Sabiha Gökçen Airport’s Runway 06R saw its first takeoff with Pegasus Airlines’ London Stansted flight. Here are the details and operational innovations driving this milestone!
On December 25, 2023, the second runway at Sabiha Gökçen Airport was inaugurated by the President, significantly boosting the airport’s operational efficiency. By the end of 2024, this innovation had pushed on-time departure performance to 90%, making it a record-breaking year for passenger and flight traffic.
Runway 06R Approved for Departures
Initially opened for landing operations only, Runway 06R has now been approved for departures following extensive work and updates by the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (SHGM). This update marks a significant step toward more flexible and efficient flight operations at the airport.
First Departure: Pegasus Airlines PC1161
Today, Pegasus Airlines Flight PC1161 to London Stansted became the first aircraft to take off from Runway 06R, marking a historic milestone.
Parallel Independent Operations
The new runway will be utilized for parallel independent takeoffs and other operational requirements. This enhancement significantly increases Sabiha Gökçen Airport’s flight capacity, minimizes delays, and boosts its ability to manage a higher volume of simultaneous operations.
👉 Sabiha Gökçen’de 06R Pisti Kalkış Onayı Aldı
İlk Kalkış: Pegasus Hava Yolları PC1161
📌 Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı’nın 06R pisti, Pegasus Hava Yolları’nın Londra Stansted uçuşuyla ilk kalkışını gerçekleştirdi.#SabihaGökçen #06RPisti #PegasusHavaYolları #PC1161 pic.twitter.com/YTvvjKTFCy— Mevlüt Zor (@mevlutzor) January 15, 2025
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