İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base (ICAO: LTBX) is a medium-sized airport serving Ümraniye, Istanbul, Turkey. It lies at 40.9930° N, 29.2165° E, 400 ft (122 m) above sea level.
Overview of İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base
İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Ümraniye, Istanbul in Turkey. It is identified by the ICAO code LTBX. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1380 m (4528 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. The field elevation is 400 ft (122 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) 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 ≈ 1,380 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base
Where is İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base located?
İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base is located in Ümraniye, Istanbul, Turkey. Its coordinates are 40.9930° N, 29.2165° E.
What is the airport code for İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base?
İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base has an ICAO code of LTBX.
How long is the runway at İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base?
İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base's longest runway is about 1380 m (4528 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base have?
İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base a major airport?
İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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