İstanbul / Sabi̇ha Gökçen Airport (LTFJ)

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Pendik, İstanbul, Türkiye

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Elevation: 95m (311ft)
Coordinates: 40.8983, 29.3092
Type: Civil Airfield
Operating times:
Open 24/7
Customs & Immigration:
Open 24/7
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Investment Development and Operation: sgairport.com +90 216 5855418 - 5855421

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AI-generated summary, as of 08/2025 - may contain errors or inaccuracies
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2025-08-22 16:07:00 UTC

General aviation is accepted at LTFJ, but handling by an agent is mandatory for all operations. Overflight and entry into Turkey require advance CAA permission, which handling agents such as Gözen Air Service (info@gozenair.com) can arrange. The airport is located on the Asian side of Istanbul and is considered the main GA option for the city, with good ATC and scenic approaches, though airspace is busy and radio contact may occur late on arrival.

Fees are high for general aviation. Example: total charges for a short stay can be about €400. Handling, landing, parking, approach, follow-me, ramp, crew transport, and other surcharges are common; parking per day is relatively low compared to other fees. Fuel (100LL) is available from the aeroclub with cash payment in euros or dollars; prices are described as very expensive.

Security procedures can be time-consuming and sometimes inefficient; expect delays when dealing with security staff and when settling invoices. For departures, use the dedicated Gözen departure area to avoid confusion in the main terminal.

The airport offers a large GA apron but limited visible support staff without prior arrangement. Transport to Istanbul city center by taxi takes about one hour and costs around €50. The airport is close to major highways and shopping centers.

Procedures vary; see AIP/NOTAM.

Fuel Availability

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Jet A1: Truck · H24

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METAR & TAF

VFR
36 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 24 06 15 kt
↓ 14 kt →L 5 kt
Wind 40° · 15 kt
Temperature 11°C
Dew point 7°C
Visibility 10km+
QNH 1016 hPa
Ceiling 10000 BKN

2-Hour Trend

No significant change expected

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FEW 3500ft
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RWY24R 02013KT RWY06R 030P99KT RWY24L 03013KT

METAR: 34 mins · aviationweather.gov

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