Large airport · Istanbul, Turkey
İstanbul Airport
It is the largest airport in Turkey, the largest privately-owned airport operation in the world, and one of the busiest airports in Europe. Its IATA code is IST. Its ICAO code is LTFM. It has 6 runways, longest 13,451 ft (CONC). Elevation 325 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Istanbul, Turkey |
|---|---|
| IATA code | IST |
| ICAO code | LTFM |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 6 runways, longest 13,451 ft (CONC) |
| Elevation | 325 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 41.2749° N, 28.7321° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What İstanbul Airport is known for
It is the largest airport in Turkey, the largest privately-owned airport operation in the world, and one of the busiest airports in Europe.
Official website: https://www.istairport.com/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to İstanbul Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Galata Tower · Turkey · 21.3 miles away
- Dolmabahçe Palace · Turkey · 21.5 miles away
- Topkapı Palace · Turkey · 22.3 miles away
- Hagia Sophia · Turkey · 22.5 miles away
- Blue Mosque · Turkey · 22.6 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to İstanbul Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- İğneada Swamp National Park · Turkey · 55.1 miles away
- Dadia-Lefkimi-Soufli Forest National Park · Greece · 131.1 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
More airports in Turkey
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Frequently asked questions
What is İstanbul Airport?
It is the largest airport in Turkey, the largest privately-owned airport operation in the world, and one of the busiest airports in Europe.
What is the airport code for İstanbul Airport?
İstanbul Airport — its IATA code is IST and its ICAO code is LTFM.
Where is İstanbul Airport located?
İstanbul Airport serves Istanbul, Turkey. Its coordinates are 41.2749° N, 28.7321° E.
How high is İstanbul Airport?
İstanbul Airport sits at 325 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#317457
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Istanbul_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.