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LTAC — Esenboga International Airport

TurkeyAnkara

Esenboga International Airport (LTAC) in Ankara, Turkey is an outbound empty-leg hub with 430 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $27,450.

430 live empty legs involving LTAC

Code
LTAC
Traffic
4.3/10
Runways
2
Longest
12,303 ft
Live legs
430

Empty-leg demand

Esenboga International Airport (LTAC) in Ankara, Turkey is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 323 of 430 live legs (75%) leave LTAC, according to EmptyJet.

The busiest live corridors at LTAC are to LFPG (5), to EGLL (4), and from EGCC (3).

Priced empty legs at LTAC center on a median ask of $27,450, with an observed range of $6,957–$158,800 (430 priced listings).

Aircraft mix at LTAC is led by Gulfstream GIV (Heavy Jet) (203 legs), with Bombardier Global 6000, Bombardier Challenger 605 also active.

Key takeaways

  • LTAC: 430 live empty legs (323 out / 107 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at LTAC: $27,450 (n=430).
  • Busiest corridor: to LFPG (5 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Gulfstream GIV (203 legs, ~47%).

Outbound empty legs leaving LTAC creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 430 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Outbound toLFPGCharles de Gaulle International Airport5$57,800
Outbound toEGLLLondon Heathrow Airport4$59,700
Inbound fromEGCCManchester Airport3$46,900
Inbound fromLJLJLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport3$28,000
Inbound fromLPPTLisbon Humberto Delgado Airport3$60,900
Outbound toLRBSBucharest Baneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport3$9,060

Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Gulfstream GIVHeavy Jet203
Bombardier Global 6000Ultra Long Range93
Bombardier Challenger 605Heavy Jet22
Cessna Citation CJ3+Light Jet11
Bombardier Challenger 601-3RHeavy Jet7

Airport facts

IATA
ESB
ICAO
LTAC
City
Ankara
Country
Turkey
Type
large airport
Elevation
3,125 ft
Timezone
Europe/Moscow
Region
Asia
Runways
2
Longest runway
12,303 ft
Traffic score
4.3 / 10
Official site
esenbogaairport.com

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
03L/21R12,303 ft148 ftASPYes
03R/21L12,303 ft197 ftASPYes

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FAQ

How active is LTAC for empty legs?

Esenboga International Airport (LTAC) has 430 live empty-leg listings — 323 departing and 107 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at LTAC?

The median ask at LTAC is $27,450 across 430 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at LTAC?

The strongest live corridor at LTAC is to LFPG (Charles de Gaulle International Airport), with 5 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at LTAC most often?

The Gulfstream GIV, a Heavy Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at LTAC, with 203 live listings (~47% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Esenboga International Airport?

The primary code for Esenboga International Airport is LTAC.

Where is LTAC airport located?

Esenboga International Airport (LTAC) is in Ankara, Turkey.

What is the ICAO code for ESB?

The ICAO code for Esenboga International Airport (ESB) is LTAC.

What is the longest runway at LTAC?

The longest runway at Esenboga International Airport (LTAC) is 12,303 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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