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LTAT/MLX METAR & TAF Malatya Erhaç Airport

Malatya, Malatya ProvinceElevation 2,828 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR29 min old
Ceiling 10,000 ft, visibility 3 3/4 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
VRB@2
steady
VISIBILITY
3 3/4 SM
6 km
CEILING
10,000 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
2,937 ft
+109 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0320Z (6:20 AM local) · 29 min old

LTAT is currently MVFR. Winds are variable in direction at 2 knots. Visibility is 3 3/4 statute miles. The ceiling is 10,000 feet AGL. The main issue is visibility 3.73 sm (mvfr).

WIND
Variable at 2 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
3 3/4 statute miles
6 km, reduced (MVFR).
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 10,000 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
12°C / 11°C
54°F / 52°F. 1°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.12 inHg
1020 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
LOW VIS
Visibility 3.73 SM (MVFR).

Codes in this report: SCT BKN RMK

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REMARKS: DECODED
RWY03 20003KT
wind at runway 03: from 200° at 3 kt
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2240Z (1:40 AM local) · valid to 0000Z (3:00 AM local)

LTAT forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Worst period is 00Z to 04Z with IFR possible (LOW VIS). Best period is 04Z to 06Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

BKN10010,000 ft
BKN10010,000 ft
BKN10010,000 ft
BKN10010,000 ft
BKN10010,000 ft
BKN10010,000 ft
BKN10010,000 ft
BKN10010,000 ft
0000Z3:00 AM0448Z7:48 AM0936Z12:36 PM1424Z5:24 PM1912Z10:12 PM0000Z3:00 AM

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT BKN TEMPO BR

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Conditions are MVFR.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category MVFR, wind variable at 2 kt, visibility 3.73 SM, ceiling 10,000 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
NESW0321VRB 2 ktVRB 2 ktVRB 2 ktVRB 2 ktVRB 2 kt
WIND USED
Wind calm or variable
Crosswind ranking is unavailable until the wind has a steady direction.
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

03/21
Dimensions
10,990 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
2,937 ft
Pressure altitude
2,628 ft
Field elevation
2,828 ft MSL
Temperature
12°C (54°F)
Dewpoint
11°C (52°F)
Altimeter
30.12 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1434Z 5:34 PM
Sunrise
0349Z 6:49 AM
Loggable night
1501Z (6:01 PM local) → 0322Z (6:22 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1434Z (5:34 PM local) → 0349Z (6:49 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1534Z (6:34 PM local) → 0249Z (5:49 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Malatya Erhaç Airport is in Malatya, Malatya Province. Field elevation 2,828 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATALTAT / MLX
RegionMalatya Province
CountryTurkey
Coordinates38.4353, 38.0910
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.1
APP
APP
128.35
ATIS
ATIS
121.95
GND
GND
122.1
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

LTCP Adıyaman Airport
46 NM SE
VFR
LTCA Elazığ Airport
57 NM E
VFR
LTCS Şanlıurfa GAP Airport
71 NM SE
VFR
LTCN Kahramanmaraş Airport
76 NM SW
VFR
LTAJ Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport
94 NM S
VFR
LTAR Sivas Nuri Demirağ Airport
100 NM NW
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗LTAT on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does LTAT have a METAR?
Yes. LTAT has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does LTAT have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for LTAT; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at LTAT?
LTAT sits at 2,828 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for LTAT?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.