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Airports / Turkey / ADB
Large airport · ADB
Adnan Menderes International Airport.
Gaziemir, Turkey · 412 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
18,999 ratings
0
Operators based
412
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Gaziemir, TurkeyELEV 412 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
18,999
Google reviews
ratings on Google
412
Field elevation
feet above sea level
15
Nearest alternate
nm to IGL
Field standing
#9 / 59
Turkey airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 18999 Google ratings , ranked against 59 rated Turkey fields.
15 nm
To the nearest alternate
Çiğli Airbase (IGL), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Gaziemir, Turkey, Adnan Menderes International Airport (LTBJ / ADB) operates as a large commercial airport. The field lies at an elevation of 412 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
ADB has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Çiğli Airbase (IGL, 15 nm), Samos Airport (SMI, 38 nm), and Akhisar Airport / Akhisar Air Base (LTBT, 44 nm). ADB offers 2 runways, the longest 10,630-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of ADB vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as İzmir. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from ADB, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“There is also free Wi-Fi with quite good speed, which makes the waiting time much more enjoyable.”
Palastri Shop5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Instead of waiting in long lines with staff, passengers can conveniently use self-service machines.”
Palastri Shop5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
LTBJ
IATA
ADB
FAA / Local
LTBJ
Elevation
412 ft
Coordinates
38.2924° N · 27.1570° 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
Yes
Elevation vs Turkey fields
state range 11–6,400 ft
At 412 ft, ADB sits lower than 61% of the 64 Turkey fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,630 ft
- 16L/34R10,630 ft × 147 ftAsphaltLighted
- 16R/34L10,630 ft × 147 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,630 ft
ADB's 10,630 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.
- 15nmIGLÇiğli AirbaseÇiğli
- 38nmSMISamos AirportSamos Island
- 44nmLTBTAkhisar Airport / Akhisar Air BaseAkhisar
- 48nmJKHChios Island National AirportChios Island
- 53nmMJTMytilene International AirportMytilene
- 67nmBJVMilas Bodrum International AirportBodrum
Location
Open the full mapLTBJ · Adnan Menderes International Airport · Gaziemir, Turkey
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ADB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,234 nm | 10h 15m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,392 nm | 10h 37m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,586 nm | 11h 4m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,825 nm | 11h 37m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,833 nm | 11h 38m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,027 nm | 12h 5m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,162 nm | 12h 24m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,205 nm | 12h 30m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ADB?
- Adnan Menderes International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,630 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 ADB?
- Adnan Menderes International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,630 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to ADB?
- The closest alternate is Çiğli Airbase (IGL), about 15 nm away, followed by Samos Airport (SMI) at 38 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ADB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 10h 15m (4,234 nm), New York about 10h 37m (4,392 nm), Washington DC about 11h 4m (4,586 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.