International Airport Review
23 September 2026
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...The project is the first major development completed under the airport’s Phase 2 investment programme...
