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Ankara Esenboğa Airport (IATA: ESB, ICAO: LTAC)  is the international airport of Ankara, which is the capital of Türkiye. Located in north of the capital, the airport is one of the oldest airports in the country. The airport currently ranks as the 4th busiest airport in the country behind [[Istanbul Airport]], [[Antalya Airport]] and [[Sabiha Gökçen Airport]]).  
[[File:Ankara esenboga terminal wide.png|thumb|346x346px|Main Terminal from air]]
[[File:Ltac atc tower.png|thumb|Air Traffic Control Tower]]
'''Ankara Esenboğa Airport (IATA: ESB, ICAO: LTAC)''' is the international airport of Ankara, which is the capital of Türkiye. Located in north of the capital, the airport is one of the oldest airports in the country. The airport currently ranks as the 4th busiest airport in the country behind [[Istanbul Airport]], [[Antalya Airport]] and [[Sabiha Gökçen Airport]]).  


The airport has 2 parallel runways, right next to each other (03L/R - 21L/R). East of the runways, the main passenger terminal, MRO facilities and control tower is located. On the west side, there are 3 aprons which house general aviation facilities, government hangars, flight schools. It also houses Ankara ACC (Türkiye Hava Trafik Kontrol Merkezi) which covers the entire Türkiye, about 900nm from one end to other.
The airport now has 3 parallel runways (03L/C/R – 21L/C/R), located right next to each other. East of the runways, the main passenger terminal, MRO facilities, and control tower are located. On the west side, there are 3 aprons housing general aviation facilities, government hangars, and flight schools. The airport also houses Ankara ACC (Türkiye Hava Trafik Kontrol Merkezi), which provides area air traffic control services across Türkiye, covering a region approximately 900 nautical miles from one end to the other.
==Sceneries==
==Sceneries==
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===Payware===
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===Freeware===
===Freeware===
There are also freeware options available for Istanbul Airport. However there is significant difference in quality.
There are also freeware options available for Ankara Esenboğa Airport. However there is significant difference in quality.
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==Preferential Runway System (PRS)==
==Preferential Runway System (PRS)==
The term “Preferential RWY System (PRS)” shall be used to indicate the runway that, at a particular time, is considered by the ATC unit to be the most suitable for use by the aircraft expected to land at or take-off from the aerodrome, by taking into consideration aircraft performance, surface wind speed and its components. PRS Operations contribute to the optimum use of airspace and aerodrome capacity.<blockquote><big>The Preferential Runways in Ankara Esenboğa Airport (LTAC) are north configuration runways (03L/R)</big>
The term “Preferential RWY System (PRS)” shall be used to indicate the runway that, at a particular time, is considered by the ATC unit to be the most suitable for use by the aircraft expected to land at or take-off from the aerodrome, by taking into consideration aircraft performance, surface wind speed and its components. PRS Operations contribute to the optimum use of airspace and aerodrome capacity.<blockquote><big>The Preferential Runways in Ankara Esenboğa Airport (LTAC) are south configuration runways (21L/C/R)</big></blockquote>
 
East runway is used for landing, west runway for takeoff</blockquote>
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!RWYCC (Runway Condition Code)
!RWYCC (Runway Condition Code)
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==Arrival Procedures==
==Arrival Procedures==
===Introduction===
===Introduction===
Ankara Esenboğa Airport is located within Ankara TMA (Terminal Manoeuvring Area). Ankara TMA covers Ankara Esenboğa Airport (LTAC), Güvercinlik Airport (LTAB, military), Etimesgut Airport (LTAD, military and Ankara Murted Airbase (LTAE, military). Due to high military activity and restricted areas within the TMA, there might be lot of vectoring or holds upon arrival.
Ankara Esenboğa Airport is located within Ankara TMA (Terminal Manoeuvring Area). Ankara TMA covers Ankara Esenboğa Airport (LTAC), Güvercinlik Airport (LTAB, military), Ankara Airport (LTAD, military and Ankara Murted Airbase (LTAE, military). Due to high military activity and restricted areas within the TMA, there might be lot of vectoring or holds upon arrival.


Ankara Esenboğa Airport utilizes RNAV in all of its STAR procedures. In addition, P-RNAV (''Precision-Area Navigation, RNP1'') capability is required. If unable, pilot '''must''' inform the controller so that aircraft can be given radar vectors to final.  
Ankara Esenboğa Airport utilizes RNAV in all of its STAR procedures. In addition, P-RNAV (''Precision-Area Navigation, RNP1'') capability is required. If unable, pilot '''must''' inform the controller so that aircraft can be given radar vectors to final.  
