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LTFM
İstanbul Airport · Arnavutköy, Istanbul
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
325 ft / 99 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
GROUND 121.75 MHz (Istanbul Ground)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for İstanbul Airport (LTFM), located in Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 5 active runways with a maximum elevation of 325 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.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 Airport
ICAO / IATA
LTFM / IST
Municipality
Arnavutköy, Istanbul
Country
Region
TR-34 — İstanbul Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
325 ft
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Runway 17L / 35R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 13,451 ft / 4,100 m
Runway Width: 196 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 174° / 354°
Runway Width: 196 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 174° / 354°
RWY 17L (174°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: INC | CRS: 163°
RWY 35R (354°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: IND | CRS: 343°
Runway 17R / 35L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 13,451 ft / 4,100 m
Runway Width: 147 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 174° / 354°
Runway Width: 147 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 174° / 354°
RWY 17R (174°)
111.30 MHz
IDENT: ING | CRS: 163°
RWY 35L (354°)
111.30 MHz
IDENT: INH | CRS: 343°
Runway 16L / 34R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 12,303 ft / 3,750 m
Runway Width: 147 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 174° / 354°
Runway Width: 147 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 174° / 354°
RWY 16L (174°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: INE | CRS: 163°
RWY 34R (354°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: INF | CRS: 343°
Runway 16R / 34L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 12,303 ft / 3,750 m
Runway Width: 196 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 174° / 354°
Runway Width: 196 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 174° / 354°
RWY 16R (174°)
109.10 MHz
IDENT: INA | CRS: 163°
RWY 34L (354°)
109.10 MHz
IDENT: INB | CRS: 343°
Runway 18 / 36
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,039 ft / 3,060 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 179° / 354°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 179° / 354°
RWY 18 (179°)
108.70 MHz
IDENT: IST | CRS: 163°
RWY 36 (354°)
108.70 MHz
IDENT: ISU | CRS: 343°
Clearance Istanbul Clearance Delivery
127.10 MHz
GROUND Istanbul Ground
121.75 MHz
TOWER Istanbul Tower
131.10 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026