Airport code
GEC — Lefkoniko Airport
GEC is the IATA code for Lefkoniko Airport, an airport serving Lefkoniko (Geçitkale), Cyprus. Its ICAO code is LCGK, and it operates in the UTC time zone (UTC+0). The airport sits at 35.2359, 33.7244 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 146 ft (45 m).
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About Lefkoniko Airport
Geçitkale Air Base or Lefkoniko Airport is a military airfield of the Turkish Air Force near Lefkoniko in Northern Cyprus. Construction was completed around 1990. During the renovation of the Ercan International Airport between September 2002 and May 2004, it served as Northern Cyprus' primary civilian airport. Geçitkale's unofficial ICAO code is LCGK.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | GEC |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | LCGK |
| Airport name | Lefkoniko Airport |
| City | Lefkoniko (Geçitkale) |
| Country | Cyprus |
| Time zone | UTC (UTC+0) |
| Latitude | 35.2359 |
| Longitude | 33.7244 |
| Elevation | 146 ft (45 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Lefkoniko Airport?
The IATA code for Lefkoniko Airport is GEC.
What is the ICAO code for Lefkoniko Airport?
The ICAO code for Lefkoniko Airport is LCGK.
Where is GEC airport located?
Lefkoniko Airport (GEC) is located in Lefkoniko (Geçitkale), Cyprus.
What time zone is GEC in?
Lefkoniko Airport operates in the UTC time zone, which is UTC+0.
What is the nearest airport to GEC?
The nearest airport to Lefkoniko Airport (GEC) is Ercan International Airport (ECN) in Tymbou (Kirklar), about 23 km away.
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