It opened on 25 November 2012 and holds the distinction of being Türkiye’s first regional airport. It was constructed under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model by IC İçtaş İnşaat.

The airport features a concrete runway measuring 3,000 metres in length and 45 metres in width. The runway is equipped with all necessary technical systems to enable takeoffs and landings under all weather conditions.

Location and Access

Zafer Airport is located 45 km from the city centre of Kütahya, 55 km from Afyonkarahisar and approximately 100 km from Uşak. It was designed to serve the transportation needs of these three provinces and meets the region’s air travel demand.

Coordinates: 39°06′41″N 30°07′49″E

Altitude above sea level: 1,012.5 metres

Terminal and Capacity

The airport has a terminal area of 17,620 square metres. The terminal includes:

• 19 check-in counters,
• 4 passport control booths,
• 4 departure gates,
• Domestic and international passenger lounges,
• Food and beverage outlets,
• Gift shops,
• Baby care rooms,
• Duty-free shops,
• Car rental offices.

The airport has an annual passenger capacity of 3 million and is open to both domestic and international flights.

Operation and Licensing Information

• Operator: IC İçtaş İnşaat
• Operating period: IC İçtaş will operate the airport until mid-2044.
• ICAO code: LTZB
• IATA code: KZR
• Airport status: The airport holds a civil aviation license and has been certified as a Class B airport.

In addition, it is the 10th airport in Türkiye to be licensed as an “Accessible Airport” by the General Directorate of Civil Aviation.

Air Traffic and Flight Information

• 2018 flight traffic:
• • 713 domestic flights, 250 international flights, totaling 963 flights.
• 2018 cargo traffic:
• • 591 tonnes domestically, 605 tonnes internationally, totaling 1,196 tonnes.
• 2018 passenger traffic:
• • 72,427 domestic passengers, 26,968 international passengers, totaling 99,395 passengers.

Airlines operating flights from the airport include Turkish Turkish Airlines (THY), Pegasus, Corendon and Eurowings such as.

First International Flight

The first international flight from Zafer Airport departed at 12:30 on a Turkish Airlines aircraft carrying 181 passengers to Medina, Saudi Arabia.

The flight was originally planned to land in Jeddah, but due to ongoing construction work at Jeddah Airport, it was redirected to Medina. The passengers were officially welcomed off by the Governor of Kütahya, and the inaugural international flight was conducted with a formal ceremony.

Infrastructure and Technical Specifications

• Runway: 3,000 m × 45 m (concrete surface)
• Apron capacity: 3 aircraft per hour
• Runway category: II
• Navigation aids: VOR, DME, NDB, ILS
• Rainwater drainage system: Equipped with Wavin QuickStream, capable of draining up to 370 litres of water per hectare under heavy rainfall conditions.

The airport is equipped with dry chemical powder and foam-based fire suppression systems, snow removal equipment and runway friction measurement devices for safety purposes.

In addition, ambulances and technical teams are available to provide emergency medical services.

Zafer Airport is a modern facility developed in line with regional aviation policies, equipped with advanced modern systems. With its high passenger capacity, international flight capabilities and strategic strategic location, it contributes to the economic and social development of Kütahya, Afyonkarahisar and Uşak.

The airport will continue to be operated by the private sector until 2044, serving as a vital important center for regional air transportation.