İstanbul Airport

LTFM / IST

Arnavutköy, Istanbul, TR

Last Updated
Nov 2, 23:20 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
23:20Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
6kt
80°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,019
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTFM 022320Z 08006KT 030V110 9999 SCT010 16/14 Q1019 NOSIG RMK RWY17L 08002KT RWY34L 04003KT RWY16R VRB01KT RWY36 06004KT 010V090 RWY18 10001KT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 325ft
SCT 1,000ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,325ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (325 ft)
Pressure Alt
154 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 352 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LTFM 022240Z 0300/0406 VRB02KT 9999 SCT010 BECMG 0300/0303 3200 BR BKN006 PROB40 0303/0306 1200 BCFG BKN004 BECMG 0307/0310 CAVOK BECMG 0313/0316 21012KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:22Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2kt
Visibility: 10+ km
03:00Z PROB40
+3h
LIFR
Visibility: 1.2 km
Ceiling: 400ft
Patches Fog
07:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TFM
16L
34R ✈️
16R
34L ✈️
17L
35R ✈️
17R
35L ✈️
18
36 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16L/34R
Active: 34R
12,303 ft 147 ft ASP 174°
↓ 1.0kt ↔ 5.9kt
100° angle
✈️ 16R/34L
Active: 34L
12,303 ft 196 ft ASP 174°
↓ 1.0kt ↔ 5.9kt
100° angle
✈️ 17L/35R
Active: 35R
13,451 ft 196 ft ASP 174°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 6.0kt
90° angle
✈️ 17R/35L
Active: 35L
13,451 ft 147 ft ASP 174°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 6.0kt
90° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
10,039 ft 148 ft CON 179°
↑ 1.0kt ↔ 5.9kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

İstanbul Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LTFM
IATA Code: IST
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 325 ft MSL

Location

City: Arnavutköy, Istanbul
Country: TR
Latitude: 41.261297°
Longitude: 28.741951°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 16L/34R
Length: 12,303 ft
Width: 147 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16R/34L
Length: 12,303 ft
Width: 196 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17L/35R
Length: 13,451 ft
Width: 196 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17R/35L
Length: 13,451 ft
Width: 147 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 10,039 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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About İstanbul Airport

İstanbul Airport (LTFM/IST) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Arnavutköy, Istanbul, TR. The facility operates at an elevation of 325 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 5 runways (16L/34R, 16R/34L, 17L/35R, 17R/35L, 18/36) with ASP and CON surfaces . 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.