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LTBX
İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base · Ümraniye, Istanbul
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
400 ft / 122 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 132.00 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base (LTBX), located in Ümraniye, Istanbul, Turkey. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 400 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 10,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base
ICAO / IATA
LTBX / —
Municipality
Ümraniye, Istanbul
Country
Region
TR-34 — İstanbul Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
400 ft
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Runway 18 / 36
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,528 ft / 1,380 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 180° / 360°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 180° / 360°
RWY 18 (180°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (360°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 04 / 22
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,506 ft / 764 m
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 44.9° / 224.9°
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 44.9° / 224.9°
RWY 04 (44.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (224.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
TWR TWR
132.00 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026