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14 April 2008



Istanbul Ataturk Airport (Atatürk Uluslararası Havalimanı)


Atatürk International Airport (formerly known as Yeşilköy International Airport) is the major international airport in Istanbul, Turkey. Located in Yeşilköy, on the European side of the city, it is 15 km (9 mi) southwest of the city centre.


Mustafa Kemal Atatürk - the first Presiden of Turkey


The airport is named in honor of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and the first president of the Republic of Turkey. With estimated 26 million passenger traffic for the year 2008, it is projected to be a Top-40 airport in the world in terms of total passenger traffic.


Istanbul Atatürk International Airport
Atatürk Uluslararası Havalimanı

International Air Transport Association (IATA) : IST
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) : LTBA

Summary
Airport type : Public
Owner : General Directorate of State Airports
Operator : TAV Airport Management
Serves : Istanbul, Turkey
Location : Yeşilköy
Elevation : AMSL 163 ft / 50 m

Coordinates :40°58′34″N 028°48′51″E / 40.97611, 28.81417
Website : http://www.ataturkairport.com