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Airports / Turkey / ISL
Large airport · ISL
İstanbul Atatürk Airport.
Istanbul(Bakırköy), Turkey · 163 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
112,503 ratings
0
Operators based
163
Elevation ft
Istanbul(Bakırköy), TurkeyELEV 163 FTLarge airport
4.4
Google rating
112,503
Google reviews
ratings on Google
163
Field elevation
feet above sea level
18
Nearest alternate
nm to LTBX
Field standing
#4 / 59
Turkey airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 112503 Google ratings , ranked against 59 rated Turkey fields.
18 nm
To the nearest alternate
İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base (LTBX), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
İstanbul Atatürk Airport, listed as LTBA / ISL, is a large commercial airport in Istanbul(Bakırköy), Turkey. Field elevation is 163 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list ISL as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base (LTBX, 18 nm), İstanbul Airport (IST, 19 nm), and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW, 22 nm). The field has a single 8,530-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from ISL are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Ataturk and Yeşilköy. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from ISL to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The modern terminals, extensive facilities and wide range of shopping and dining options further enhance the overall experience.”
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Field capability
ICAO
LTBA
IATA
ISL
FAA / Local
LTBA
Elevation
163 ft
Coordinates
40.9719° N · 28.8237° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Turkey fields
state range 11–6,400 ft
At 163 ft, ISL sits lower than 78% of the 64 Turkey fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,530 ft
- 05/238,530 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,530 ft
ISL's 8,530 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 18nmLTBXİstanbul Samandıra Army Air BaseÜmraniye, Istanbul
- 19nmISTİstanbul AirportIstanbul
- 22nmSAWIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen International AirportPendik, Istanbul
- 42nmTEQTekirdağ Çorlu AirportÇorlu
- 55nmYEIBursa Yenişehir AirportYenişehir
- 55nmBDMBandırma AirportBandırma
Location
Open the full mapLTBA · İstanbul Atatürk Airport · Istanbul(Bakırköy), Turkey
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ISL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,192 nm | 10h 9m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,350 nm | 10h 31m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,543 nm | 10h 58m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,674 nm | 11h 16m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,760 nm | 11h 28m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,976 nm | 11h 58m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,143 nm | 12h 22m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,188 nm | 12h 28m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ISL?
- İstanbul Atatürk Airport's longest paved runway is 8,530 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at ISL?
- İstanbul Atatürk Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,530 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to ISL?
- The closest alternate is İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base (LTBX), about 18 nm away, followed by İstanbul Airport (IST) at 19 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ISL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 10h 9m (4,192 nm), New York about 10h 31m (4,350 nm), Washington DC about 10h 58m (4,543 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.