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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Sabiha Gökçen Airport}}
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[[File:Sabiha gokcen new tower.jpg|thumb|Sabiha Gökçen Airport new ATC tower]]
[[File:Sabiha gokcen new tower.jpg|thumb|Sabiha Gökçen Airport new ATC tower]]
[[wikipedia:Istanbul_Sabiha_Gökçen_International_Airport|Sabiha Gökçen Airport]] ([[wikipedia:IATA_airport_code|IATA]]:SAW, [[wikipedia:ICAO_airport_code|ICAO]]: LTFJ) is the 3rd busiest airport in Turkiye just behind Antalya Airport and 3rd busiest airport in the world that only have single runway. Located in east of Istanbul, the airport is the 23<sup>rd</sup> in the busiest airport in Europe as per 2022 statistics of EuroControl. The airport has only 1 runway in operation however another one is being built at the moment. Sabiha Gökçen Airport known is used as base for [[wikipedia:Pegasus_Airlines|Pegasus Airlines]] and [[wikipedia:AnadoluJet|AnadoluJet]].
[[wikipedia:Istanbul_Sabiha_Gökçen_International_Airport|Sabiha Gökçen Airport]] ([[wikipedia:IATA_airport_code|IATA]]:SAW, [[wikipedia:ICAO_airport_code|ICAO]]: LTFJ) is one of the busiest airports in Türkiye and is located on the eastern side of Istanbul. With 48.4 million passengers in 2025, it was the second-busiest airport in Türkiye and ranked 9th among European airports by passenger traffic.
[[File:Sabiha gokcen terminal 2.jpg|thumb|Sabiha Gökçen Airport main terminal from the Apron]]


== Sceneries ==
The airport currently operates with two runways. The second runway, measuring 3,540 metres in length, was officially opened on 25 December 2023. Its introduction significantly increased the airport's air traffic capacity and also enabled wide-body aircraft operations.
 
Sabiha Gökçen serves as a major hub for Pegasus Airlines and is an important base for a number of airlines operating domestic and international services. The airport continues to experience significant growth, with passenger traffic increasing by 16.7% in 2025 compared with the previous year.


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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>Preferential RWYs for Sabiha Gökçen Airport (LTFJ) are the north configuration runways (RWY 06L/R)</big></blockquote>
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>Preferential RWYs for Sabiha Gökçen Airport (LTFJ) follow the LTFM runway configuration, provided that the tailwind component does not exceed 10 KT.</big></blockquote>
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!RWYCC (Runway Condition Code)
!RWYCC (Runway Condition Code)
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=== STARs ===
=== STARs ===
The STARs at Sabiha Gökçen Airport are designed to be ambiguous between the active runways. For instance, if northern config is active, IBODU 2G STAR will end at '''OBIXI''' waypoint, and '''OBIXI''' is ''IAF'' (Initial Approach Fix) for all approach procedures for both RWY 06L and 06R, which is where the transition starts. You might hear the phraseology:<blockquote>...via OBIXI transiiton you are cleared for ILS-Z 06L.</blockquote>This means, whether you land at 06L or 06R (when north config is active), you still use the same STAR procedure for all runways. You can find the STAR designator table on the next page.
The STARs at Sabiha Gökçen Airport are designed to be ambiguous between the active runways. For instance, if northern config is active, IBODU 2G STAR will end at '''OBIXI''' waypoint, and '''OBIXI''' is ''IAF'' (Initial Approach Fix) for all approach procedures for both RWY 06L and 06R, which is where the transition starts. You might hear the phraseology:<blockquote>via OBIXI transition, cleared ILS-Z approach 06R06R</blockquote>This means, whether you land at 06L or 06R (when north config is active), you still use the same STAR procedure for all runways. You can find the STAR designator table on the next page.


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(uses opposite PMS)
(uses opposite PMS)


<nowiki>*</nowiki>''only applicable to GINLI STAR''
<nowiki>*</nowiki>O''nly applicable to GINLI''
|1T
|1T
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(uses opposite PMS)


<nowiki>*</nowiki>Only ''applicable to DRAMO STAR''
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Only ''applicable to DRAMO''
|1U
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==== North Config ====
==== North Config ====
<gallery widths="350" heights="250">
<gallery widths="350" heights="250">
File:IBODU2G GINLI2G DRAMO2G IZMAL2G STARs REDUCED.jpg|IBODU 2G, GINLI 2G, DRAMO 2G, IZMAL 2G STARs of LTFJ
File:IBODU2G GINLI2G DRAMO2G IZMAL2G STARs REDUCED.jpg|IBODU 1G, GINLI 1G, DRAMO 1G, VUTZO 1G STARs of LTFJ
File:GINLI2T GUMRU2G TOKER2G ETAMP2G STARs.jpg|GINLI 2T, GUMRU 2G, TOKER 2G, ETAMP 2G STARs of LTFJ
File:GINLI2T GUMRU2G TOKER2G ETAMP2G STARs.jpg|GINLI 1T, NAMAN 1G, TOKER 1G, ETAMP 1G STARs of LTFJ
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</gallery>


