What is the tower frequency at LTFJ?

The tower frequency at Sabiha Gokcen is 37.877, 118.8 MHz.

Does LTFJ require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Sabiha Gokcen (Türkiye).

Where is LTFJ located?

Sabiha Gokcen (LTFJ) is located in Istanbul, Türkiye.

What is the IATA code for LTFJ?

The IATA code for Sabiha Gokcen is SAW.

How long is the runway at LTFJ?

The main runway at Sabiha Gokcen (06/24) measures 9843 X 148.

Does LTFJ have an ILS approach?

Yes, Sabiha Gokcen has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 06/24.

Is LTFJ a port of entry?

Yes, Sabiha Gokcen is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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Sabiha Gokcen (LTFJ/SAW) — Istanbul, Türkiye

Sabiha Gokcen (LTFJ/SAW) serves Istanbul, Türkiye. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (06/24). Field elevation is 312 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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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 · Jul 22

65 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 09:00Z

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: LTFJ
Name: Sabiha Gokcen
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 40.898602
Longitude: 29.3092
Elevation: 312 ft
Country: Türkiye
Municipality: Istanbul
IATA Code: SAW
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
Distance from City: 30.5 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 06/24

Designation: 06/24
Dimensions: 9843 X 148
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 37.877, 118.800 MHz
Ground: 121.750 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 128.550 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.sgairport.com/
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

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

Fees

Landing Fee: TRY 165 per tonne MTOW
Parking Fee: TRY 53 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 2 hours free
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: TRY
Remarks: Turkish state airports authority tariff at Sabiha Gokcen. Handling by TAV or Celebi.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Fuel available during ATC operating hours at Sabiha Gokcen. Contact handling agent to arrange.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Visa on arrival available for eligible nationalities at Sabiha Gokcen. e-Visa system recommended. Passport validity minimum 6 months required.

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Restrictions

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

Alternates

LTBA

ICAO: LTBA
Name: Ataturk
Distance (NM): 22.5
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Immigration on arrival at Istanbul Ataturk. Turkish e-Visa or sticker visa required for most nationalities. Gen dec required 24 hours prior.

LTBR

ICAO: LTBR
Name: Yenisehir
Distance (NM): 40.3
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.

LTBU

ICAO: LTBU
Name: Corlu
Distance (NM): 64.6
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.

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

B1300/26 info

Runway closed

SABIHA GOKCEN AD, RWY 06L/24R SHALL BE TEMPORARILY CLSD TO DEP AND ARR TFC DUE TO RWY MAINTENANCE AS FOLLOWING DATES AND TIMES: 1- BTN 25 OCT 2026 2300 UTC-27 MAR 2027 0200 UTC: MON: 0000-0200 UTC, 2300-2359 UTC, TUE: 0000-0200 UTC, 2200-2359 UTC, WED: 0000-0250 UTC, 2200-2359 UTC, THU: …

2026-10-25 23:00:00 2027-03-27 02:00:00

A2880/26 info

Aerodrome restriction

TRIGGER NOTAM-PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 08/26 WEF 06 AUG 2026 CHANGES OF LTFJ AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

2026-08-06 00:00:00 2026-08-19 23:59:00

B2756/26 info

Aerodrome restriction

WIP. PRESENCE A VEHICLE AT NORTH-EAST OF RWY 24L THR AND 830M FROM RWY 24L THR.NOT PENETRATING TAKE OFF/LANDING SURFACE OF RWY 06R/24L DUE TO CONST WORKS. COORDINATES: 405406.21N0292102.02E ADVISE ATC INSTRUCTIONS

2026-07-09 08:30:00 2026-07-31 15:00:00

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Nearby Airports

LTBX İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base 7 NM LTBP Yalova Airport 13 NM LTBA Ataturk 22 NM LTFM İstanbul Airport 34 NM LTBQ Cengiz Topel Airport 37 NM LTBW İstanbul Hezarfen Airfield 37 NM LTBR Yenisehir 40 NM LTBE Bursa Airport 42 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at LTFJ?: The tower frequency at Sabiha Gokcen is 37.877, 118.8 MHz.
What fuel is available at LTFJ?: Sabiha Gokcen offers Jet A-1.
Does LTFJ require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Sabiha Gokcen (Türkiye).
Where is LTFJ located?: Sabiha Gokcen (LTFJ) is located in Istanbul, Türkiye.
What is the IATA code for LTFJ?: The IATA code for Sabiha Gokcen is SAW.
How long is the runway at LTFJ?: The main runway at Sabiha Gokcen (06/24) measures 9843 X 148.
Does LTFJ have an ILS approach?: Yes, Sabiha Gokcen has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 06/24.
Is LTFJ a port of entry?: Yes, Sabiha Gokcen is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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