Ankara - Akinci

1Approach 03

Driving on the curvy D-140, turn right in the village of Yenikent at the signpost to 4 AJU, which is just past the bridge where the D-140 crosses the river. Follow this road for about five kilometers until you see the base. Find a spot on the small roads on either side of the main road to view the aircraft on finals for runway 03. As the main road leads to a gate, beware of military traffic.

2Southern shelter areas & preserved aircraft

Continue on the same road towards the base perimeter to perform a hit and run on the aircraft parked in the southern shelter areas, which are clearly visible. Do not forget to pole off the preserved aircraft just inside the gate.

3Approach 21

To reach the northern approach, continue on the D-140, which will become a country road after leaving Yenikent. Simply try to make a large loop around the base, by turning right at the dirt road to Ilyakut and on, to Fethiye. As a shooting range is situated between this road and the base, you might want to watch some spectacle here, although the distance is considerable. In Fethiye, turn right on the paved road, which leads past the 21 threshold. Park your car on the side of the road, where the hills make you just invisible from the watch towers. From here you can easily photograph the aircraft on finals for runway 21.

4TAI

Follow the road towards the highway and turn right towards the TAI facilities. You are permitted to drive trough the housing area, from where you might obtain some interesting views as well.