İstanbul Airport (IST): Codes, Runways & Location
İstanbul Airport (IATA: IST · ICAO: LTFM) is a large airport serving Istanbul, Turkey. It lies at 41.2749° N, 28.7321° E, 325 ft (99 m) above sea level.
Overview of İstanbul Airport
İstanbul Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Istanbul in Turkey. It is identified by the IATA code IST and the ICAO code LTFM. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
İstanbul Airport has 5 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 4100 m (13451 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 surfaces: asphalt, concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 325 ft (99 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) about 35 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 ≈ 4,100 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Seaports near İstanbul Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to İstanbul Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about İstanbul Airport
Where is İstanbul Airport located?
İstanbul Airport is located in Istanbul, Turkey. Its coordinates are 41.2749° N, 28.7321° E.
What is the airport code for İstanbul Airport?
İstanbul Airport has an IATA code of IST and an ICAO code of LTFM.
How long is the runway at İstanbul Airport?
İstanbul Airport's longest runway is about 4100 m (13451 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does İstanbul Airport have?
İstanbul Airport has 5 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, concrete surfacing.
Is İstanbul Airport a major airport?
İstanbul Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for İstanbul Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →