Empty-leg hub
LTBA — Istanbul Ataturk Airport
TurkeyBakirkoy, Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (LTBA) in Bakirkoy, Istanbul, Turkey is an outbound empty-leg hub with 1,706 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $27,400.
1706 live empty legs involving LTBA
Empty-leg demand
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (LTBA) in Bakirkoy, Istanbul, Turkey is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 1,660 of 1,706 live legs (97%) leave LTBA, according to EmptyJet.
Empty legs leaving LTBA concentrate toward EGGW, LFMN, LFTZ.
Priced empty legs at LTBA center on a median ask of $27,400, with an observed range of $8,330–$200,300 (1,706 priced listings).
Embraer Praetor 600 (Super Midsize Jet) dominates empty-leg capacity at LTBA, accounting for about 82% of live inventory (1,407 of 1,706 legs).
Key takeaways
- LTBA: 1,706 live empty legs (1,660 out / 46 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at LTBA: $27,400 (n=1,706).
- Busiest corridor: to EGGW (17 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Embraer Praetor 600 (1,407 legs, ~82%).
Outbound empty legs leaving LTBA creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 1,706 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.
Live empty-leg corridors
| Direction | Airport | Live listings | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outbound to | EGGWLondon Luton Airport | 17 | $34,700 |
| Outbound to | LFMNNice-Cote d'Azur Airport | 16 | $39,250 |
| Outbound to | LFTZLa Mole-Saint-Tropez Airport | 16 | $38,400 |
| Outbound to | EIKYKerry Airport | 10 | $40,600 |
| Outbound to | EDABBautzen Airfield | 9 | $25,700 |
| Outbound to | EDDBBerlin Brandenburg Airport | 9 | $27,100 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Embraer Praetor 600 | Super Midsize Jet | 1407 |
| Embraer Legacy 500 | Super Midsize Jet | 194 |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | Light Jet | 31 |
| Embraer Lineage 1000 | VIP Airliner | 15 |
| Hawker 125-600 | Midsize Jet | 11 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- ISL
- ICAO
- LTBA
- City
- Bakirkoy, Istanbul
- Country
- Turkey
- Type
- medium airport
- Elevation
- 163 ft
- Timezone
- Europe/Moscow
- Region
- Asia
- Runways
- 3
- Longest runway
- 9,843 ft
- Traffic score
- 6.2 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- ataturkairport.com
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17L/35R | 9,843 ft | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
| 17R/35L | 9,843 ft | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
| 05/23 | 8,530 ft | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
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FAQ
How active is LTBA for empty legs?
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (LTBA) has 1,706 live empty-leg listings — 1,660 departing and 46 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at LTBA?
The median ask at LTBA is $27,400 across 1,706 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at LTBA?
The strongest live corridor at LTBA is to EGGW (London Luton Airport), with 17 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at LTBA most often?
The Embraer Praetor 600, a Super Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at LTBA, with 1,407 live listings (~82% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Istanbul Ataturk Airport?
The primary code for Istanbul Ataturk Airport is LTBA.
Where is LTBA airport located?
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (LTBA) is in Bakirkoy, Istanbul, Turkey.
What is the ICAO code for ISL?
The ICAO code for Istanbul Ataturk Airport (ISL) is LTBA.
What is the longest runway at LTBA?
The longest runway at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (LTBA) is 9,843 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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