At Tur Airport

HETR / ELT

At Tur, EG

Last Updated
Apr 23, 00:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 6 hours ago
00:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
10 kt
320°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HETR 230000Z 32010KT CAVOK 22/02 Q1008

Weather Briefing

VFR

At Tur Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies. Note: This observation is 5.9 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (320°) at 10 knots. Runway 28 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 2°C, indicating very dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF HETR 222300Z 2300/2406 32015KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:51Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 15 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ETR
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
9,843 ft 148 ft ASP 104°
7.7 kt 6.4 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HETR

3,562 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.9%
MVFR
5.3%
IFR
0.8%
LIFR
0%

At Tur Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 10.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 90 knots. Temperature extremes range from 11°C to 42°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 10.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 90 kt
Calm Winds: 3.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.7%
NE
5%
E
4.1%
SE
3.8%
S
4.5%
SW
1.5%
W
16.7%
NW
47.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.7°C
Range: 11°C to 42°C
11°C 42°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

September October December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 3,562 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

At Tur Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HETR
IATA Code: ELT
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 52 ft MSL

Location

City: At Tur
Country: EG
Latitude: 28.208964°
Longitude: 33.645483°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About At Tur Airport

At Tur Airport (HETR/ELT) is located in At Tur, EG at an elevation of 52 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (10/28), with the longest at 9,843 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 3,562 weather observations, HETR experiences excellent VFR conditions 93.9% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at HETR come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 10.7 knots and recorded gusts up to 90 knots. Runway 10/28 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.9 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, October, December, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 11°C (52°F) to 42°C (108°F), averaging 22.7°C (73°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29 to 31 inHg (982-1050 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,562 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.