Aiming to make safe, uninterrupted and comfortable travel sustainable under all conditions, İGA Istanbul Airport welcomes the snowfall this year with its trained technical staff and large snow-fighting fleet.
Offering flights to more than 330 destinations in the world and hosting an average of more than 1,500 flights per day. İGA Istanbul Airportcontinues to invest in high-tech infrastructure, especially in order to minimize the impact of snow, icing and sudden weather changes on operations.
İGA Istanbul Airport built around from four weather stations The teams collect accurate and up-to-date meteorological information and immediately implement measures that increase flight safety, ensuring that activities continue uninterrupted in difficult weather conditions.
Trained human resources and strong vehicle fleet are ready
Involved in winter operations Airside Operations Directorgu Its team of 404 people undergoes an average of 7 thousand hours of “Combating Harsh Climate Conditions” training every year. The maintenance and checks of the fleet of 180 vehicles, which will be used to combat snow and ice, are completed completely before the winter season.
İGA Istanbul Airport Its fleet includes a mobile command center, snow blade trucks, compact snow fighting vehicles, snow rotators, runway braking measurement tools and devices, de-icing trucks, multi-function snow tractors and various loaders. Moreover; The area exceeding 12 million square meters, including runways, taxiways, asphalt and concrete covered apron areas, service roads and ring roads, is among the areas determined within the scope of snow combat. 1,575 tons of liquid de-icing (potassium acetate) and 760 tons of solid de-icing materials have been stored for use in these areas.
İGA Istanbul Airport Deputy General Manager Responsible for Operations Mehmet BüyükkaytanIn his assessment of winter preparations, he said:
“At İGA Istanbul Airport, which is the busiest airport in Europe, the most important agenda is always security. We are ready against all the difficulties brought by winter conditions with our expert staff, strong vehicle fleet and advanced technology systems that we have put into operation this year. We care and prioritize operational continuity and flight safety during the winter season, as in every period of the year. Thanks to the winter operations we support with digitalization, automation and advanced technology investments, we detect risks related to weather conditions and carry out the necessary interventions quickly and effectively. The priority for us is; “To transport our guests safely to their loved ones.”
Track safety is monitored instantly via the digital platform
İGA Istanbul AirportThis year, within the scope of winter preparations, it has put into operation systems that strengthen runway safety and operational continuity. Thanks to the ‘advanced technology solutions’ started to be used at İGA Istanbul Airport, critical parameters such as snow accumulation on the runway surface, water depth, surface contamination and water density are reported in real time. Thus, the need for unnecessary runway closures is reduced.
It also has an early warning system against icing and frost events. İGA Istanbul AirportBy analyzing meteorological data such as temperature, humidity and precipitation type, it detects risks that directly affect flight safety and enables teams to intervene in a timely manner.
Joyful Struggle at İGA: The Creativity of Young People Melts the Snow
İGA Istanbul Airportalso included young people in its fight against snow. For snow plows operating in the apron area Istanbul Airport Vocational and Anatolian High School The creativity of young people contributed to the award-winning naming work organized with the participation of students.
The project, which strengthens the bond that İGA Istanbul Airport has established with young people by supporting vocational education, was met with interest by Istanbul Airport Vocational and Anatolian High School students. At the end of the study, 15 names determined with the suggestions of young people were applied to different types of snow plow vehicles and started to be used in the field. Reminiscent of struggle, strength and endurance against winter conditions, Trouble with SnowWhite Giant, Stepping on the SnowWhite Storm, Ice BreakerCarbozan, Snow Panther In addition to names such as Turkish mythology and culture, Tulpar the Conqueror of SnowSnowdrop, Ayaz AtaBardız, Snow EagleZemheri, Brother (Sister) Concepts such as were included.
The vehicles at İGA Istanbul Airport to combat winter conditions are as follows:
1 Mobile Command Center, 5 Snow Blade Pick-Up, 34 Towable Type Snow Fighting Vehicle, 15 Compact Type Snow Fighting Vehicle, 4 Snow Rotary, 10 Snow Blade Truck, 1 Runway Braking Measurement Vehicle, 5 Runway Braking Measurement Device, 25 Follow Me, 4 Snow Crawler Operation Vehicle, 3 Solid De-Icing Spreader Tool, 1 Fuel Tanker, 5 Dump Truck, 4 De-Icing Truck (Track), 6 De-Icing Truck (Apron/Taxiway), 1 De-Icing Tanker, 6 Wheel Loader, 18 Mini Compact Snow Plow and De-Icing Sprayer, 1 Telescopic Loader, 30 Multifunctional Snow Tractor 130 HP, 1 Roadside Assistance Vehicle.
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