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|Standard
|Standard
|1R
|1S
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|Alternative*
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==== North Configuration (RWY 03L/R) ====
==== North Configuration (RWY 03L/R) ====
The STAR structure for north configuration is focused on tight turns with long having the aircraft navigate around restricted areas. Both 1R and 1Z STAR's last waypoint is the IAF for ILS-V 03R. For instance, 1Z STARs last waypoint is ''TIARE'', which is the start of one of the transitions for the approach procedure. For 1R arrivals, ''VEZIN'' is the last waypoint which joins the transition of the approach from the east.<gallery widths="300" heights="200" mode="packed">
The STAR structure for north configuration is focused on tight turns with long having the aircraft navigate around restricted areas. Both 1S and 1Z STAR's last waypoint is the IAF for ILS-V 03R. For instance, 1Z STARs last waypoint is ''TIARE'', which is the start of one of the transitions for the approach procedure. For 1S arrivals, ''VEZIN'' is the last waypoint which joins the transition of the approach from the east.<gallery widths="300" heights="200" mode="packed">
File:1R STARs.png|Chart of 1R STARs
File:1R STARs.png|Chart of 1S STARs
File:1Z STARs.png|Chart of 1Z STARs
File:1Z STARs.png|Chart of 1Z STARs
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==== Apron 6 and 7 ====
==== Apron 6 and 7 ====
Apron 6 is kind of an extension to apron 5, mostly used for general aviation, leisure and executive aviation. Business jets or other smaller VIP aircraft can be seen at this apron as well.
Apron 6 is kind of an extension to apron 5, mostly used for general aviation, leisure and executive aviation. Business jets or other smaller VIP aircraft can be seen at this apron as well.
[[File:LT AD 2 LTAC PRKG D en APRON6-7.png|thumb|Apron 6 and 7]]
[[File:LT AD 2 LTAC PRKG D en APRON6-7.png|thumb|Apron 6]]
Apron 7 is solely used by Turkish Government and its presidential planes. VATSIM is no place for politics, we do not restrict pilots from fly using government callsigns or simulate presidential flights however we do not allow politics.
Apron 7 is solely used by Turkish Government and its presidential planes. VATSIM is no place for politics, we do not restrict pilots from fly using government callsigns or simulate presidential flights however we do not allow politics.
=== Planning Taxi Time ===
In Ankara Esenboğa Airport, taxi times are different for north and south config. When north config is in use, the taxi time for departure is about 5 minutes whereas for south config, it can be 10-15 minutes. Since arrival and departure traffic uses the same taxiway when south config is in use, there might be even delays to pushback and startup.
=== Obtaining Clearance ===
When you ready to obtain your clearance, check the latest ATIS information. As there is no PDC service available in Ankara Esenboğa Airport, you need to call DEL controller for clearance. At first contact, report “Call Sign + Stand Position + ATIS Information”.
=== Pushback and Engine Start ===
Just like any other airport, when you are ready for pushback and/or engine start, call GND controller using your callsign and stand number. The GND controller will either clear you or tell you standby due to external circumstances (traffic behind, area not clear, startup at X area restricted etc.).
=== Taxi procedures ===
The taxi procedures are fairly simple. As there is one taxiway (TWY A) parallel to the runway and several taxiways connecting the apron to the taxiway A, the taxi routes are mostly easy to understand. When south config is active, departure traffic leaving apron 4 and joining A becomes an issue due to arrival traffic vacating at H. Traffics are expected to pay extra attention in situations like these.
Intersection takeoffs are mandatory unless advised by ATC. '''Expect E1 and E for taxi for 03L departures'''.
== Departure Procedures ==
=== RECAT - LTAC ===
With the introduction of "Wake Turbulence Re-categorisation" in Turkish Airspace, the conventional wake turbulence categories has been re-defined. You can find more information from [https://www.skybrary.aero/articles/recat-wake-turbulence-re-categorisation Skybrary using this link].
{| class="wikitable"
!RECAT LTBS
!Follower
!Super Heavy
!Upper Heavy
!Lower Heavy
!Upper Medium
!Lower Medium
!Light
|-
!Leader
|
!A
!B
!C
!D
!E
!F
|-
!Super Heavy
!A
|80s
|100s
|120s
|140s
|160s
|180s
|-
!Upper Heavy
!B
|80s
|80s
|80s
|100s
|120s
|140s
|-
!Lower Heavy
!C
|80s
|80s
|80s
|80s
|100s
|120s
|-
!Upper Medium
!D
|80s
|80s
|80s
|80s
|80s
|120s
|-
!Lower Medium
!E
|80s
|80s
|80s
|80s
|80s
|100s
|-
!Light
!F
|80s
|80s
|80s
|80s
|80s
|80s
|}
===Minimum Runway Occupancy Time for Departures===
Minimum runway occupancy time is applied to all landing and departing aircraft. This is to minimize the occupancy time of the only runway that is available for both departures and arrivals:
*To optimize the runway utilization, flight crews shall complete all check lists prior to line-up clearance and be ready for immediate take-off,
*When aircraft is at the RWY holding point, pilots should commence line-up and take off roll immediately after take-off clearance is issued by ATC,
*When aircraft is already lined-up on RWY, pilots should commence take off roll immediately after take-off clearance is issued by ATC,
*Pilots are expected to react take-off clearances within 10 seconds,
*Pilots unable to comply with these requirements shall notify ATC before entering the RWY, otherwise ATC may instruct the aircraft to vacate the RWY and re-sequence to prevent excessive RWY occupation.
