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Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

IATA SAWICAO LTFJ🇹🇷 Pendik, Istanbul
Coordinates
40.8986°N, 29.3092°E
Elevation
312 ft (95 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
TR-34
Time zone
Istanbul(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
6.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:11
Sunrise
05:43
Sunset
20:35
Civil dusk
21:08

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 Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is the secondary international airport serving Istanbul, Turkey. Located 32 km (20 mi) southeast of the city centre, Sabiha Gökçen Airport is in the Asian part of the transcontinental city and serves as the operating base for AJet and Pegasus Airlines.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

LTFJ

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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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)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06R / 24L11,614 ft / 3,540 m197 ftConUnlitOpen
06L / 24R9,843 ft / 3,000 m148 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (5)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ATISATIS128.200 MHz
CLNC DEL126.425 MHz
GNDGND121.750 MHz
TWRTWR118.800 MHz
TWRTWR37.877 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (94)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
ISTANBUL FIR (LTBB)Class CFIRGNDFL999
ISTANBUL TMASpecial useTMA1500 ft MSLFL245
ANKARA ACC SECTOR 3 LOWERSpecial useType 27GNDFL325
LTFJSpecial useCTRGND2500 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Turkey airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
A Blok919 ft295 ft
Obstacle230 ft200 ft
Obstacle230 ft180 ft
Obstacle230 ft167 ft
Obstacle230 ft207 ft
Obstacle230 ft213 ft
Obstacle230 ft187 ft
Obstacle230 ft200 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport?

The ICAO code for Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is LTFJ, and its IATA code is SAW.

Where is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport located?

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is large airport located in Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey, at an elevation of 312 ft (95 m).

How many runways does Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport have?

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 11,614 ft / 3,540 m.

Which airlines fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport include Air Arabia, Air Arabia Maroc, Air Baltic, Air Berlin, Air Malta, Air Serbia, among 20 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport?

Historical data lists 94 nonstop destinations from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport in?

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is in the Europe/Istanbul time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is approximately 6.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport?

The nearest airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is Tuzla Air Base (TR-0005), about 4.7 nm to the sse, followed by İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base and Yalova Air Base.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.