Esenboğa International Airport (LTAC)
Large airport · Ankara, Ankara Province, Turkey
Airport data
| Name | Esenboğa International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LTAC |
| IATA | ESB |
| Elevation | 3,125 ft (953 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°7'41" E 32°59'42" 40.12810, 32.99510 |
| Location | Ankara, Ankara Province, Turkey |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03L/21R | 12,303 ft (3750 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 03R/21L | 12,303 ft (3750 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
Esenboğa International Airport at a glance
Esenboğa International Airport is a large airport in Ankara, Ankara Province, Turkey, known to airline systems as ESB. The field elevation of 3,125 ft (953 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LTAC are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 03L/21R — offers 12,303 ft (3750 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03L points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LTAC shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Esenboğa International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Etimesgut Air Base | LTAD | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Akıncı Air Base | LTAE | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Temelli Air Base | TR-0004 | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Kastamonu Airport | LTAL | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Sivrihisar Airport | LTAV | 158 km (85 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Esenboğa International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,125 ft field elevation of Esenboğa International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 66 airports and airfields we list for Turkey — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Esenboğa International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Esenboğa International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Esenboğa International Airport is LTAC, and its IATA code is ESB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Esenboğa International Airport above sea level?
Esenboğa International Airport sits at an elevation of 3,125 feet (953 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Esenboğa International Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.1281, 32.9951 — in Ankara, Ankara Province, Turkey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Etimesgut Air Base, about 33 km away.
Does LTAC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LTAC appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Esenboğa International Airport?
Esenboğa International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 03L/21R, measures 12,303 ft (3750 m) with a ASP surface.