What is the tower frequency at LTBX?

The tower frequency at İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base is 132 MHz.

Does LTBX require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base (Türkiye).

Where is LTBX located?

İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base (LTBX) is located in Ümraniye, Türkiye.

What is the IATA code for LTBX?

The IATA code for İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base is Is.

How long is the runway at LTBX?

The main runway at İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base (04/22) measures 764x15m.

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İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base (LTBX/ Is) — Ümraniye, Türkiye

İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base (LTBX/ Is) serves Ümraniye, Türkiye. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (04/22, 18/36). Field elevation is 400 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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65% Data Complete 34 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Observed Activity · Jul 22

69 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 10:00Z

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

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: LTBX
Name: İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base
Type: medium_airport
Category: Military
Latitude: 40.993
Longitude: 29.216499
Elevation: 400 ft
Country: Türkiye
Municipality: Ümraniye
IATA Code: Is
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 04/22

Designation: 04/22
Dimensions: 764x15m
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 18/36

Designation: 18/36
Dimensions: 1380x30m
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 132.000 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

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: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

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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

D1529/26 warning

Aerodrome restriction

MOBILE CRANES LOCATED 560M WEST OF THE RUNWAY 18/36 MAIN RUNWAY INTERSECTION (ON THE WEST AIRFIELD LEGGING SIDE) DUE TO CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITES THEIR NUMBER AND LOCATION VARY DAILY .TRAFFIC SHOULD BE AWARE DURING LANDINGS AND TURNS IT IS REGUIRED

2026-06-29 10:20:00 2026-09-30 20:59:00

D1584/26 caution

Runway restriction

RWY 18/36 CLSD TO TAKE-OFF/LANDING FOR FIXED-WING ACFT. ROTARY WING TFC OPERATING TO/FROM RULE USING RESTRICTIONS DURING TAKE OFF/LANDING. -DUE TO MAINT-

2026-07-05 17:30:00 2026-09-30 23:59:00

D1512/26 caution

Obstacle erected

PRESENCE 50M HEIGHT 3 MOBILE CRANES DUE TO CONST WORKS: - 250M NORTH EAST OF THR RWY 18 - AT 030 RADIALS - IN RADIUS 50M AREA - PSN: 4100.020N02913.030E - FIXED WING TFC MUST COODINATE WITH AD BEFORE FLIGHT. - ROTARY WING TFC MUST BE CAUTIOUS DURING TAKE OFF/LANDING.

2026-06-29 06:33:00 2026-09-30 23:59:00

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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at LTBX?: The tower frequency at İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base is 132 MHz.
Does LTBX require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base (Türkiye).
Where is LTBX located?: İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base (LTBX) is located in Ümraniye, Türkiye.
What is the IATA code for LTBX?: The IATA code for İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base is Is.
How long is the runway at LTBX?: The main runway at İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base (04/22) measures 764x15m.

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