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Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (LTFJ / SAW)

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LTFJ airport at a glance

ICAO code: LTFJ
IATA code: SAW
City: Istanbul
Region: Istanbul
Country: Türkiye
Elevation: 312 ft (95 m)
Time zone: Europe/Istanbul (UTC+3)
Coordinates: 40.8986° N, 29.3092° E
Empty legs from: 3
Empty legs to: 0

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Weather & airport info LTFJ

Current weather

Marginal visual conditions (MVFR)observed 03 Nov, 08:20 UTC

Wind: Calm
Visibility: 5 km
Weather: Mist
Clouds: no significant clouds
Temperature: 19 °C (dew point 15 °C)
Pressure (QNH): 1,015 hPa

Original weather report (METAR)

METAR LTFJ 030820Z 00000KT 5000 BR NSC 19/15 Q1015 BECMG 9999 NSW RMK RWY24R VRB02KT RWY06R 34003KT 300V010 RWY24L 00000KT

Forecast (TAF)

03 Nov, 07:00–11:00 UTCbecoming
2 kt (4 km/h) from variable directions · visibility 10 km or more · no significant weather · scattered clouds at 3,500 ft, broken clouds at 20,000 ft
03 Nov, 11:00–18:00 UTCbecoming
2 kt (4 km/h) from variable directions · visibility 10 km or more · Light rain showers · broken clouds at 3,000 ft, broken clouds at 9,000 ft
03 Nov, 13:00–17:00 UTCtemporarily
15 kt (28 km/h) from northeast (40°) · visibility 4 km · Thunderstorm with rain · few clouds at 2,000 ft, broken clouds at 3,000 ft
03 Nov, 18:00–06:00 UTCbecoming
2 kt (4 km/h) from variable directions · visibility 10 km or more · Light rain showers · scattered clouds at 3,500 ft, broken clouds at 10,000 ft
04 Nov, 02:00–06:00 UTCtemporarily, 40 % probability
visibility 3 km · Rain showers · few clouds at 2,000 ft, broken clouds at 2,800 ft

Original forecast (TAF)

TAF AMD LTFJ 030647Z 0306/0406 VRB02KT 4000 BR NSC BECMG 0307/0311 9999 NSW SCT035 BKN200 BECMG 0311/0313 -SHRA BKN030 BKN090 TEMPO 0313/0317 04015KT 4000 TSRA FEW020CB BKN030 BECMG 0318/0321 SCT035 BKN100 PROB40 TEMPO 0402/0406 3200 SHRA FEW020CB BKN028

Airport

Elevation: 312 ft (95 m)
Sunrise / Sunset: 07:35 / 17:57 local time

Runways

Runway	Length	Surface	Lighted
06R/24L	3,540 m (11,614 ft)	concrete	no
06L/24R	3,000 m (9,843 ft)	concrete	yes

Radio frequencies

ATIS: 128.2
Ground: 121.75
Tower: 37.877
Tower: 118.8

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

Airport map LTFJ

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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

Closed per NOTAM: TWY K1, TWY R2

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 LTFJ(10)

