Istanbul Airport

Istanbul, Turkey

IATAIST

ICAOLTFM

Active Runways

5 Runways

Longest: 4,100 m (13,451 ft)

Annual Passengers

~80.1 million

Recorded 2024

Flight Movements

~ 517,000

Commercial movements

Hub Classification

Major intercontinental hub

Europe Hub

Aerodrome AlignmentApprox. Magnetic Heading

Orientation only · 5 runways

16L/34R16R/34L17L/35R17R/35L18/36

Headings only—not geographic positions or runway spacing.

RUNWAY INVENTORY (5)ALL-WEATHER ILS CAPABLE

RWY 16L/34RConcrete

LENGTH3,750 m (12,303 ft)

WIDTH60 m (197 ft)

Heavy Takeoff RatingWidebody Max

Magnetic: 160°Grooved High-Friction

RWY 16R/34LConcrete

LENGTH3,750 m (12,303 ft)

WIDTH60 m (197 ft)

Heavy Takeoff RatingWidebody Max

Magnetic: 160°Grooved High-Friction

RWY 17L/35RConcrete

LENGTH4,100 m (13,451 ft)

WIDTH60 m (197 ft)

Heavy Takeoff RatingWidebody Max

Magnetic: 170°Grooved High-Friction

RWY 17R/35LConcrete

LENGTH4,100 m (13,451 ft)

WIDTH60 m (197 ft)

Heavy Takeoff RatingWidebody Max

Magnetic: 170°Grooved High-Friction

RWY 18/36Concrete

LENGTH3,060 m (10,039 ft)

WIDTH45 m (148 ft)

Heavy Takeoff RatingStandard

Magnetic: 180°Grooved High-Friction

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