Esenboğa International Airport (ESB): Codes, Runways & Location
Esenboğa International Airport (IATA: ESB · ICAO: LTAC) is a large airport serving Ankara, Turkey. It lies at 40.1281° N, 32.9951° E, 3125 ft (953 m) above sea level.
Overview of Esenboğa International Airport
Esenboğa International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Ankara in Turkey. It is identified by the IATA code ESB and the ICAO code LTAC. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Esenboğa International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3750 m (12303 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 3125 ft (953 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Etimesgut Air Base (ANK) about 33 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,750 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Esenboğa International Airport
Where is Esenboğa International Airport located?
Esenboğa International Airport is located in Ankara, Turkey. Its coordinates are 40.1281° N, 32.9951° E.
What is the airport code for Esenboğa International Airport?
Esenboğa International Airport has an IATA code of ESB and an ICAO code of LTAC.
How long is the runway at Esenboğa International Airport?
Esenboğa International Airport's longest runway is about 3750 m (12303 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Esenboğa International Airport have?
Esenboğa International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Esenboğa International Airport a major airport?
Esenboğa International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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