What massive international airport, opened to commercial passenger flights in April 2019 on the Black Sea coast of European Istanbul, serves as the main hub for Turkish Airlines?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Step 1: Istanbul Airport replaced Atatürk Airport for commercial passenger flights in April 2019.
- Step 2: It was designed with modular terminals to eventually handle up to 200 million passengers annually, ranking among the busiest passenger transit hubs in the world.
Answer
Istanbul Airport (IST).
Why not the others: 'Sabiha Gökçen' is situated on the Asian side of Istanbul; 'Atatürk Airport' now handles cargo, government, and private aviation; 'Ankara Esenboğa' serves the capital city.
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