Tulcea Danube Delta Airport

LRTC / TCE

Mihail Kogălniceanu, RO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
4 kt
210°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LRTC 041000Z 21004KT 180V240 CAVOK 11/03 Q1028

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LRTC 040800Z 0409/0418 VRB04KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RTC
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
6,517 ft 98 ft CON 167°
2.6 kt 3.1 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LRTC

7,728 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
43.2%
MVFR
32.6%
IFR
12.7%
LIFR
11.5%

Tulcea Danube Delta Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 43.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 24.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 8.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 8.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 2.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
30.6%
NE
5.8%
E
6.4%
SE
12%
S
8.9%
SW
5.8%
W
8.9%
NW
19.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.6°C
Range: -12°C to 27°C
-12°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.8%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,728 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tulcea Danube Delta Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LRTC
IATA Code: TCE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 200 ft MSL

Location

City: Mihail Kogălniceanu
Country: RO
Latitude: 45.062500°
Longitude: 28.714300°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 6,517 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Tulcea Danube Delta Airport

Overview

Tulcea Danube Delta Airport serves the Mihail Kogălniceanu region in Romania, situated at 200 feet above mean sea level. The medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Danube Delta region, offering a 6,517-foot concrete runway capable of supporting various aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at LRTC demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevailing 47.3% of the time. Pilots can expect predominantly northern winds averaging 8.5 knots, with occasional gusts up to 26 knots, and temperatures ranging from -12°C to 27°C, creating diverse flight planning considerations throughout the year.

Notable Features

Located near the Danube Delta, the airport's geographical position presents unique environmental characteristics for aviators. The surrounding terrain and proximity to water bodies may introduce localized weather phenomena, with statistical data indicating potential fog conditions affecting 4.1% of observations and moderate visibility challenges.

Approach Considerations

Runway 16/34 demonstrates favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of just 4.1 knots. September, October, and January represent the most consistently favorable VFR months, offering optimal flight conditions for pilots navigating this Romanian airport.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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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.