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Ataturk (LTBA/ISL) — Istanbul, Türkiye
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 118.1
- Runways
- 05/23, 17L/35R, 17R/35L
- Elevation
- 163 ft
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
3/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
1/2
Additional Info
8/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 26
86 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 14 on the ground · busiest hour 14:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
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: LTBA
- Name: Ataturk
- Type: large_airport
- Category: Private
- Latitude: 40.971912
- Longitude: 28.823713
- Elevation: 163 ft
- Country: Türkiye
- Municipality: Istanbul
- IATA Code: ISL
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Distance from City: 13.3 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 05/23
- Designation: 05/23
- Dimensions: 8530 X 197
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VORTAC
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 17L/35R
- Designation: 17L/35R
- Dimensions: 9843 X 148
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VORTAC
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 17R/35L
- Designation: 17R/35L
- Dimensions: 9843 X 148
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VORTAC
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: 121.800 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 128.200 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: http://www.ataturkairport.com/eng/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: Istanbul Ataturk Operations +90 8 592 6923
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: TRY 133 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: TRY 80 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 2 hours free
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: TRY
- Remarks: Turkish state airports authority tariff at Istanbul Ataturk. Handling by TAV or Celebi.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Multiple fuel suppliers at Istanbul Ataturk. Price competitive; volume discounts above 5,000 liters.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Immigration on arrival at Istanbul Ataturk. Turkish e-Visa or sticker visa required for most nationalities. Gen dec required 24 hours prior.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No formal curfew at Istanbul Ataturk. Night noise monitoring in place. ATC may assign noise-preferential routings.
Alternates
LTFJ
- ICAO: LTFJ
- Name: Sabiha Gokcen
- Distance (NM): 22.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Visa on arrival available for eligible nationalities at Sabiha Gokcen. e-Visa system recommended. Passport validity minimum 6 months required.
LTBU
- ICAO: LTBU
- Name: Corlu
- Distance (NM): 42.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Visa on arrival available for eligible nationalities at Denizli Cardak. e-Visa system recommended. Passport validity minimum 6 months required.
LTBR
- ICAO: LTBR
- Name: Yenisehir
- Distance (NM): 54.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full immigration processing at Bursa Yenisehir. DGCA Turkey requires prior landing permit for non-scheduled flights. e-Visa recommended.
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.
Active NOTAMs
D2055/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
ACFT NITROGEN SERVICE NOT AVBL.
2026-09-11 10:10 UTC
2026-10-31 07:30 UTC
D2037/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
MIL ACFT TUG U/S SO ACFT TOWING IS NOT POSSIBLE.
ACFT NITROGEN SERVICE NOT AVBL.
2026-09-10 09:28 UTC
2026-10-31 07:30 UTC
D1958/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
MIL ACFT TUG U/S SO ACFT TOWING IS NOT POSSIBLE.
2026-09-03 11:45 UTC
2026-10-31 07:30 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at LTBA?
- The tower frequency at Ataturk is 118.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LTBA?
- Ataturk offers Jet A-1.
- Does LTBA require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Ataturk (Türkiye). Permit details for Türkiye
- Does LTBA require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Ataturk.
- Where is LTBA located?
- Ataturk (LTBA) is located in Istanbul, Türkiye.
- What is the IATA code for LTBA?
- The IATA code for Ataturk is ISL.
- Is LTBA a port of entry?
- Yes, Ataturk is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.