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 *AN124, AN225, A380 and B748 are not permitted to operate to/from Antalya Airport.
 *East of the airport have bird activity and pilots are advised to be careful. Especially at low altitudes and close to bird routes.
 ===STARs===
+Antalya Airport (LTAI) has published RNAV (GNSS) Standard Terminal Arrival Routes (STARs) for both north and south runway configurations.
+The applicable STAR depends on the active runway configuration, arrival route and ATC clearance. Pilots must use the current charts and comply with all published speed and altitude restrictions unless otherwise instructed by ATC.
 {| class="wikitable"
 !Active Runway Configuration
+!Published RNAV STAR Charts
+!STAR Designators (Examples)
 |-
-!North Config (RWY 36C/R)
+|'''North Configuration (RWY 36C/R)'''
-|-
+|STAR-5/5A and STAR-6/6A
-|''North'' Configuration uses the following STAR identifiers.
+|1A, 1Q, 1P
-{| class="wikitable"
-!Type
-!STARs
 |-
-|Standard
+|'''South Configuration (RWY 18L/C)'''
-|1A
+|STAR-2/2A, STAR-4/4A and STAR-7/7A
-|}
+|1D, 1X, 1S, 1G
-|-
-!South Config (RWY 18L/C)
-|-
-|''South'' Configuration uses the following STAR identifiers.
-{| class="wikitable"
-!Type
-!STARs
-|-
-|Standard
-|1D
-|}
 |}
+'''Note:''' STAR designators vary by arrival route and chart. The examples above are not an exhaustive list. Always select the exact procedure published in the current AIP and assigned by ATC.
 ====North Configuration (RWY 36C/R)====
-The default arrival procedure for north configuration (active runway 36C and/or 36R) are RNAV STARs that have -1A designator. These procedures require GNSS and P-RNAV (RNP1) capabilities. If the necessary navigational performance is lost or not available, pilots should inform the ATC '''immediately'''. The STAR structure is designed to carefully navigate the aircraft through Taurus mountains then over the city and sea to south, following a specific descent profile. All aircraft are required to follow STAR restrictions (both speed and altitude). Upon reaching downwind, aircraft are vectored to the final. According to the intensity of the traffic, you might receive speed restrictions and shortcuts in downwind. After reaching final waypoint of the downwind (AI521 or AI721), all aircraft should maintain their present heading and should not turn to IAF, FAF or final until instructed by the APP controller.
+The north configuration primarily utilizes runways 36C and 36R for arriving traffic. RNAV (GNSS) STAR procedures are published for these runways.
-[[File:LTAI NORTH STARTS 2307.png|center|thumb|767x767px|1A STARs of LTAI]]
-Expect ILS-Y for runway 36C and ILS-V for runway 36R. The approach procedure could be different at the time of the flight. Always check Arrival ATIS and ask approach controller.
+These procedures require P-RNAV approval and suitable navigation capability. Pilots unable to comply with the assigned RNAV procedure must inform ATC '''immediately'''.
+Due to the mountainous terrain surrounding Antalya, arrival procedures contain published altitude and speed restrictions that must be strictly observed unless canceled by ATC.
+Aircraft must follow their cleared STAR and any subsequent radar vectors or direct-to instructions. ATC may issue shortcuts or additional speed restrictions for traffic sequencing.
+At first contact with Antalya Radar, pilots should report '''only their callsign''', unless they need to advise ATC of an inability to comply with the RNAV procedure.
+Descent is subject to ATC clearance. Pilots must not independently turn towards the final approach course or deviate from their assigned routing.
+'''Published RNAV STAR References:'''
+* [https://www.dhmi.gov.tr/AIPDocuments/LT_AD_2_LTAI_STAR_05_en.pdf STAR-5 – RWY 36R/C]
+* [https://dhmi.gov.tr/AIPDocuments/LT_AD_2_LTAI_STAR_06_A_en.pdf STAR-6A – RWY 36R/C]
+The expected instrument approach depends on the active runway, weather conditions, aircraft capabilities and ATC instructions. Pilots should check the Arrival ATIS and follow the approach clearance issued by ATC.
 ====South Configuration (RWY 18L/C)====
-Just like north configuration arrivals, south configuration arrivals utilize RNAV technology and have -1D designator. GNSS and P-RNAV (Precision RNAV or RNP1) capability is required. If not available, pilots should inform approach controller '''immediately'''. Due to Taurus Mountains and the geography of the area, when compared to the -1A STARs, downwind is further away from the airport to have the arrival traffics to descend over the valley and final.
+The south configuration primarily utilizes runways 18L and 18C for arriving traffic. RNAV (GNSS) STAR procedures are published for these runways.
-[[File:LTAI SOUTH STARS.png|center|thumb|767x767px|1D STARs of LTAI]]
-Expect ILS-Z for runway 18C and ILS-Z for runway 18L. The approach procedure could be different at the time of the flight. Always check Arrival ATIS and ask approach controller.
+As with north configuration arrivals, these procedures require P-RNAV approval and suitable navigation capability. Pilots unable to comply with the assigned RNAV procedure must inform ATC '''immediately'''.
+Due to the Taurus Mountains and surrounding terrain, the published arrival routes provide structured descent paths with mandatory speed and altitude restrictions.
+Pilots must follow their assigned STAR and comply with all published restrictions unless otherwise instructed by ATC. Depending on traffic conditions, Antalya Approach may issue radar vectors, shortcuts or additional speed instructions.
+At first contact with Antalya Radar, pilots should report '''only their callsign''', unless they need to advise ATC of an inability to comply with the RNAV procedure.
+Descent is subject to ATC clearance. Pilots must continue to follow their cleared routing and must not turn towards final approach without the appropriate clearance or published procedure.
+'''Published RNAV STAR References:'''
+* [https://dhmi.gov.tr/AIPDocuments/LT_AD_2_LTAI_STAR_04_en.pdf STAR-4 – RWY 18L/C]
+* [https://dhmi.gov.tr/AIPDocuments/LT_AD_2_LTAI_STAR_04_A_en.pdf STAR-4A – RWY 18L/C]
+'''Important:''' STAR-7/7A procedures were amended effective 14 May 2026, with several 1D designators changed to 1S. The 1D designator remains published on other STAR charts, including STAR-4A. Always check the applicable chart.
+The expected instrument approach depends on the active runway, weather conditions, aircraft capabilities and ATC instructions. Pilots should check the Arrival ATIS and follow the approach clearance issued by ATC.
+'''Official AIP and Chart Updates:'''
+* [https://www.dhmi.gov.tr/AIPDocuments/LT_AD_2_LTAI_en.pdf Antalya Airport AIP – AD 2]
+* [https://www.dhmi.gov.tr/Sayfalar/Ssd/main.aspx DHMI – Air Navigation Department]
 ==Ground Operations==