DHMi
DHMi is Turkey's state-owned airport operator and air navigation service provider, managing over 50 airports and serving domestic and international airlines, ground handlers, commercial tenants, and passengers. The organization collects regulated fees, leases terminal commercial space, and coordinates ground handling across the national aviation network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1933
- HeadquartersAnkara
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What DHMi does
DHMi (Devlet Hava Meydanları İşletmesi Genel Müdürlüğü) is the Republic of Turkey's state-owned airport operator and air navigation service provider, established in 1933 and headquartered in Ankara. Operating under the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure (T.C. Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanlığı), the organization manages over 50 airports nationwide, including major international hubs such as Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Atatürk, Ankara Esenboğa, Antalya, and İzmir Adnan Menderes, two of which rank among Europe's top 10 busiest. DHMi delivers a full portfolio of civil aviation infrastructure services: airport operations and terminal management, air traffic control through its dedicated Türkiye Hava Trafik Kontrol Merkezi (Air Traffic Control Center Directorate), runway and electronic navigation systems, slot coordination, aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF), and the Havacılık Akademisi aviation training academy.
The organization monetizes this infrastructure through three primary revenue streams: (1) regulated transaction fees on airlines and operators, including passenger service charges, landing fees, aircraft parking fees, and cargo handling fees; (2) commercial space rentals at terminal buildings covering duty-free, food and beverage, retail kiosks, advertising, parking, rent-a-car, lounges, cargo facilities, hangars, and warehouses leased to third-party operators; and (3) ground handling coordination fees collected from licensed handlers such as HAVAŞ, Çelebi Hava Servisi, TGS, and THY Do & Co. Pricing is set by government regulation under published Ücret Tarifeleri (Fee Schedules) and is not commercially negotiable. DHMi's commercial counterparties are largely concentrated: scheduled and charter airlines (Türk Hava Yolları, Pegasus, SunExpress), a small oligopoly of ground handling firms, catering providers, and commercial tenants. Digital channels include the official website (dhmi.gov.tr), the Uçuş İzle real-time flight tracking system, the e-alım e-procurement portal, the ALO 123 contact center, and DHMi TV. DHMi is led by Chairman and General Director Enes ÇAKMAK and has a workforce of over 10,000 employees. The organization is pursuing several strategic initiatives, including the Karbonsuz Havalimanı (Carbon-Free Airport), Elektrikli Araçlar (Electric Vehicles), Yolcu Dostu Havalimanı (Passenger-Friendly Airport), and Sessiz Terminal (Silent Terminal) programs.
DHMi firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- DHMi
- Legal name
- Devlet Hava Meydanları İşletmesi Genel Müdürlüğü
- Website
- https://dhmi.gov.tr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1933
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- DHMi is Turkey's state-owned airport operator and air navigation service provider, managing over 50 airports and serving domestic and international airlines, ground handlers, commercial tenants, and passengers. The organization collects regulated fees, leases terminal commercial space, and coordinates ground handling across the national aviation network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
DHMi industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Airport Operations and Air Navigation Services
- NAICS
- Airport Operations (48811), Air Traffic Control (488111), Other Airport Operations (488119)
- SIC
- Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Aviation Infrastructure Agencies (Public Airports, Airfield Ops, Ground Access) (BPAIALAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Aviation Ground Handling & Air Cargo Operations (EDAOANAM)
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Where DHMi is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ankara
Offices3 records
Markets served
DHMi business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Passenger fees and airport charges: DHMİ generates revenue through regulated passenger service fees, landing charges, aircraft parking fees, and cargo handling fees collected at all operated airports across Turkey.
- Commercial space rental: Extensive commercial spaces within airport terminals (duty-free shops, cafeterias, retail kiosks, advertising spaces, rent-a-car, lounges, cargo facilities, hangars, warehouses, and miscellaneous commercial units) are leased to third-party operators, generating rental income.
