Istanbul: Speaking at the triple runway flight operation ceremony at Istanbul Airport, Turkish Minister of Transport Abdulkadir Uraloglu announced that three aircraft will be able to land or take off simultaneously on completely independent runways. "This is not only a first for Trkiye, but also for European aviation, and a watershed moment in global aviation. After the US, Trkiye is the only country that has implemented this practice," he noted.

According to Anadolu Agency, Uraloglu emphasized that Istanbul Airport, a visionary project for Trkiye, has been a global showcase since its opening on October 29, 2018. With an annual passenger capacity of 90 million, Istanbul Airport has positioned Trkiye prominently in global aviation. The airport welcomed over 52 million passengers in its first year and served over 76 million passengers in 2023. In the Major Airports category, which serves more than 40 million passengers annually, the airport accommodated 80.1 million passengers, ranking it second in Europe and seventh worldwide.

Uraloglu added that the implementation of this system will further solidify Istanbul Airport's leading position in Europe and demonstrate Trkiye's global leadership in aviation. Istanbul Airport handled about 80 million passengers in 2024, making it Europe's largest and second-busiest airport, according to data from the State Airports General Directorate (DHMI).