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LTAY/DNZ METAR & TAF Çardak Airport

Denizli, Denizli ProvinceElevation 2,795 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFRMore than 1 hour old
Ceiling and visibility OK.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
CAVOK
WIND
160@6
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
3,046 ft
+251 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0050Z (3:50 AM local) · More than 1 hour old

LTAY is currently VFR. Winds are from the south at 6 knots. Ceiling and visibility are OK (CAVOK).

WIND
160° at 6 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
CAVOK
Vis 10 km+, no cloud below 5,000 ft.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
12°C / 5°C
54°F / 41°F. 7°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.97 inHg
1014.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: CAVOK

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

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

LTAY forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Worst period is 03Z to 07Z with IFR possible (LOW VIS). Best period is 00Z to 03Z (VFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period. Thunderstorms are a probability during part of the period.

VFR
IFR
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: CAVOK TEMPO BR BECMG SCT BKN FEW

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›PROB40 forecast: light thunderstorm with rain (-TSRA).

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 VFR, wind from 160° at 6 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling CAVOK. 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
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW0523 160°160°6 kt160°160° 6160°
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Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
160° at 6 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 231 kt headwind · 6 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
23
HEAD
1 kt
CROSS
6 kt L
BEST
05
HEAD
1 kt tail
CROSS
6 kt R
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

05/23
Dimensions
9,842 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
3,046 ft
Pressure altitude
2,745 ft
Field elevation
2,795 ft MSL
Temperature
12°C (54°F)
Dewpoint
5°C (41°F)
Altimeter
29.97 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
1511Z 6:11 PM
Sunrise
0419Z 7:19 AM
Loggable night
1538Z (6:38 PM local) → 0353Z (6:53 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1511Z (6:11 PM local) → 0419Z (7:19 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1611Z (7:11 PM local) → 0319Z (6:19 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

Çardak Airport is in Denizli, Denizli Province. Field elevation 2,795 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATALTAY / DNZ
RegionDenizli Province
CountryTurkey
Coordinates37.7856, 29.7013
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

121.6
MENDERES APP
APP
25.125
GND
GND
118.6
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.

LTFC Süleyman Demirel International Airport
32 NM E
VFR
LTBO Uşak Airport
55 NM N
VFR
LTAI Antalya International Airport
75 NM SE
VFR
LTBS Dalaman International Airport
78 NM SW
VFR
LTBD Aydın Çıldır Airport
86 NM W
MVFR
LGRP Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras"
113 NM SW
MVFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗LTAY on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does LTAY have a METAR?
Yes. LTAY has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does LTAY have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for LTAY; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at LTAY?
LTAY sits at 2,795 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for LTAY?
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.