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Istanbul Airport's New Runway Saved 284 Tons of Fuel in 1 Month
Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced that in the first month after the 4. runway at Istanbul Airport opened on 18 September 2026, 1.738 departures were made and approximately 284 tons of fuel were saved on these flights. The savings come from aircraft being able to take off on shorter routes. The calculation is based on the Ministry's reference coefficients for fuel and emissions.
What does it mean?
When planes take off from the new runway, they can follow a shorter route, which means they burn less fuel. According to the Ministry's calculation, about 284 tons of fuel were saved in one month. This helps reduce airline costs and the carbon dioxide released into the air.
Who is affected?
Airlines and passengers departing from Istanbul Airport.