What is the tower frequency at LTFM?

The tower frequency at ?stanbul Airport is 131.1 MHz.

What fuel is available at LTFM?

?stanbul Airport offers Jet A-1.

Does LTFM require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for ?stanbul Airport (Türkiye).

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?stanbul Airport

?stanbul Airport (LTFM/ Is) serves Arnavutköy, Türkiye. This is a major international airport with 5 runways (16L/34R, 16R/34L). Field elevation is 325 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 5/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: LTFM
Name: ?stanbul Airport
Type: large_airport
Category: Uncategorized
Latitude: 41.261295
Longitude: 28.741951
Elevation: 325 ft
Country: Türkiye
Municipality: Arnavutköy
IATA Code: Is
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: N/A
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

Frequencies

Tower: 131.100 MHz
Ground: 127.100, 121.750 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

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: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
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
GENDEC 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.

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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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at LTFM?: The tower frequency at ?stanbul Airport is 131.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at LTFM?: ?stanbul Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does LTFM require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for ?stanbul Airport (Türkiye).

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