iGA Istanbul Airport’s fourth runway opens to boost operational capacity

2026-09-23T07:23:00

The new East-West runway increases airfield capacity at iGA Istanbul Airport, reducing delays and supporting the airport’s continued growth as a global aviation hub.

iGA Istanbul Airport has officially opened its fourth runway, marking a significant expansion of airfield capacity and operational flexibility at one of the world’s most connected hub airports.

The Istanbul Airport fourth runway was inaugurated on 18 September during a ceremony attended by Türkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu. The project is the first major development completed under the airport’s Phase 2 investment programme.

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