==== South Config ====
==== South Config ====
 
<gallery widths="350" heights="250">
File:DRAMO 1U, VUTZO 1H, ETAMP 1H STARs of LTFJ.png|DRAMO 1U, VUTZO 1H, ETAMP 1H STARs of LTFJ
File:GINLI 1H, IBODU 1H, DRAMO 1H STARs of LTFJ.png|GINLI 1H, IBODU 1H, DRAMO 1H STARs of LTFJ
File:NAMAN 1H, TOKER 1H STARs of LTFJ.png|NAMAN 1H, TOKER 1H STARs of LTFJ
</gallery>
== Local Traffic Regulations ==
== Local Traffic Regulations ==


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|+Landing RWY Rapid Exit TWY Distances
|+Landing RWY Rapid Exit TWY Distances
|'''Landing Runway'''
|'''Landing Runway'''
|'''U'''
|'''A7'''
|'''H'''
|'''A8'''
|'''T'''
|'''A9'''
|'''F'''
|'''A6'''
|'''A5'''
|'''A4'''
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|06
|06R
| 1930m
| 2330m
|2730m
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
|1602 M
|1953 M
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|24
|24L
|1479 M
| -
|1953 M
| -
| -
| -
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|1950m
|2350m
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* After landing, flight crew are invited to vacate the RWY as fast and safely as possible, by using distances which is given above of rapid exit TWYs T or F for the RWY 06 and TWYs U or H for the RWY 24. If unable, inform Gökçen TWR as soon as possible. After landing, it is recommended that vacating RWY from TWY G should be planned if the vacating the RWY is accurate and safe, otherwise, vacating the RWY by using TWY “G” shall not be attempted. The distances mentioned in the table do not mean “Declared Distances” but are given only for guidance.
* After landing, flight crew are invited to vacate the RWY as fast and safely as possible, by using distances which is given above of rapid exit TWYs A7 or A8 for the RWY 06R and TWYs A6 or A5 for the RWY 24L. If unable, inform Gökçen TWR as soon as possible.


=== Standard Push-back Procedures ===
=== Standard Push-back Procedures ===


* Standard push-back procedures are mandatory for all parking positions except parking positions 14A, 15A, 51, 52, 53 and 54. Power back is forbidden by using reverse thrust. Unless otherwise notified by ground control, push-back shall be done to the direction of the runway in use with the exceptions below. For stand numbers 112 and 113 pushback shall always be done towards east. (nose of ACFT towards RWY 24). For Apron 6, Apron 7 and Apron 8 pushback shall always be done nose of ACFT towards north.
* Standard push-back procedures are mandatory for all parking positions except parking positions 14A, 15A, 51, 52, 53 and 54. Power back is forbidden by using reverse thrust. Unless otherwise notified by ground control, push-back shall be done to the direction of the runway in use with the exceptions below. For stand numbers 112 and 113 pushback shall always be done towards east. (nose of ACFT towards RWY 24R). For Apron 6, Apron 7 and Apron 8 pushback shall always be done nose of ACFT towards north.
* For stand numbers 1 and 2 push-back shall be done to the west (nose of aircraft will be face to the RWY 06)
* For stand numbers 1 and 2 push-back shall be done to the west (nose of aircraft will be face to the RWY 06L)
* For stand numbers 301 and 308, push back shall be done to Apron exit.
* For stand numbers 301 and 308, push back shall be done to Apron exit.
* For stand numbers 402, 402A, 402B, 403, 403A, 403B, 404, 405, 406 and 407 push-back shall be done to the west (nose of aircraft will be faced to the RWY 06).
* For stand numbers 402, 402A, 402B, 403, 403A, 403B, 404, 405, 406 and 407 push-back shall be done to the west (nose of aircraft will be faced to the RWY 06L).
* Aircraft standing at 404 and 405 parking positions, should not start the engine during push-back, engine start will be done after the aircraft get on the apron centreline.
* Aircraft standing at 404 and 405 parking positions, should not start the engine during push-back, engine start will be done after the aircraft get on the apron centreline.


=== Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System ===
=== Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System ===
Sabiha Gökçen Airport is equipped with mode-S capable advanced surface movement guidance and control system (A-SMGCS). Pilots, must ensure that, aircraft transponder is set to transmit mode-S signals and associated mode-A code, from the request for push-back or taxi, whichever is earlier and after landing, continuously until aircraft is fully parked on stand.
Sabiha Gökçen Airport is equipped with mode-S capable advanced surface movement guidance and control system (A-SMGCS). Pilots, must ensure that, aircraft transponder is set to transmit mode-S signals and associated mode-A code, from the request for push-back or taxi, whichever is earlier and after landing, continuously until aircraft is fully parked on stand.
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