International hub · Istanbul, Türkiye

Istanbul Ataturk International

LTBAISL
Elevation
163 ft
Coordinates
40°58′N 28°49′E
Local time
Europe/Istanbul

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Field information

LTBA runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Istanbul Ataturk International (LTBA/ISL) has one runway, 05/23, 8,530 ft (2,600 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at LTBA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Europe/Istanbul

  • Country

    Türkiye

    TR

  • Municipality

    Istanbul(Bakırköy)

  • Elevation

    163 ft

  • Position

    40.9719, 28.8237

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 9

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Slots

    Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · LTBA

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
05/238,530 ft (2,600 m)197 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at LTBA.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Istanbul Ataturk International (LTBA / ISL) in Istanbul, Turkey, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LTBA is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at LTBA

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Turkey

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Turkey. Applicable permit lead times for Turkey are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Turkey are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at LTBA

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at LTBA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at LTBA

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at LTBA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to LTBA

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LTBA: 40° 58′ 19″ N 28° 49′ 25″ E; elevation 163 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Istanbul

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Istanbul. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LTBA.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at LTBA

    Support for freighter operations into LTBA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

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