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Esenboga (LTAC/ESB) — Ankara, Türkiye

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
118.1
Runways
03L/21R, 03R/21L
Elevation
3,125 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 7/10
Observed Activity · Oct 27
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 05:00Z
2026-10-152026-10-27
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: LTAC
  • Name: Esenboga
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 40.128101
  • Longitude: 32.995098
  • Elevation: 3125 ft
  • Country: Türkiye
  • Municipality: Ankara
  • IATA Code: ESB
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
  • Distance from City: 26.0 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 03L/21R

  • Designation: 03L/21R
  • Dimensions: 12303 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 03R/21L

  • Designation: 03R/21L
  • Dimensions: 12303 X 197
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.100 MHz
  • Ground: 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 123.600 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: TRY 129 per tonne MTOW
  • Parking Fee: TRY 50 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 2 hours free
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: TRY
  • Remarks: DHMI standard charges at Ankara Esenboga. Fees in TRY, subject to periodic revision.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Jet A-1 supplied by local provider at Ankara Esenboga. Into-plane service included.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Full immigration processing at Ankara Esenboga. DGCA Turkey requires prior landing permit for non-scheduled flights. e-Visa recommended.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: No formal curfew at Ankara Esenboga. Night noise monitoring in place. ATC may assign noise-preferential routings.

Airport Services

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Türkiye Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 3d Landing: 5d
  • Overflight Permit: Conditional
  • Landing Permit: Yes
  • Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours minimum. General aviation flights adhering to ECAC guidelines may be exempt.
  • Landing Lead Time: 2-3 working days (standard). Emergency/air ambulance: possible within hours with complete documentation.
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require SHGM authorization, 3 business days for overflight, 5 for landing.

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Active NOTAMs

A4691/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM-PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 12/26 WEF 26 NOV 2026 CHANGES OF LTAC AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES
2026-11-26 00:00 UTC 2026-12-09 23:59 UTC
J4511/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
SEE NOTAM A4772/26 DURING TKOF/LDG FROM/TO ESENBOGA AD 45 MINUTES EXCEEDING POSSIBLE DELAYS MAY OCCUR DUE TO RELEVANT NOTAM. -TKOF/LDG SHALL BE COORDINATED DURING AIR DISPLAY.-
2026-10-28 08:00 UTC 2026-10-29 13:00 UTC
J4331/26
warning
ATC restriction
ATIS (AUTOMATIC TERMINAL INFORMATION SERVICE) 129.200MHZ (DEP) U/S. ATIS (ARR) AND ATIS (DEP) BROADCASTS ARE PROVIDED ON 123.600MHZ.
2026-10-09 17:56 UTC 2027-01-09 17:00 UTC

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at LTAC?
The tower frequency at Esenboga is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at LTAC?
Esenboga offers Jet A-1.
Does LTAC require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Esenboga (Türkiye). Permit details for Türkiye
Where is LTAC located?
Esenboga (LTAC) is located in Ankara, Türkiye.
What is the IATA code for LTAC?
The IATA code for Esenboga is ESB.
Does LTAC have an ILS approach?
Yes, Esenboga has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 03L/21R.
Is LTAC a port of entry?
Yes, Esenboga is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.