İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL): Codes, Runways & Location
İstanbul Atatürk Airport (IATA: ISL · ICAO: LTBA) is a large airport serving Istanbul(Bakırköy), Turkey. It lies at 40.9719° N, 28.8237° E, 163 ft (50 m) above sea level.
Overview of İstanbul Atatürk Airport
İstanbul Atatürk Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Istanbul(Bakırköy) in Turkey. It is identified by the IATA code ISL and the ICAO code LTBA. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
İstanbul Atatürk Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2600 m (8530 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, 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 163 ft (50 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base 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 ≈ 2,600 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about İstanbul Atatürk Airport
Where is İstanbul Atatürk Airport located?
İstanbul Atatürk Airport is located in Istanbul(Bakırköy), Turkey. Its coordinates are 40.9719° N, 28.8237° E.
What is the airport code for İstanbul Atatürk Airport?
İstanbul Atatürk Airport has an IATA code of ISL and an ICAO code of LTBA.
How long is the runway at İstanbul Atatürk Airport?
İstanbul Atatürk Airport's longest runway is about 2600 m (8530 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does İstanbul Atatürk Airport have?
İstanbul Atatürk Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is İstanbul Atatürk Airport a major airport?
İstanbul Atatürk Airport is classified as a large airport.
About this data
Details for İstanbul Atatürk Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →