Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

LTFJ / SAW

Pendik, Istanbul, TR

Last Updated
Nov 2, 23:20 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
23:20Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
6kt
60°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,019
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTFJ 022320Z 06006KT CAVOK 11/10 Q1019 NOSIG RMK RWY24R 07004KT RWY06R 04007KT RWY24L 05007KT

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (312 ft)
Pressure Alt
141 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: -264 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LTFJ 022240Z 0300/0324 02005KT CAVOK BECMG 0300/0302 4000 BR SCT008 PROB30 0303/0306 1200 BCFG BECMG 0306/0309 24012KT CAVOK BECMG 0313/0316 VRB02KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:24Z BASE
+0h
VFR 20° 5kt
Visibility: >10km
03:00Z PROB30
+3h
LIFR
Visibility: 1.2 km
Patches Fog
06:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 240° 12kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TFJ
06L ✈️
24R
06R
24L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06L/24R
Active: 06L
9,843 ft 148 ft CON 64°
↑ 6.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
06R/24L 11,614 ft 197 ft CON
↑ 3.0kt ↔ 5.2kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LTFJ
IATA Code: SAW
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 312 ft MSL

Location

City: Pendik, Istanbul
Country: TR
Latitude: 40.898602°
Longitude: 29.309200°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 06L/24R
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 06R/24L
Length: 11,614 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
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About Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (LTFJ/SAW) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Pendik, Istanbul, TR. The facility operates at an elevation of 312 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 2 runways (06L/24R, 06R/24L) with CON surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.