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Overview

Hasan Polatkan Airport is a large airport serving Eskişehir in northwestern Türkiye, identified by the codes AOE and LTBY. For travellers, it is the main air gateway linked directly with the city and its wider region, making it a practical arrival point for business trips, university visits, and cultural travel. The airport sits at an elevation of 2,588 ft (789 m), a useful detail for anyone checking aircraft performance, weather conditions, or onward transport planning. Local time follows the Europe/Istanbul time zone, so it is worth double-checking schedules and pickup times against Türkiye time when you travel.

What travellers should know

• Airport codes: AOE (IATA) and LTBY (ICAO)
• Location served: Eskişehir, Türkiye
• Runway: 09/27
• Runway length and surface: 8,261 ft, asphalt
• Runway lighting: lighted for operations in low light and at night

Planning your trip

For most visitors, the airport’s single main runway and straightforward layout help keep the travel experience simpler than at much larger multi-terminal hubs. Even so, it is sensible to confirm flight details, airline requirements, and any airport notices before setting out, especially if you have a tight connection or arranged ground transport into Eskişehir. Checking the official airport website at https://hph.eskisehir.edu.tr/tr/ is the best way to find current local information. Arriving with the airport name, codes, and local time zone noted can also make hotel transfers, taxi bookings, and meeting arrangements much smoother.