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Latakia International Airport

Latakia, Syria

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Latakia International Airport

Latakia, Syria

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OSLK

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157 ft

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Syria's key coastal gateway on the Mediterranean shore.

Opened

1968

Location

Latakia, Syria

Latakia International Airport, also known as Bassel Al-Assad International Airport, serves the port city of Latakia on Syria's Mediterranean coast. It is one of the primary airports in Syria alongside Damascus International Airport and Aleppo International Airport. The airport has faced significant operational disruptions due to the Syrian civil war that began in 2011, with international scheduled services heavily reduced or suspended at various points. It has continued to serve limited domestic and regional routes during periods of relative stability. The facility is located a short distance from the city center and historically served carriers connecting Syria to regional destinations in the Middle East and Europe. Its coastal location makes it strategically important for the Latakia governorate.

Terminals

The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international traffic.

Getting to & from

Ground transport to Latakia city center is primarily available via taxi and private vehicles, with the airport situated approximately 25 kilometers from downtown.

Airlines here

Syrian Air has historically been the primary carrier operating at Latakia, with limited regional carriers serving routes to destinations such as Russia and Lebanon during various periods.

Notable facts

›The airport is officially named Bassel Al-Assad International Airport, after the late eldest son of Hafez al-Assad.
›Latakia Airport has served as an important logistics hub during the Syrian civil war.
›Russian military aircraft have operated from the nearby Hmeimim (Khmeimim) Air Base, a separate facility close to Latakia.
›The airport has an ICAO code of OSLK and IATA code LTK.
›Commercial operations have been significantly curtailed since the onset of the Syrian conflict in 2011.

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