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

Out of serviceSequenced flashing lights: unserviceableB4349/26· until 29 Nov, 16:00 UTC
The sequenced flashing lights of runway 24L are out of service between 690 meters and 900 meters from the threshold due to an electrical failure.
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SEQUENCED FLASHING LGT OF RWY 24L U/S BTN 690M AND 900M FM THR -DUE TO ELECTRICAL FAILURE-
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B4349/26 NOTAMR B3878/26
 Q) LTBB/QLFAS/I /BO /A /000/999/4054N02919E005
 A) LTFJ B) 2610291543 C) 2611291600
 E) SEQUENCED FLASHING LGT OF RWY 24L U/S BTN 690M AND 900M FM THR
 -DUE TO ELECTRICAL FAILURE-
```
ClosedTaxiway: closedB4348/26· until 13 Nov, 13:00 UTC
Taxiway K1 is closed to traffic due to work in progress. This may lead to changes in taxiing routes at the airport.
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TWY K1 CLSD TO TFC DUE TO WIP.
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B4348/26 NOTAMR B4198/26
 Q) LTBB/QMXLC/IV/BO /A /000/999/4054N02919E005
 A) LTFJ B) 2610291345 C) 2611131300
 E) TWY K1 CLSD TO TFC DUE TO WIP.
```
ClosedApron: closedB4341/26· until 25 Jan, 16:00 UTC
Apron 9 is closed to traffic in a specific area.
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APRON-9 CLSD TO TFC FOLLOWING AREA: 405259.75N 0291817.01E 405308.36N 0291841.05E 405300.30N 0291845.80E 405251.84N 0291822.50E
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B4341/26 NOTAMN
 Q) LTBB/QMNLC/IV/NBO/A /000/999/4054N02919E005
 A) LTFJ B) 2610281555 C) 2701251600
 E) APRON-9 CLSD TO TFC FOLLOWING AREA:
 405259.75N 0291817.01E
 405308.36N 0291841.05E
 405300.30N 0291845.80E
 405251.84N 0291822.50E
```
ClosedTaxiway: closedB4339/26· until 25 Jan, 16:00 UTC
Taxiway R2 is closed to traffic due to construction works.
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TWY R2 CLSD TO TFC -DUE TO CONST WORKS-
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B4339/26 NOTAMR B3421/26
 Q) LTBB/QMXLC/IV/BO /A /000/999/4054N02919E005
 A) LTFJ B) 2610281552 C) 2701251600
 E) TWY R2 CLSD TO TFC
 -DUE TO CONST WORKS-
```
ClosedApron: closedB4338/26· until 25 Jan, 16:00 UTC
De-icing apron 2 is closed due to construction.
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DE-ICING APRON-2 CLSD DUE TO CONST.
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B4338/26 NOTAMR B3202/26
 Q) LTBB/QMNLC/IV/NBO/A /000/999/4054N02919E005
 A) LTFJ B) 2610281551 C) 2701251600
 E) DE-ICING APRON-2 CLSD DUE TO CONST.
```
ClosedTaxiway: closedB4337/26· until 25 Jan, 16:00 UTC
Taxiway A1 is closed to traffic. Please follow air traffic control instructions.
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TWY -A1- CLSD TO TFC. ADVISE ATC INSTRUCTION.
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B4337/26 NOTAMR B3200/26
 Q) LTBB/QMXLC/IV/BO /A /000/999/4054N02919E005
 A) LTFJ B) 2610281550 C) 2701251600
 E) TWY -A1- CLSD TO TFC.
 ADVISE ATC INSTRUCTION.
```
NoticeMovement areaB4340/26· until 30 Nov, 12:00 UTC
The stopbar lights on taxiway K are only working every second one.
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TWY K STOPBAR LIGHTS EVERY SECOND WORKING.
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B4340/26 NOTAMN
 Q) LTBB/QMOXX/IV/BO /A /000/999/4054N02919E005
 A) LTFJ B) 2610281553 C) 2611301200
 E) TWY K STOPBAR LIGHTS EVERY SECOND WORKING.
```
NoticeApronB4315/26· until 22 Jan, 14:00 UTC
A specific area on apron 9 shall be used for irregular parking due to construction work.
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BELOW AREA ON APRON-9 SHALL BE USED FOR IRREGULAR PARKING DUE TO CONST WORK: 405252.44N 0291803.17E 405256.18N 0291813.42E 405250.03N 0291817.26E 405246.26N 0291807.01E
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B4315/26 NOTAMR B3182/26
 Q) LTBB/QMNXX/IV/NBO/A /000/999/4054N02919E005
 A) LTFJ B) 2610271045 C) 2701221400
 E) BELOW AREA ON APRON-9 SHALL BE USED FOR IRREGULAR PARKING DUE TO
 CONST WORK:
 405252.44N 0291803.17E
 405256.18N 0291813.42E
 405250.03N 0291817.26E
 405246.26N 0291807.01E
```

2 more NOTAMs

NoticeRunwayB3934/26· until 20 Nov, 16:00 UTC
There are surface irregularities on runway 06L/24R, which reduce the driving quality.
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PRESENCE SURFACE IRREGULARITIES ON RWY 06L/24R REDUCING DRIVING QUALITY.
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B3934/26 NOTAMR B3455/26
 Q) LTBB/QMRXX/IV/BO /A /000/999/4054N02919E005
 A) LTFJ B) 2610021334 C) 2611201600
 E) PRESENCE SURFACE IRREGULARITIES ON RWY 06L/24R REDUCING DRIVING
 QUALITY.
```
NoticeTaxiway: limited toB3932/26· until 20 Nov, 16:00 UTC
Taxiway R1 is limited to towing movements only due to an audit and control.
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TWY R1 LIMITED TO TOWING MOVEMENTS ONLY DUE TO AUDIT AND CONTROL
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B3932/26 NOTAMN
 Q) LTBB/QMXLT/IV/M  /A /000/999/4054N02919E005
 A) LTFJ B) 2610021326 C) 2611201600
 E) TWY R1 LIMITED TO TOWING MOVEMENTS ONLY DUE TO AUDIT AND CONTROL
```

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 Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (last 30 days)

Arrivals: 115
Departures: 30
Different jets: 46

Most frequent origins: Ataturk International Airport (6), Paris-Le Bourget Airport (3).

Most frequent destinations: Ataturk International Airport (3).

Most common aircraft types: Bombardier Challenger 600/650 (33), Learjet 45 (27), Hawker 800/900 (18), Dassault Falcon 6X (14), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (12).

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.

AirenkaHeavy jet
Cengiz AviationHeavy jet
Port HavacilikMidsize jet
Servis AirMidsize jet

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LTFJ airport FAQ

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

There are currently 10 valid NOTAMs for Istanbul (LTFJ). Affected: Taxiway: closed; Apron: closed; Sequenced flashing lights: unserviceable. 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 (LTFJ)?

According to the latest weather report for LTFJ (METAR, 03 Nov, 08:20 UTC): Marginal visual conditions (MVFR). Wind Calm, visibility 5 km, temperature 19 °C (dew point 15 °C). Mist. For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

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

Istanbul (LTFJ) has 2 runways: runway 06R/24L with 3,540 m (11,614 ft), concrete and runway 06L/24R with 3,000 m (9,843 ft), concrete. The longest is 3,540 m.

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

Frequencies at LTFJ: Tower 37.877 / 118.8 MHz, Ground 121.75 MHz and ATIS 128.2 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport?

The ICAO code is LTFJ and the IATA code is SAW. 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 LTFJ airport?

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport sits at 312 ft (95 m) above sea level. Local time zone: Europe/Istanbul.

Can I fly to LTFJ by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Sabiha Gokcen 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 LTFJ?

There are currently 3 empty legs departing from and 0 arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.