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Istanbul Ataturk Airport (LTBA / ISL)

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LTBA airport at a glance

ICAO code
LTBA
IATA code
ISL
City
Istanbul
Region
Istanbul
Country
Türkiye
Elevation
163 ft (50 m)
Time zone
Europe/Istanbul (UTC+3)
Coordinates
40.9769° N, 28.8146° E
Empty legs from
17
Empty legs to
17

Private jet terminal & FBOs at Istanbul Ataturk

  • Atatürk Airport General Aviation Terminal (Genel Havacılık Terminali)Atatürk Airport General Aviation Terminal, 34295 Sefaköy, Istanbul
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Weather & airport info LTBA

Current weather

Marginal visual conditions (MVFR)observed 02 Nov, 23:20 UTC
Wind
7 kt (13 km/h) from east (90°)
Visibility
10 km or more
Clouds
broken clouds at 3,000 ft, broken clouds at 8,000 ft
Temperature
16 °C (dew point 16 °C)
Pressure (QNH)
1,015 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR LTBA 022320Z 09007KT 9999 BKN030 BKN080 16/16 Q1015 RMK RWY23 11004KT 080V140

Forecast (TAF)

  • 03 Nov, 00:00–06:00 UTC
    5 kt (9 km/h) from east (100°) · visibility 10 km or more · broken clouds at 3,000 ft, broken clouds at 8,000 ft
  • 03 Nov, 00:00–03:00 UTCtemporarily
    visibility 3 km · Mist · broken clouds at 400 ft, broken clouds at 2,000 ft
  • 03 Nov, 03:00–06:00 UTCtemporarily, 30 % probability
    visibility 1.2 km · Patches of fog · broken clouds at 200 ft, broken clouds at 2,000 ft
  • 03 Nov, 06:00–08:00 UTCbecoming
    5 kt (9 km/h) from east (100°) · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 3,500 ft, broken clouds at 9,000 ft
  • 03 Nov, 08:00–00:00 UTCbecoming
    5 kt (9 km/h) from east (100°) · visibility 10 km or more · Light rain showers · scattered clouds at 3,500 ft, broken clouds at 9,000 ft
Original forecast (TAF)
TAF LTBA 022240Z 0300/0324 10005KT 9999 BKN030 BKN080 TEMPO 0300/0303 2800 BR BKN004 BKN020 PROB30 TEMPO 0303/0306 1200 BCFG BKN002 BKN020 BECMG 0306/0308 SCT035 BKN090 BECMG 0308/0311 -SHRA PROB30 TEMPO 0313/0317 4000 SHRA SCT003 FEW020CB BKN030

Airport

Elevation
163 ft (50 m)
Sunrise / Sunset
07:37 / 17:59 local time

Runways

RunwayLengthSurfaceLighted
05/232,600 m (8,530 ft)asphaltyes

Radio frequencies

  • Approach: 120.5
  • ATIS: 128.2
  • Clearance: 121.7
  • Ground: 121.8
  • Tower: 118.1

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map LTBA

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Official charts

Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:

DHMİ AIP Türkiye →

For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.

Current NOTAMs for LTBA(2)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

  • Out of serviceAerodromeD2513/26· until 29 Jan, 07:30 UTC

    Aircraft nitrogen service is not available.

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    ACFT NITROGEN SERVICE NOT AVBL.

    D2513/26 NOTAMR D2055/26
 Q) LTBB/QFAXX/IV/NBO/A /000/999/4059N02849E005
 A) LTBA B) 2610300728 C) 2701290730
 E) ACFT NITROGEN SERVICE NOT AVBL.
  • NoticeRunway: usable for length and widthB3906/26· until 01 Dec, 14:00 UTC

    The runway end safety area (RESA) for threshold 23 is only available as 60 meters by 100 meters due to an obstacle. The RESA is a safety area at the end of the runway.

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    THR 23 RESA AVBL 60M X 100M DUE TO OBST. REF AIP AD 2.12 LTBA

    B3906/26 NOTAMN
 Q) LTBB/QMRLL/IV/NBO/A /000/999/4059N02849E005
 A) LTBA B) 2610011100 C) 2612011400
 E) THR 23 RESA AVBL 60M X 100M DUE TO OBST.
 REF AIP AD 2.12 LTBA

For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

Private jet traffic in Ataturk International Airport (last 30 days)

Arrivals
609
Departures
485
Different jets
303

Most frequent origins: Ercan International Airport (22), Antalya International Airport (14), Al Maktoum International Airport (13), Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (13), Paris-Le Bourget Airport (12).

Most frequent destinations: Ercan International Airport (26), Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (15), London Luton Airport (14), Paris-Le Bourget Airport (11), Istanbul Airport (10).

Most common aircraft types: Hawker 800/900 (130), Gulfstream G450/GIV (124), Bombardier Challenger 600/650 (118), Bombardier Challenger 350/3500 (76), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (74).

Sunday is the busiest day.

Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.

Charter operators based here

Operators with a base at this airport.

Empty legs from LTBA

17 departures available

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Empty legs to LTBA

17 arrivals available

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About the airport

Ataturk International Airport (ISL/LTBA) is the key private jet gateway for Istanbul. PrivJet gives you instant access to charter flights and empty legs: fast, discreet and globally connected.

LTBA airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Istanbul airport (LTBA) today?

There are currently 2 valid NOTAMs for Istanbul (LTBA). Affected: Aerodrome. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Istanbul airport (LTBA)?

According to the latest weather report for LTBA (METAR, 02 Nov, 23:20 UTC): Marginal visual conditions (MVFR). Wind 7 kt (13 km/h) from east (90°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 16 °C (dew point 16 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Istanbul airport (LTBA)?

Istanbul (LTBA) has one runway: runway 05/23 with 2,600 m (8,530 ft), asphalt.

What are the radio frequencies at Istanbul airport (LTBA)?

Frequencies at LTBA: Tower 118.1 MHz, Ground 121.8 MHz and ATIS 128.2 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Ataturk International Airport?

The ICAO code is LTBA and the IATA code is ISL. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of LTBA airport?

Ataturk International Airport sits at 163 ft (50 m) above sea level. Local time zone: Europe/Istanbul.

Where do private jets land at Istanbul Ataturk?

Private jet passengers at LTBA are handled through Atatürk Airport General Aviation Terminal (Genel Havacılık Terminali) (Atatürk Airport General Aviation Terminal, 34295 Sefaköy, Istanbul). The operator confirms the exact meeting point with your flight confirmation.

Can I fly to LTBA by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Ataturk International Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.

Are there empty legs from or to LTBA?

There are currently 17 empty legs departing from and 17 arriving at Ataturk International Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.