İstanbul Airport
LTFM / IST
Runways, frequencies and reference data for İstanbul Airport, Istanbul. Free to read; the full diagram, charts and AIP text are in the Choppy app.
- ICAO
- LTFM
- IATA
- IST
- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Reference point
- 41°16'31.0"N 28°45'07.0"E
- Elevation
- 325 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 6.1° E
- Hours
- —
- Runways
- 6
- Sunrise · Sunset (UTC, today)
- — · —
- Civil twilight (UTC, today)
- — · —
Airport diagram
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Headings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16R/34L | 3,750 m (12,303 ft) | 60 m | ASPHALT | 16R 179° T34L 359° T |
| 16L/34R | 3,750 m (12,303 ft) | 45 m | ASPHALT | 16L 179° T34R 359° T |
| 17R/35L | 4,100 m (13,451 ft) | 45 m | ASPHALT | 17R 179° T35L 359° T |
| 17L/35R | 4,100 m (13,451 ft) | 60 m | ASPHALT | 17L 179° T35R 359° T |
| 18/36 | 3,060 m (10,039 ft) | 45 m | ASPHALT | 18 179° T36 359° T |
| 09 | 2,820 m (9,252 ft) | 45 m | CONCRETE | 09 089° T |
Frequencies
| Service | Callsign | Frequency | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| TWR | — | 131.1 MHz | — |
| TWR | — | 131.025 MHz | — |
| TWR | — | 120.05 MHz | — |
| TWR | — | 118.075 MHz | — |
| TWR | — | 119.025 MHz | — |
| TWR | — | 120.95 MHz | — |
| TWR | — | 122.7 MHz | — |
| TWR | — | 130.275 MHz | — |
| DEL | — | 121.7 MHz | — |
| DEL | — | 130.625 MHz | — |
| GND | ANKARA TWR | 126.3 MHz | — |
| GND | ANKARA TWR | 124.725 MHz | — |
| GND | ANKARA TWR | 121.8 MHz | — |
| GND | ANKARA TWR | 126.825 MHz | — |
Everything else about LTFM is in the app
- 143 official charts (ADC, AOC, APDC, GMC, IAC, PATC), opened in-app
- Full AIP AD 2 text for LTFM: hours, handling, fuel, remarks
- Zoomable airport diagram with taxiways, stands and holding points
- Offline country packs, updated every AIRAC cycle
- Your flights at LTFM: every landing here in your logbook, with currency computed automatically
Choppy is a pilot logbook first: the first 100 flights are free, and Pro unlocks charts, diagrams and packs for $2.99/month or $24.99/year.
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Frequently asked
How many runways does İstanbul Airport (LTFM) have?
LTFM has 6 runways: 16R/34L, 16L/34R, 17R/35L, 17L/35R, 18/36, 09. The longest, 17R/35L, 4,100 m (13,451 ft).
What is the elevation of LTFM?
The aerodrome elevation of İstanbul Airport is 325 ft.
What is the tower frequency at LTFM?
İstanbul Airport tower is on 131.1 MHz. Always confirm frequencies against the current AIP or ATIS.
Where can I get the LTFM airport diagram and charts?
The Choppy pilot logbook app shows a zoomable LTFM airport diagram with taxiways, stands and holding points, and opens the 143 official charts published in the AIP. Diagrams, charts and offline packs are part of Choppy Pro.
Reference only, not for operational use. Verify every figure against the current AIP, NOTAMs and ATIS before flight.