What happened in Sabiha airport?
On 5 February 2020, a Boeing 737-800, registration TC-IZK, operated as Pegasus Airlines Flight 2193, skidded off the end of Runway 06, leading to an airport shutdown. There were 177 passengers and 6 crew on board. Three people were killed, another 179 were injured.
What city is Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
Istanbul Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), located on the Asian side of Istanbul, served over 35.5 million passengers in 2019 and today, ranked as the 2nd busiest airport in Turkey and 13th busiest airport in Europe. It is also world's busiest single runway and single terminal airport.
How is Sabiha Gökçen International Airport earthquake proof?
Stretching across more than 2 million square feet, the terminal doesn't sit directly on the soil, but rather on more than 300 isolators, bearings that can move side-to-side during an earthquake. The whole building moves as a single unit, which prevents damage from uneven forces acting on the structure.
How many terminals does Sabiha airport have?
two Sabiha Gokcen airport has two domestic terminals, A and B, and one international terminal.
How do I get from Sabiha airport to city Centre?
A Sabiha Gokcen airport taxi will take around an hour to the city centre, and costs approximately €24 (125TL). Alternatively, you can take one of the privately operated Havabus shuttles from the airport, which takes you directly to the tourist centre of the new city in Taksim.
What is airport code saw?
SAWSabiha Gokcen International Airport / Code
Which airport in Istanbul is closer to the city?
Sabiha Gokcen Airport is also an international airport serving Istanbul, it is the closest to the city centre compared to the new Istanbul airport. It handles both domestic and international flights in and out of istanbul.