Regional airport serving Bandırma and the Sea of Marmara coast.
Location
Bandırma, Turkey
Bandırma Airport (IATA: BDM, ICAO: LTBG) is a domestic airport located near the city of Bandırma in Balıkesir Province, northwestern Turkey. Situated on the southern shore of the Sea of Marmara, it primarily serves regional and leisure travelers connecting Bandırma to Istanbul and other Turkish cities.
The airport operates alongside a Turkish military presence, as Bandırma is also home to a significant Turkish Air Force base (7th Main Jet Base). Commercial operations are modest, with limited scheduled domestic services typically operated by Turkish carriers.
Due to Bandırma's relatively close proximity to Istanbul and the availability of ferry and road connections, the airport sees lower passenger volumes compared to major Turkish hubs, but it provides a convenient air link for the region.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal handling domestic passenger operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis and private vehicles connecting the airport to Bandırma city center, located approximately a few kilometers away.
Airlines here
Turkish Airlines and its subsidiary AnadoluJet have historically operated routes at Bandırma Airport.
Notable facts
- ›The airport shares its facilities with the Turkish Air Force's 7th Main Jet Base.
- ›Bandırma Airport primarily handles domestic routes, with Istanbul being a key destination.
- ›The city of Bandırma is also served by ferry connections across the Sea of Marmara to Istanbul.
- ›The airport's elevation is approximately 170 feet (52 meters) above sea level.
- ›Passenger traffic is limited due to competing transport modes including ferries and highway connections.
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