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Sabiha Gokcen (LTFJ/SAW) — Istanbul, Türkiye
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 37.877
- Runways
- 06/24
- Elevation
- 312 ft
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Data Complete
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Missing: Operations
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
39 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 13:00Z
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: 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
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: 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.sgairport.com/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- 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
- APIS 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.
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.
Active NOTAMs
B3913/27
info
Runway closed
SABIHA GOKCEN AD,
RWY 06L/24R SHALL BE TEMPORARILY CLSD TO TKOF/LDG TFC AT FLW DATE
AND TIMES BELOW.
-DUE TO MAINT-
1. BTN MAR 28 2300 UTC - MAY 10 0159 UTC
DATE AND TIMES:
MON: 0000-0159 UTC, 2150-2359 UTC
TUE: 0000-0249 UTC, 2150-2359 UTC
WED: 0000-0249 UTC, 2150-2359 UTC
THU: 0000-…
2027-03-28 23:00 UTC
2027-10-30 01:59 UTC
B3915/27
info
Runway closed
SABIHA GOKCEN AD,
RWY 06L/24R SHALL BE TEMPORARILY CLSD TO TKOF/LDG TFC AT FLW DATE
AND TIMES BELOW.
-DUE TO MAINT-
1. BTN MAR 28 2027 2300 UTC - MAY 10 2027 0159 UTC
DATE AND TIMES:
MON: 0000-0159 UTC, 2150-2359 UTC
TUE: 0000-0249 UTC, 2150-2359 UTC
WED: 0000-0249 UTC, 2150-2359 UTC
…
2027-03-28 23:00 UTC
2027-10-30 01:59 UTC
A4710/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM-PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 12/26 WEF 26 NOV 2026
CHANGES OF LTFJ AD 2.20 LOCAL AERODROME REGULATIONS, AD 2.24 CHARTS
RELATED TO SABIHA GOKCEN AERODROME, AD 2 LTFJ GMC-1, GMC-2, GMC-3,
GMC-4, GMC-5, GMC-6, GMC-7, GMC-8, GMC-9, GMC-10, GMC-11, GMC-12,
GMC-13, GMC-14, GMC-15
2026-11-26 00:00 UTC
2026-12-09 23:59 UTC
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently 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). Permit details for 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.
- 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.