# Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)

> Gaziemir, TR · IATA: ADB · ICAO: LTBJ · Large Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `ADB` |
| ICAO | `LTBJ` |
| City | Gaziemir |
| Country | TR |
| Type | Large Airport |
| Elevation | 126 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 38.29240, 27.15700 |

## Description

ADB, the IATA code for İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport on Turkey's Aegean coast, is primarily a passenger airport with separate international and domestic terminals, handling around 12.7 million passengers in 2025. No dedicated freighter terminal is confirmed at ADB; air cargo moves through general cargo-handling services and as belly freight on passenger aircraft. Operator TAV Airports offers cargo services at the airport including customs clearance, warehousing and onward trucking, though no dedicated freighter airline is confirmed based there. İzmir itself is also a major Aegean seaport, supporting sea-air multimodal connections for import and export. For shipments needing dedicated freighter capacity or larger volumes, Istanbul Airport with Turkish Cargo is the nearest alternative with established international freighter operations, complemented by Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport on the Asian side. Customs clearance follows Turkish customs law directly at the airport, with road and rail links into the Aegean hinterland. Forwarders serving western Anatolia therefore typically use ADB for smaller, non-time-critical air cargo, routing dedicated freighter or high-volume shipments via Istanbul instead.

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