LTFM 41.27N 28.73E · ELEV 325 FT

Airports / Turkey / IST

Large airport · IST

İstanbul Airport.

Istanbul, Turkey · 325 ft elevation. 43 charter operators based here.

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4.4/5

Google rating

112,503 ratings

Operators based

325

Elevation ft

Scheduled service

Istanbul, TurkeyELEV 325 FTLarge airportScheduled service

4.4

Google rating

112,503

Google reviews

ratings on Google

Based operators

charter operators on the field

325

Field elevation

feet above sea level

Nearest alternate

nm to ISL

Field standing

Computed · Google ratings × Bravo register

#5 / 59

Turkey airports by Google rating

4.4★ across 112503 Google ratings , ranked against 59 rated Turkey fields.

43 operators

Charter fleet based on the field

More resident charter operators than 100% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.

19 nm

To the nearest alternate

İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL), 4 fields within 50 nm.

Overview

Field brief

İstanbul Airport, listed as LTFM / IST, is a large commercial airport in Istanbul, Turkey. The airport sits 325 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.

The airport anchors local charter capacity, ACM Airlines, Aeroglobe Aviation Services, and Afi Jet are based here, 43 in all. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL, 19 nm), İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base (LTBX, 28 nm), and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW, 35 nm). With 6 runways, the longest 13,451-foot paved runway, IST can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.

Charter pricing from IST depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Arnavutköy. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Istanbul.

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What fliers highlight.

From the stored review texts

5/ 5 reviews

Easy in & out

“The seamless and smooth check-in, immigration and departure processes make international travel convenient, allowing tourists and business visitors to cross borders with relative ease.”

Mustafa Sutarwala5★ on Google

5/ 5 reviews

Terminal & facilities

“The modern terminals, extensive facilities and wide range of shopping and dining options further enhance the overall experience.”

Mustafa Sutarwala5★ on Google

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Field capability

Charts on SkyVector

Field data

ICAO

LTFM

IATA

IST

FAA / Local

LTFM

Elevation

325 ft

Coordinates

41.2749° N · 28.7321° E

Airspace

G · Golf

Size

Large

Scheduled svc

Yes

Elevation vs Turkey fields

state range 11–6,400 ft

At 325 ft, IST sits lower than 66% of the 64 Turkey fields on the register.

Runways & aircraft access

Full record on AirNav

Field data

6 runways

longest 13,451 ft

17L/35R
13,451 ft × 196 ftAsphaltLighted
17R/35L
13,451 ft × 147 ftAsphaltLighted
16L/34R
12,303 ft × 147 ftAsphaltLighted
16R/34L
12,303 ft × 196 ftAsphaltLighted
18/36
10,039 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
09/27
9,250 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted

Which aircraft can operate here

vs longest paved runway 13,451 ft

IST's 13,451 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.

Based charter operators43

Full register

Access & alternates

Access

Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.

Location

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LTFM · İstanbul Airport · Istanbul, Turkey

From the ramp

Photography

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Flight times from here

Block times

Approximate nonstop block times from IST on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.

Destination	Distance	Block time
Boston (BED)	4,177 nm	10h 7m
New York (TEB)	4,335 nm	10h 29m
Washington DC (IAD)	4,528 nm	10h 56m
Anchorage (ANC)	4,656 nm	11h 14m
Chicago (ORD)	4,743 nm	11h 26m
Nashville (BNA)	4,961 nm	11h 56m
Palm Beach (PBI)	5,130 nm	12h 20m
Miami (MIA)	5,175 nm	12h 26m

Common questions

FAQ

What size private jets can use IST?: İstanbul Airport's longest paved runway is 13,451 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 IST?: İstanbul Airport has 6 runways; the longest measures 13,451 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
Are there charter operators based at IST?: Yes. 43 charter operators list İstanbul Airport as a home base, including ACM Airlines, Aeroglobe Aviation Services, Afi Jet. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
What is the nearest major airport to IST?: The closest alternate is İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL), about 19 nm away, followed by İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base (LTBX) at 28 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
How long is a flight from IST to major cities?: Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 10h 7m (4,177 nm), New York about 10h 29m (4,335 nm), Washington DC about 10h 56m (4,528 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.