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Air Bases ·🇹🇷 Turkey

Erhaç Air Base (Malatya Havalimanı)

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇹🇷 Turkey
Location🇹🇷 Turkey
Status Active
UsageDual
Year built1941
Operating OrganizationTurkish Land Forces
Units
2nd Land Aviation Regiment Command
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates38.4354°N, 38.0910°E
Elevation862 m (2,828 ft)
IATA codeMLX
ICAO codeLTAT
Runways
03/21 · 3,350 m (10,991 ft) · Asphalt
Websitewww.dhmi.gov.tr/Sayfalar/Havalimani/Malatya/AnaSayfa.aspx
Map
Map of Erhaç Air Base
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Operating forces
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Description

Malatya Erhaç Air Base is a joint military and public aviation facility located 34 kilometers from Malatya, Turkey. Established in 1941, the installation supports both civil commercial traffic and Turkish Land Forces operations.

The base hosts the 2nd Land Aviation Regiment Command, an element led by a Colonel. The unit operates TAI/AgustaWestland T129 ATAK combat helicopters, which were integrated into the command's inventory in 2014.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 132026 Updated Runway records recorded, with elevation, airport codes and official website
  2. APR 102026 Created Page created: Erhaç Air Base