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LTCV/NKT METAR & TAF Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport

Şırnak, Şırnak ProvinceElevation 2,038 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR28 min old
Ceiling and visibility OK.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
CAVOK
WIND
160@3
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
3,090 ft
+1,052 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1450Z (5:50 PM local) · 28 min old

LTCV is currently VFR. Winds are from the south at 3 knots. Ceiling and visibility are OK (CAVOK).

WIND
160° at 3 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
CAVOK
Vis 10 km+, no cloud below 5,000 ft.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
21°C / 10°C
70°F / 50°F. 11°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.06 inHg
1017.9 hPa, above 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 1040Z (1:40 PM local) · valid to 1200Z (3:00 PM local)

LTCV forecast starts VFR at 12Z. Worst period is 12Z to 15Z with VFR possible (CB). Best period is 15Z to 16Z (VFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

BKN10010,000 ft
BKN10010,000 ft
BKN10010,000 ft
1200Z3:00 PM1648Z7:48 PM2136Z12:36 AM0224Z5:24 AM0712Z10:12 AM1200Z3:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW BKN TEMPO BECMG

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No significant weather concerns in the current report.

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 3 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
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for LTCV. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

11/29
Dimensions
9,843 x 148 ft
Surface
CONC
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
3,090 ft
Pressure altitude
1,898 ft
Field elevation
2,038 ft MSL
Temperature
21°C (70°F)
Dewpoint
10°C (50°F)
Altimeter
30.06 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
1422Z 5:22 PM
Sunrise
0329Z 6:29 AM
Loggable night
1449Z (5:49 PM local) → 0303Z (6:03 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1422Z (5:22 PM local) → 0329Z (6:29 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1522Z (6:22 PM local) → 0229Z (5:29 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

Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport is in Şırnak, Şırnak Province. Field elevation 2,038 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATALTCV / NKT
RegionŞırnak Province
CountryTurkey
Coordinates37.3647, 42.0582
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
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.

LTCL Siirt Airport
38 NM N
VFR
LTCJ Batman Airport
56 NM NW
VFR
LTCR Mardin Airport
69 NM W
VFR
LTCK Muş Airport
85 NM N
VFR
LTCI Van Ferit Melen Airport
90 NM NE
VFR
LTCC Diyarbakır Airport
94 NM W
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗LTCV on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does LTCV have a METAR?
Yes. LTCV has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does LTCV have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for LTCV; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at LTCV?
LTCV sits at 2,038 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for LTCV?
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.