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LTFC/ISE METAR & TAF Süleyman Demirel International Airport

Isparta, Isparta ProvinceElevation 2,835 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR25 min old
Ceiling and visibility OK.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
CAVOK
WIND
330@4
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
2,709 ft
-126 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 2120Z (12:20 AM local) · 25 min old

LTFC is currently VFR. Winds are from the northwest at 4 knots. Ceiling and visibility are OK (CAVOK).

WIND
330° at 4 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
CAVOK
Vis 10 km+, no cloud below 5,000 ft.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
9°C / 6°C
48°F / 43°F. 3°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.00 inHg
1015.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: CAVOK RMK

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REMARKS: DECODED
RWY23 33005KT
wind at runway 23: from 330° at 5 kt
3CI200
3 oktas of cirrus at 20000 feet
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1640Z (7:40 PM local) · valid to 1800Z (9:00 PM local)

LTFC forecast starts VFR at 18Z. Worst period is 03Z to 06Z with IFR possible (LOW VIS). Best period is 18Z to 21Z (VFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period. Watch the TEMPO group: thunderstorms are temporarily forecast.

VFR
IFR
VFR
BKN0303,000 ft
BKN0303,000 ft
1800Z9:00 PM2248Z1:48 AM0336Z6:36 AM0824Z11:24 AM1312Z4:12 PM1800Z9:00 PM

Codes in this report: CAVOK BECMG SCT TEMPO BR BKN FEW

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Temporarily 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 330° at 4 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 330°330°4 kt330°330° 4330°
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Calm
5 kt
10 kt
15 kt
20 kt
25 kt
30 kt
35 kt
40 kt
45 kt
50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
100 kt
105 kt
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
330° at 4 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 051 kt headwind · 4 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
05
HEAD
1 kt
CROSS
4 kt L
BEST
23
HEAD
1 kt tail
CROSS
4 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
9,843 x 148 ft
Surface
CON
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
2,709 ft
Pressure altitude
2,755 ft
Field elevation
2,835 ft MSL
Temperature
9°C (48°F)
Dewpoint
6°C (43°F)
Altimeter
30.00 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
1508Z 6:08 PM
Sunrise
0417Z 7:17 AM
Loggable night
1535Z (6:35 PM local) → 0350Z (6:50 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1508Z (6:08 PM local) → 0417Z (7:17 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1608Z (7:08 PM local) → 0317Z (6:17 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

Süleyman Demirel International Airport is in Isparta, Isparta Province. Field elevation 2,835 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATALTFC / ISE
RegionIsparta Province
CountryTurkey
Coordinates37.8554, 30.3684
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

121.7
ISPARTA GND
GND
118.65
ISPARTA 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.

LTAY Çardak Airport
32 NM W
VFR
LTAI Antalya International Airport
61 NM S
VFR
LTBO Uşak Airport
65 NM NW
VFR
LTBS Dalaman International Airport
102 NM SW
VFR
LTFG Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport
131 NM SE
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗LTFC on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does LTFC have a METAR?
Yes. LTFC has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does LTFC have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for LTFC; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at LTFC?
LTFC sits at 2,835 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for LTFC?
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.