Question 1

What is the current operational status of Ataturk International Airport?

Accepted Answer

Ataturk International Airport ceased commercial passenger flights on April 6, 2019. It now primarily serves general aviation, cargo, maintenance and technical services, air taxi, business flights, and state aircraft.

Question 2

Can I book commercial passenger flights from Ataturk International Airport?

Accepted Answer

No, commercial passenger flights no longer operate from Ataturk International Airport. All such flights were transferred to Istanbul Airport in April 2019.

Question 3

Which airport serves as Istanbul's main international passenger hub now?

Accepted Answer

Istanbul Airport (IST) is the new primary international airport for Istanbul, having taken over all commercial passenger operations from Ataturk International Airport.

Question 4

What types of aviation activities currently take place at Ataturk International Airport?

Accepted Answer

The airport is currently used for general aviation, aircraft maintenance, cargo operations, VIP flights, business jets, and government planes.

Question 5

Is Ataturk International Airport accessible to the general public?

Accepted Answer

While it no longer handles commercial passengers, the airport is open for general aviation and functions as an executive airport. Access for the general public would be limited to those with business related to its current operations.

Question 6

How can I get to Ataturk International Airport for purposes related to its current operations?

Accepted Answer

For those with business related to its current operations (general aviation, cargo, maintenance), transportation would typically be arranged directly. Public transportation options that served it as a commercial passenger airport may no longer be directly relevant for its current limited access.

Question 7

Where can I find information about cargo services at Ataturk International Airport?

Accepted Answer

While Ataturk Airport was formerly a major cargo hub, many cargo operations have also relocated to Istanbul Airport. Information regarding specific cargo services at Ataturk Airport would need to be obtained from individual cargo handlers or operators still present there.

Question 8

Who is responsible for the management of Ataturk International Airport?

Accepted Answer

Ataturk Airport was operated by TAV Airport Management. TAV Airports Holding can be contacted for general inquiries related to the airport's current operations.

Question 9

Are there future plans for the Ataturk International Airport site?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are plans to repurpose parts of the site for public use, including the development of the Atatürk Airport National Garden. Some runways were rendered unusable for this purpose, while others remain for select flights.

Question 10

How can I contact Ataturk International Airport for inquiries related to its current operations (e.g., general aviation, maintenance)?

Accepted Answer

For general inquiries related to the airport's current operations, you may contact TAV Airports Holding, which previously operated the airport and continues to have a presence. Specific contact details for general aviation or maintenance services would typically be provided by the individual FBOs or service providers operating at the airport.

Question 11

How can I call Ataturk International Airport customer service from another country?

Accepted Answer

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