Rize–Artvin Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Rize, Türkiye. Its IATA code is RZV and its ICAO code is LTFO. The airport lies at an elevation of 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 06/24, 9,843 ft (3,000 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/Istanbul time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- RZV
- ICAO code
- LTFO
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 16 ft (5 m)
- Coordinates
- 41.1798, 40.8488
- Time zone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Rize–Artvin Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BUS Alexander Kartveli Batumi International Airport | Batumi, Georgia | 79 km · 49 mi |
| TZX Trabzon International Airport | Trabzon, Türkiye | 91 km · 57 mi |
| ERZ Erzurum International Airport | Erzurum, Türkiye | 139 km · 86 mi |
| KUT David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport | Kopitnari, Georgia | 175 km · 109 mi |
| SUI Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport | Sukhumi, Georgia | 188 km · 117 mi |
| ERC Erzincan Airport | Erzincan, Türkiye | 198 km · 123 mi |
| KSY Kars Airport | Kars, Türkiye | 203 km · 126 mi |
| OGU Ordu–Giresun Airport | Ordu, Türkiye | 233 km · 145 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from RZV. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IST Istanbul | 1,013 | 629 | 547 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 2,221 | 1,380 | 1,199 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 2,672 | 1,660 | 1,443 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 3,093 | 1,922 | 1,670 | View route |
| LHR London | 3,320 | 2,063 | 1,793 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 3,560 | 2,212 | 1,922 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 6,177 | 3,838 | 3,335 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 7,598 | 4,721 | 4,102 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 7,693 | 4,780 | 4,154 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,149 | 5,063 | 4,400 | View route |
| JFK New York | 8,784 | 5,458 | 4,743 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 9,990 | 6,207 | 5,394 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,396 | 7,081 | 6,154 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,483 | 7,135 | 6,200 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 12,110 | 7,524 | 6,539 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,985 | 8,690 | 7,551 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | Rize-Artvin Approach | 127.150 |
| SAR | Rize-Artvin Rescue Subcenter | 123.100 |
| SAR | Rize-Artvin Rescue Subcenter | 282.800 |
| TWR | Ground | 121.800 |
| TWR | Rize-Artvin Tower | 126.750 |
| TWR | Rize-Artvin Tower | 372.850 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Rize–Artvin Airport?
The IATA code of Rize–Artvin Airport is RZV and its ICAO code is LTFO.
Where is Rize–Artvin Airport located?
Rize–Artvin Airport is in Rize, Rize Province, Türkiye, at 41.1798, 40.8488.
What time zone is Rize–Artvin Airport in?
Rize–Artvin Airport uses the IANA time zone Europe/Istanbul. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Rize–Artvin Airport?
The longest runway listed is 06/24, 9,843 ft (3,000 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Rize–Artvin Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Alexander Kartveli Batumi International Airport (BUS), about 79 km (49 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.