=== SIDs ===
As with most of the busy airports in Türkiye, Ankara Esenboğa Airport has P-RNAV departure procedures as well. Initial climb altitude differs from runway and SID and can be found below.
{| class="wikitable"
! RWY
! colspan="2" | SID
! Initial Climb (FL)
|-
! rowspan="12" | 03L/C
| ILHAN
| rowspan="12" | 1T
| rowspan="7" | FL130
|-
| GURBU
|-
| GOBIT
|-
| YUCEL
|-
| BAKIR
|-
| TELVO
|-
| HALIL
|-
| UMRUN
| rowspan="5" | FL140
|-
| LATGA
|-
| YAVRU
|-
| DEREL
|-
| ASTAL
|-
! rowspan="12" | 03R
| ILHAN
| rowspan="12" | 1J
| rowspan="7" | FL130
|-
| GURBU
|-
| GOBIT
|-
| YUCEL
|-
| BAKIR
|-
| TELVO
|-
| HALIL
|-
| UMRUN
| rowspan="5" | FL140
|-
| LATGA
|-
| YAVRU
|-
| DEREL
|-
| ASTAL
|-
! rowspan="12" | 21R/C
| EKMEK
| rowspan="12" | 2D
| rowspan="7" | FL130
|-
| BENTA
|-
| GOBIT
|-
| BALAX
|-
| AZBUL
|-
| TELVO
|-
| HALIL
|-
| DEREL
| rowspan="5" | FL140
|-
| YAVRU
|-
| LATGA
|-
| PETAR
|-
| NEMRO
|-
! rowspan="12" | 21L
| EKMEK
| rowspan="12" | 2H
| rowspan="7" | FL130
|-
| BENTA
|-
| GOBIT
|-
| BALAX
|-
| AZBUL
|-
| TELVO
|-
| HALIL
|-
| DEREL
| rowspan="5" | FL140
|-
| YAVRU
|-
| LATGA
|-
| PETAR
|-
| NEMRO
|}
'''Official AIP SID References:'''
* [https://www.dhmi.gov.tr/AIPDocuments/LT_AD_2_LTAC_SID_03_A_en.pdf RWY 03L/C – 1T SIDs]
* [https://ssd.dhmi.gov.tr/AIPDocuments/LT_AD_2_LTAC_SID_05_A_en.pdf RWY 03R – 1J SIDs]
* [https://www.dhmi.gov.tr/AIPDocuments/LT_AD_2_LTAC_SID_04_A_en.pdf RWY 21R/C – 2D SIDs]
* [https://ssd.dhmi.gov.tr/AIPDocuments/LT_AD_2_LTAC_SID_06_A_en.pdf RWY 21L – 2H SIDs]
===Noise Abatement Procedures===
Pilots shall apply “Noise Abatement Departure Procedures 1 or 2” (NADP-1 or NADP-2) which has been explained in ICAO Doc 8186 Vol-1 until passing 3000 FT. If unable, notify ATC immediately.
=== Airborne ===
Contact Esenboğa Approach '''immediately''' after take-off. At first contact, report '''only your callsign'''. Check the current ATIS for the active Approach frequency. All aircraft are required to comply with published speed and altitude restrictions.
Example:
<blockquote>
''Esenboğa Tower'': Turkish 3YP, you are cleared for take-off RWY 03L. After departure, contact Esenboğa Approach.
''THY3YP'': Cleared for take-off RWY 03L, Turkish 3YP.
''THY3YP departs from RWY 03L.''
''THY3YP'': Esenboğa Approach, good day, Turkish 3YP.
''Esenboğa Approach'': Turkish 3YP, Esenboğa Approach, identified.
</blockquote>
==After Departure ==
When you are leaving Ankara TMA, the approach controller will transfer you Ankara Control. As TRvACC, we hope you liked the ATS we provided, and we wish you a sweet ride to your destination. Hope to see you again in Ankara Esenboğa Airport!
==VFR Procedures==
Ankara TMA has specially designed VFR routes which are used for both arrival and departure. The image below provides full diagram of such procedures. Pilots flying VFR are expected to report each passing waypoint. On initial contact, pilots are required to report inbound point, altitude and requested arrival corridor. Some of these points are real waypoints and some of them are virtual, geo-referenced points.
[[File:LT AD 2 LTAC VFR en.jpg|center|thumb|671x671px|Ankara TMA VFR Chart]]
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