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İstanbul Atatürk Airport

LTBAISLBakırköy, Istanbul, Türkiye·Medium Airport

LTBA is the ICAO code for İstanbul Atatürk Airport (IATA ISL), located in Bakırköy, Istanbul, Türkiye.

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Airport guide

İstanbul Atatürk Airport (LTBA) sat 12 miles west of central Istanbul and was the principal Istanbul commercial airport until 2019, when most commercial operations migrated to the new İstanbul Airport (LTFM). LTBA is now used primarily for cargo and business aviation. The two runways (12,310 ft, 8,907 ft) handle every current business jet. Field elevation 162 ft, no density-altitude concerns. For Istanbul business aviation, LTBA is the typical default given the easier ramp access vs. LTFM's congestion. Ground time to Taksim Square is 30 minutes; Sultanahmet is 35.

Background from Wikipedia

Atatürk Airport is a public airport located in Yeşilköy, Istanbul Province, Turkey. Formerly the primary international airport of Istanbul and the hub of Turkish Airlines, it was closed to commercial passenger flights on 6 April 2019. From that point, all commercial scheduled passenger flights were transferred to the new Istanbul Airport. Since the move of commercial operations to the new airport, Atatürk Airport is open to general aviation and functions as an executive airport.

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Frequently asked questions about İstanbul Atatürk Airport

What is LTBA airport?+
LTBA is the ICAO code for İstanbul Atatürk Airport (IATA ISL), located in Bakırköy, Istanbul, Türkiye.
What does ISL stand for?+
ISL is the IATA code for İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ICAO LTBA) in Bakırköy, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Where is İstanbul Atatürk Airport?+
İstanbul Atatürk Airport is located in Bakırköy, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Does İstanbul Atatürk Airport have commercial airline service?+
No — İstanbul Atatürk Airport does not receive scheduled airline flights. It primarily serves general aviation, private charter, and corporate operators.
What is the elevation of İstanbul Atatürk Airport?+
İstanbul Atatürk Airport sits at 163 ft above sea level.
What timezone is İstanbul Atatürk Airport in?+
İstanbul Atatürk Airport operates on Europe/Istanbul.

References

  • Official airport website
  • Wikipedia

At a glance

Country
Türkiye
Region
34
Timezone
Europe/Istanbul
Elevation
163 ft
Scheduled service
No
IATA
ISL
ICAO
LTBA

Activity

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0
Arriving legs
0
Based aircraft
57
Operators
39

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