Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW): Codes, Runways & Location
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (IATA: SAW · ICAO: LTFJ) is a large airport serving Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey. It lies at 40.8986° N, 29.3092° E, 312 ft (95 m) above sea level.
Overview of Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Pendik, Istanbul in Turkey. It is identified by the IATA code SAW and the ICAO code LTFJ. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3540 m (11614 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: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 312 ft (95 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 13 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 ≈ 3,540 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
Where is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport located?
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is located in Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey. Its coordinates are 40.8986° N, 29.3092° E.
What is the airport code for Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport?
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport has an IATA code of SAW and an ICAO code of LTFJ.
How long is the runway at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport?
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport's longest runway is about 3540 m (11614 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport have?
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport a major airport?
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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