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Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport Expansion Nears Completion

Preparations for Sabiha Gökçen Airport’s second runway, set to double its capacity, are in their final stages. The new runway, planned to increase passenger capacity from 30 million to 70 million, is nearing completion after starting construction in 2014. A new terminal will also be added to the airport, designed to improve passenger flow and align with maintenance facilities. The existing runway will undergo maintenance for about six months when the new runway becomes operational, with full two-runway operations expected to start in early 2024. These projects aim to enhance efficiency through parallel approaches and takeoffs.

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Istanbul’s Çamlıca Tower Welcomes 2.3 Million Visitors in 4 Years

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Türkiye’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced that Istanbul’s Çamlıca Tower has hosted approximately 2.3 million visitors since its inauguration by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on May 29, 2021.

Standing at 587 meters above sea level, the tulip-shaped tower is the tallest structure in Istanbul and combines architecture, technology, and visitor experience. It includes 49 floors with observation decks, restaurants, and interactive exhibits showcasing Istanbul’s landmarks.

Uraloğlu emphasized the tower’s role in broadcasting, currently supporting 100 FM channels, 16 analog TV, and 15 DAB+ stations, along with services for GSM and public institutions. He noted that Çamlıca Tower has significantly reduced electromagnetic emissions in the area, lowering levels from 39 to 2.5 Volts/meter—well below EU safety standards.

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