İstanbul Atatürk Airport
Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)
About 14h 52m 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 İstanbul Atatürk Airport
Atatürk Airport is a public airport located in Yeşilköy, Istanbul Province, Turkey. Formerly the primary international airport of Istanbul and the hub of Turkish Airlines, it was closed to commercial passenger flights on 6 April 2019. From that point, all commercial scheduled passenger flights were transferred to the new Istanbul Airport. Since the move of commercial operations to the new airport, Atatürk Airport is open to general aviation and functions as an executive airport.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
LTBALive 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 (3)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17R / 35L | 9,843 ft / 3,000 m | 148 ft | Con | Lighted | Closed |
| 17L / 35R | 9,843 ft / 3,000 m | 148 ft | Con | Lighted | Closed |
| 05 / 23▸ displaced | 8,530 ft / 2,600 m | 197 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (6)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | YESILKOY APP | 120.500 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.200 MHz |
| CLD | YESILKOY DELIVERY | 121.700 MHz |
| GND | YESILKOY GND | 121.800 MHz |
| RMP | YESILKOY RAMP | 121.900 MHz |
| TWR | YESILKOY TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Navaids(1)
Airspace in this area(5)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISTANBUL FIR (LTBB) | Class C | FIR | GND | FL999 |
| ISTANBUL TMA | Special use | TMA | 1500 ft MSL | FL245 |
| ANKARA ACC SECTOR 3 LOWER | Special use | Type 27 | GND | FL325 |
| LTBA | Special use | CTR | GND | 1500 ft MSL |
| LTHF | Special use | CTR | GND | 1500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyland Office Tower | 932 ft | 121 ft | — |
| Skyland Residential Tower | 932 ft | 105 ft | — |
| Endem TV Kulesi | 774 ft | 627 ft | — |
| İstanbul Sapphire | 771 ft | 384 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 636 ft | 167 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 636 ft | 226 ft | — |
| Torun Center | 525 ft | 400 ft | — |
| Torun Center | 525 ft | 371 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from İstanbul Atatürk Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for İstanbul Atatürk Airport?
The ICAO code for İstanbul Atatürk Airport is LTBA, and its IATA code is ISL.
Where is İstanbul Atatürk Airport located?
İstanbul Atatürk Airport is large airport located in Istanbul(Bakırköy), Turkey, at an elevation of 163 ft (50 m).
How many runways does İstanbul Atatürk Airport have?
İstanbul Atatürk Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 9,843 ft / 3,000 m.
What time zone is İstanbul Atatürk Airport in?
İstanbul Atatürk Airport is in the Europe/Istanbul time zone (UTC+03:00).
What is the magnetic variation at İstanbul Atatürk Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at İstanbul Atatürk Airport is approximately 6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near İstanbul Atatürk Airport?
The nearest airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport is İstanbul Hezarfen Airfield (LTBW), about 14.8 nm to the wnw, followed by İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base and İstanbul Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. İstanbul Atatürk Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.