What does IST stand for?

IST is the IATA code for İstanbul Airport (ICAO LTFM) in Arnavutköy, Istanbul, 34, Türkiye.

Where is İstanbul Airport?

İstanbul Airport is located in Arnavutköy, Istanbul, 34, Türkiye.

Does İstanbul Airport have commercial airline service?

Yes — İstanbul Airport is served by scheduled airlines in addition to private aviation traffic.

What is the elevation of İstanbul Airport?

İstanbul Airport sits at 325 ft above sea level.

What timezone is İstanbul Airport in?

İstanbul Airport operates on Europe/Istanbul.

How many private-jet empty legs are available at İstanbul Airport?

SkyAccess currently tracks 1 departing and 4 arriving private-jet empty legs at İstanbul Airport over the next six months. Browse and book each leg with a free account.

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Q: What is LTFM airport?

LTFM is the ICAO code for İstanbul Airport (IATA IST), located in Arnavutköy, Istanbul, 34, Türkiye.

LTFMISTArnavutköy, Istanbul, 34, Türkiye·Large Airport

LTFM is the ICAO code for İstanbul Airport (IATA IST), located in Arnavutköy, Istanbul, 34, Türkiye.

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Airport guide

İstanbul Airport (LTFM) sits 22 miles north of central Istanbul on the Black Sea coast. Six runways (longest 13,452 ft) handle every current business jet. Field elevation 325 ft, no density-altitude concerns. LTFM opened in 2018 and now handles most Istanbul commercial traffic — it's Turkish Airlines' principal hub and one of the largest airports in the world by passenger count. Business aviation routes through here but most operators prefer LTBA for faster ramp access. Ground time to central Istanbul is 60–75 minutes; Taksim is 50–60.

Background from Wikipedia

Istanbul Airport is the larger of two international airports serving Istanbul, Turkey. It is located in the Arnavutköy district on the European side of the city. It is the largest airport in Turkey, the largest privately-owned airport operation in the world, and the second busiest airport in Europe.

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Empty legs departing LTFM (1)

May 29, 2026

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Empty legs arriving LTFM (4)

May 30, 2026

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Airport guide

Background from Wikipedia

Empty legs departing LTFM (1)

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