- Ground handling coordination fees: DHMİ coordinates and licenses ground handling services at airports, collecting fees from authorized ground handling companies that operate at its facilities.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Regulated government pricing for airport services |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
DHMi product offering
Product offeringCore offering
DHMİ operates and manages Turkey's national airport network of over 50 airports, providing airport terminal operations, air navigation and air traffic control services, runway and airfield management, passenger and cargo handling coordination, and slot allocation. As a state-owned enterprise, DHMİ generates revenue through regulated passenger and landing fees, aircraft parking and cargo handling charges, and rental of commercial terminal spaces (duty-free, F&B, retail, advertising) to third-party operators.
Product overview
DHMi (Devlet Hava Meydanları İşletmesi Genel Müdürlüğü) is Turkey's State Airports Authority, operating as a government agency managing civil aviation infrastructure. The organization offers a portfolio of core airport management services including Havalimanı İşletme Hizmetleri (Airport Operation Services), Hava Seyrüsefer Hizmetleri (Air Navigation Services), Elektronik Hizmetleri (Electronic Services), Havalimanları Slot Koordinasyon Hizmetleri (Airport Slot Coordination), and Havacılık Akademisi (Aviation Academy). Digital services include the Uçuş İzle (Flight Watch) system for real-time flight tracking. The organization also operates visionary projects such as Karbonsuz Havalimanı (Carbon-Free Airport), Elektrikli Araçlar (Electric Vehicles), Yolcu Dostu Havalimanı (Passenger-Friendly Airport), and Sessiz Terminal (Silent Terminal) initiatives. As a government infrastructure operator rather than a technology product company, DHMi does not offer commercial software products, APIs, or SaaS offerings.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Havacılık Akademisi: Aviation Academy providing training and education services for aviation professionals
- Hava Trafik Kontrol Merkezi Başmüdürlüğü
- Havalimanları Slot Koordinasyon Merkezi
Products and services
- Havalimanı İşletme Hizmetleri (Airport Operation Services)
- Hava Seyrüsefer Hizmetleri (Air Navigation Services)
- Havalimanları Slot Koordinasyon Hizmetleri (Airport Slot Coordination Services)
- Havacılık Akademisi (Aviation Academy)
- Uçuş İzle (Flight Watch)
Quantifiable outcome
- 89 million passengers handled within 5 months across the DHMİ airport network
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use DHMi
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
DHMi technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
DHMi partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- CANSO (Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation)minorDHMİ participates in CANSO Global Comparison Working Group meetings hosted in Istanbul, contributing to international air navigation service benchmarking and best practice sharing.
- AUS Avrupa KongresiminorDHMİ participated in the 17th AUS European Congress, engaging with international aviation stakeholders on technology and operational best practices.
- Havaalanları Yer Hizmetleri A.Ş. (HAVAŞ)coreHAVAŞ is DHMİ's primary ground handling partner, providing ramp, passenger, cargo, supervision and management, and transportation services at dozens of airports across Turkey including all major hubs. It holds multiple operating licenses under DHMİ's standardized ground handling agreement framework.
- Çelebi Hava Servisi A.Ş.coreÇelebi is a major ground handling company providing ramp, cargo, passenger, load control and communication, and supervision and management services at major airports including Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Atatürk, Ankara Esenboğa, İzmir Adnan Menderes, Antalya, and numerous regional airports. Licensed by DHMİ under standardized service agreements.
- TGS Yer Hizmetleri A.Ş.coreTGS provides ground handling services including representation across all airports in the DHMİ network, and supervision and management services at Muğla Dalaman, Muğla Milas-Bodrum, Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Atatürk, Antalya, and other locations.
- THY Do & Co İkram Hizmetleri A.Ş.minorIn-flight catering and provisioning service provider licensed by DHMİ to operate at major airports including Antalya, İzmir, Muğla, Ankara, Trabzon, Çukurova, Kapadokya, Kayseri, Samsun, Konya, and others.
- Türk Hava Yolları (Turkish Airlines)coreTurkey's national carrier operates flights across the entire DHMİ airport network. THY and its subsidiaries (THY Do & Co, THY Teknik) hold ground handling, aircraft maintenance, and operational licenses at numerous DHMİ airports.
