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Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)
Esenboğa International Airport is an international airport serving Ankara (Ankara Province), Turkey. Its IATA code is ESB and its ICAO code is LTAC. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,750 m long.
- IATAESB
- ICAOLTAC
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- ESB
- ICAO code
- LTAC
- City
- Ankara
- Region / province
- Ankara Province
- Country / territory
- Turkey
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 40.1281° N, 32.9951° E
- Elevation
- 953 m (3,125 ft)
- Time zone
- Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,750 m (12,303 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 03L/21R | 3,750 m12,303 ft | Asphalt |
| 03R/21L | 3,750 m12,303 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
7,622 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h
Hanoi (HAN)
7,077 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 20 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
7,849 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 20 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.100 MHz |
| ATIS | 123.600 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Esenboğa International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Ankara through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Turkey
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport | NAV | 201 km |
| Hasan Polatkan Airport | AOE | 214 km |
| Konya Airport | KYA | 242 km |
| Kayseri Erkilet International Airport | ASR | 262 km |
| Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport | SAW | 323 km |
| Süleyman Demirel International Airport | ISE | 340 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Esenboğa International Airport?
The IATA code of Esenboğa International Airport is ESB and its ICAO code is LTAC. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Esenboğa International Airport located?
Esenboğa International Airport is in Ankara, Ankara Province, Turkey, at coordinates 40.1281° N, 32.9951° E and an elevation of 953 m (3,125 ft).
How far is Esenboğa International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Esenboğa International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 7,849 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,077 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 7,622 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 10 h 20 min.
How long is the runway at Esenboğa International Airport?
The longest runway at Esenboğa International Airport is 3,750 m (12,303 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Esenboğa International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.