Adnan Menderes
Adnan Menderes (LTBJ/ADB) serves Izmir, Türkiye. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (16L/34R, 16R/34L). Field elevation is 412 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: LTBJ
- Name: Adnan Menderes
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 38.2924
- Longitude: 27.157
- Elevation: 412 ft
- Country: Türkiye
- Municipality: Izmir
- IATA Code: ADB
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Distance from City: 14.3 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 16L/34R
- Designation: 16L/34R
- Dimensions: 10630 X 147
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, TACAN, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 16R/34L
- Designation: 16R/34L
- Dimensions: 10630 X 147
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, TACAN, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 129.200 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: 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.adnanmenderesairport.com
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: TRY 247 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: TRY 95 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 2 hours free
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: TRY
- Remarks: DHMI standard charges at Izmir Adnan Menderes. 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 Izmir Adnan Menderes. Into-plane service included.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full immigration processing at Izmir Adnan Menderes. DGCA Turkey requires prior landing permit for non-scheduled flights. e-Visa recommended.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: 24-hour operations permitted at Izmir Adnan Menderes. Voluntary noise abatement between 2200-0600 local. Follow published procedures.
Alternates
LGSM
- ICAO: LGSM
- Name: Aristarchos of Samos
- Distance (NM): 38.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Samos. Immigration office operational during published hours.
LGHI
- ICAO: LGHI
- Name: Omiros
- Distance (NM): 48.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Chios. Immigration office operational during published hours.
LGMT
- ICAO: LGMT
- Name: Odysseas Elytis
- Distance (NM): 52.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Border control for arrivals from non-Schengen states only. EU/EEA nationals may use e-gates at Mytilene where available.
LTFE
- ICAO: LTFE
- Name: Bodrum
- Distance (NM): 67.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full immigration processing at Bodrum-Milas. DGCA Turkey requires prior landing permit for non-scheduled flights. e-Visa recommended.
LGKO
- ICAO: LGKO
- Name: Ippokratis
- Distance (NM): 90.1
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Kos.
Airport Services
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Türkiye Permit Requirements
- 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 flights require SHGM authorization, 3 business days for overflight, 5 for landing.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at LTBJ?
- The tower frequency at Adnan Menderes is 118.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LTBJ?
- Adnan Menderes offers Jet A-1.
- Does LTBJ require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Adnan Menderes (Türkiye).