Esenboğa International Airport
Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)
About 14h 47m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Esenboğa International Airport
Ankara Esenboğa Airport is an international airport of Ankara, the capital city of Turkey. In 2025, the airport served more than 13 million passengers, 10 million of which were domestic passengers. It ranked 4th in terms of total passenger traffic, 3rd in terms of domestic passenger traffic among airports in Turkey as well as being the 13th busiest airport in the Middle East.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
LTACLive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (2)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03R / 21L | 12,303 ft / 3,750 m | 197 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
| 03L / 21R▸ displaced | 12,303 ft / 3,750 m | 148 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (4)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 119.100 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 123.600 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.900 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Services & operations
Esenboğa Airport provides various passenger services including parking, customer relations, and free Wi-Fi.
From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site
Navaids(1)
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Airspace in this area(5)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTAA ANKARA FIR | Special use | FIR | GND | FL999 |
| ANKARA ACC SECTOR 11 LOWER | Special use | Type 27 | GND | FL325 |
| ANKARA ACC SECTOR 10 LOWER | Special use | Type 27 | GND | FL325 |
| ANKARA TMA | Special use | TMA | 4500 ft MSL | FL245 |
| LTAC | Special use | CTR | GND | 4500 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Turkey airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumhuriyet Kulesi | 459 ft | 3,002 ft | — |
| K Blok | 410 ft | 2,907 ft | — |
| N Blok | 410 ft | 2,927 ft | — |
| O Blok | 410 ft | 2,910 ft | — |
| J Blok | 410 ft | 2,910 ft | — |
| A Blok | 410 ft | 2,894 ft | — |
| S Blok | 410 ft | 2,913 ft | — |
| Selçuklu Kuleleri | 279 ft | 2,881 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Esenboğa International Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Esenboğa International Airport?
The ICAO code for Esenboğa International Airport is LTAC, and its IATA code is ESB.
Where is Esenboğa International Airport located?
Esenboğa International Airport is large airport located in Ankara, Turkey, at an elevation of 3,125 ft (953 m).
How many runways does Esenboğa International Airport have?
Esenboğa International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 12,303 ft / 3,750 m.
Which airlines fly to Esenboğa International Airport?
Airlines historically serving Esenboğa International Airport include Ariana Afghan Airlines, Atlasjet, Azerbaijan Airlines, Iran Air, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, among 10 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Esenboğa International Airport?
Historical data lists 43 nonstop destinations from Esenboğa International Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Esenboğa International Airport in?
Esenboğa International Airport is in the Europe/Istanbul time zone (UTC+03:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Esenboğa International Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Esenboğa International Airport is approximately 6.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Esenboğa International Airport?
The nearest airport to Esenboğa International Airport is Güvercinlik Airport (LTAB), about 16.5 nm to the sw, followed by Etimesgut Air Base and Akıncı Air Base.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Esenboğa International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.