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İstanbul Airport (LTFM/ Is) — Arnavutköy, Türkiye

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 131.1
Runways: 16L/34R, 16R/34L, 17L/35R, 17R/35L +
Elevation: 325 ft

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77% Data Complete 40 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Observed Activity · Oct 26

75 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 1 on the ground · busiest hour 14:00Z

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

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: LTFM
Name: İstanbul Airport
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 41.261295
Longitude: 28.741951
Elevation: 325 ft
Country: Türkiye
Municipality: Arnavutköy
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 16L/34R

Designation: 16L/34R
Dimensions: 3750x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GNSS)
Remarks: N/A

Runway 16R/34L

Designation: 16R/34L
Dimensions: 3750x60m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GNSS)
Remarks: N/A

Runway 17L/35R

Designation: 17L/35R
Dimensions: 4100x60m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GNSS)
Remarks: N/A

Runway 17R/35L

Designation: 17R/35L
Dimensions: 4100x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS)
Remarks: N/A

Runway 18/36

Designation: 18/36
Dimensions: 3060x45m
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 131.100 MHz
Ground: 127.100, 121.750 MHz
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: 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: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Weight-based, approx USD 5-10 per tonne MTOW
Parking Fee: USD 0.20-0.50 per tonne per hour
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: USD
Remarks: IGA Airport Operation published tariff. Istanbul Airport (new, opened 2019). Fees commonly quoted in USD. Mega-hub designed for 200M+ pax capacity.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: THY Opet Aviation and other suppliers. Modern hydrant system.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Non-Schengen. Turkish border police on-site 24h. Electronic visa (e-Visa) system for many nationalities. API data required for inbound flights. Major Turkish Airlines hub.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: 24h operation. Five runways planned (three operational). No curfew. Noise monitoring in place. Modern facility with minimal legacy restrictions.

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

A4704/26

info

Aerodrome restriction

TRIGGER NOTAM-PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 12/26 WEF 26 NOV 2026 CHANGES OF LTFM AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYS AND CHECK LOCATIONS POSITIONS DATA, AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND MARKINGS, AD 2.20 LOCAL AERODROME REGULATIONS, AD 2 LTFM ADC, IAC-17, IAC-29, IAC-30

2026-11-26 00:00 UTC 2026-12-09 23:59 UTC

A4162/26

warning Upcoming

Aerodrome restriction

TRIGGER NOTAM-PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 11/26 WEF 29 OCT 2026 CHANGES OF LTFM AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES, AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYS AND CHECK LOCATIONS AND POSITIONS DATA, AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS, AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING, AD 2.20 LOCAL AERODROME REGULATIONS, AD 2.22 FLIG…

2026-10-29 00:00 UTC 2026-11-11 23:59 UTC

B4330/26

warning

Runway closed

RWY 17L/35R CLSD TO TFC DUE TO MAINT. -RWY CROSSINGS SHALL BE COORDINATED.

2026-10-27 21:30 UTC 2026-10-28 03:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

LTBW İstanbul Hezarfen Airfield 13 NM LTBA Ataturk 18 NM LTBX İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base 27 NM LTFJ Sabiha Gokcen 34 NM LTBU Corlu 38 NM LTBP Yalova Airport 45 NM LTBE Bursa Airport 63 NM LTBG Bandırma Airport 66 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at LTFM?: The tower frequency at İstanbul Airport is 131.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at LTFM?: İstanbul Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does LTFM require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for İstanbul Airport (Türkiye). Permit details for Türkiye
Where is LTFM located?: İstanbul Airport (LTFM) is located in Arnavutköy, Türkiye.
What is the IATA code for LTFM?: The IATA code for İstanbul Airport is Is.
How long is the runway at LTFM?: The main runway at İstanbul Airport (16L/34R) measures 3750x45m.
Does LTFM have an ILS approach?: Yes, İstanbul Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 16L/34R, 16R/34L, 17L/35R, 17R/35L.
Is LTFM a port of entry?: Yes, İstanbul Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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