- SunExpress (Güneş Ekspres Havacılık A.Ş.)minorCharter airline operating at Antalya and Muğla Dalaman airports, holding flight operation and aircraft maintenance licenses at DHMİ airports.
- Pegasus Hava Taşımacılığı A.Ş.minorLow-cost carrier holding flight operation and aircraft maintenance licenses at multiple DHMİ airports including Antalya, İzmir, Istanbul, Ankara, and Trabzon.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
DHMi competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Flughafen Zürich: Operates Zurich Airport and holds minority stakes in international airports. Comparable to DHMİ's hub operations in revenue mix (regulated fees + commercial), though smaller in network footprint.
- Dubai Airports: Operator of Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International. Comparable to DHMİ as a major international hub operator, though without DHMİ's national network scope.
- Singapore Changi Airport (Changi Airport Group): Operates Changi, one of Asia's leading hub airports. Comparable to DHMİ's Istanbul Airport operations in hub economics and commercial revenue sophistication.
Direct peers
- AENA: Spain's state-affiliated airport operator managing 50+ airports including Madrid and Barcelona. Directly comparable to DHMİ as a national airport network operator with regulated aeronautical fees and commercial concession revenue at scale.
- Avinor: Norwegian state-owned airport operator managing 40+ airports and ATC services. Closely comparable to DHMİ as a state-owned operator of a national network of regional and hub airports plus air navigation.
- Groupe ADP (Aéroports de Paris): Operates Paris Charles de Gaulle, Orly, and Le Bourget plus international subsidiaries. Comparable to DHMİ as a hub-airport operator with significant non-aeronautical (retail, real estate) revenue and air navigation responsibilities.
- Airports Authority of India (AAI): Indian state-owned airport operator and ANSP managing 100+ airports. Comparable to DHMİ as a large government-owned national airport network operator with ATC and commercial space management responsibilities.
- Fraport: German airport operator running Frankfurt and a global portfolio of airport investments. Comparable to DHMİ in operating a major European hub plus a multi-airport network with regulated fees and commercial revenues.
- NATS (National Air Traffic Services): UK air navigation service provider. Comparable to DHMİ's Hava Trafik Kontrol Merkezi as an ANSP providing ATC and air traffic management services for a national airspace system.
Regional players
- TAV Airports: Turkish airport operator active at Istanbul Atatürk and internationally. Closely comparable to DHMİ on Turkish operations and a direct industry peer, though with a more limited domestic mandate and international concession focus.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
DHMi social profiles
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Valuation estimate
DHMi leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
DHMi funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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DHMi M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about DHMi
What does DHMi do?
DHMİ operates and manages Turkey's national airport network of over 50 airports, providing airport terminal operations, air navigation and air traffic control services, runway and airfield management, passenger and cargo handling coordination, and slot allocation. As a state-owned enterprise, DHMİ generates revenue through regulated passenger and landing fees, aircraft parking and cargo handling charges, and rental of commercial terminal spaces (duty-free, F&B, retail, advertising) to third-party operators.
Is DHMi a public or private company?
DHMi is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.
When was DHMi founded?
DHMi was founded in 1933. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is DHMi based?
DHMi is headquartered in Ankara.
How does DHMi make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Passenger fees and airport charges are the primary driver. The others are commercial space rental and ground handling coordination fees.
Who are DHMi's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Flughafen Zürich, Dubai Airports and Singapore Changi Airport (Changi Airport Group). Direct peers are AENA, Avinor, Groupe ADP (Aéroports de Paris), Airports Authority of India (AAI), Fraport and NATS (National Air Traffic Services). TAV Airports is listed as a regional player.
Does DHMi have an API?
No public API is recorded for DHMi.
What industry is DHMi in?
DHMi's product category is Airport Operations and Air Navigation Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAIALAE, Aviation Infrastructure Agencies (Public Airports, Airfield Ops, Ground Access), with a secondary code of EDAOANAM, Aviation Ground Handling & Air Cargo Operations. Its NAICS code is 48811 and its SIC code is 4581.