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Ataturk (LTBA/ISL) — Istanbul, Türkiye

Ataturk (LTBA/ISL) serves Istanbul, Türkiye. This is a major international airport with 3 runways (05/23, 17L/35R). Field elevation is 163 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 8/10
Observed Activity · Jul 22
217 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 33 on the ground · busiest hour 08:00Z
2026-07-182026-07-22
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: No
  • 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: No
  • 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
  • GENDEC 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.

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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.

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Active NOTAMs

B2266/26 caution
Obstacle erected
PRESENCE OF A MOBILE CRANE PENETRATING INNER HORIZONTAL AREA OF RWY 05/23 WITH FOLLOWING PROPERTIES: -PILOTS USING RWY 05/23 AND HELICOPTER LANDING AREA ON TWY A MUST BE CAUTIOUS. COORDINATE ELEVATION HEIGHT ELEV AT CRANE ARM LIGHT (MSL) (M) TO…
2026-06-04 12:15:00 2026-09-04 14:00:00
B2261/26 caution
Obstacle erected
PRESENCE OF MOBILE CRANES PENETRATING INNER HORIZONTAL AREA OF RWY 05/23 WITH FOLLOWING PROPERTIES: CRANE PSN ELEV HGT ELEV AT TOP OBST LGT NO (MSL) (M) (MSL) 1 405819.95N0284819.03E 50M 30M 80M - 2 …
2026-06-04 12:10:00 2026-09-04 14:00:00
B2264/26 caution
Obstacle erected
PRESENCE OF 3 MOBILE CRANE (WITH 70M CRANE ARM LENGTH) AT APRX 1675M FM RWY 05/23 WITH FOLLOWING PROPERTIES: CRANE PSN ELEV HGT ELEV AT TOP LGT NUMBER (MSL) (M) (MSL) 1 405913.43N0285113.61E 2.90M 44.30M 47.20M RED…
2026-06-04 12:01:00 2026-09-04 14:00:00

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Nearby Airports

LTBW İstanbul Hezarfen Airfield 15 NM LTBX İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base 18 NM LTFM İstanbul Airport 18 NM LTFJ Sabiha Gokcen 22 NM LTBP Yalova Airport 30 NM LTBU Corlu 42 NM LTBE Bursa Airport 45 NM LTBR Yenisehir 55 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently 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).
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.
How long is the runway at LTBA?
The main runway at Ataturk (05/23) measures 8530 X 197.
Is LTBA a port of entry?
Yes, Ataturk is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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