Born in 1913 in Bursa to Bosniak parents. Adopted by Atatürk at age twelve in 1925. Given surname Gökçen in 1934, meaning 'belonging to the sky'
Distance between IST and SAW is 85 km. Journey takes about 120 minutes. No direct municipal public bus service available
Multiple bus companies operate daily between Sabiha Gökçen and Istanbul Airport. Approximately daily connections available between the two airports. Direct buses from various cities to both airports are offered
Turkish Air Force traces roots to Ottoman Empire's 1911 military aviation. Modern air force established in 1923 with Republic of Turkey. Became third-largest NATO airforce with 80,000 personnel and 1,248 aircraft