Amasya Merzifon Airport

LTAP / MZH

Amasya, TR

Last Updated
Apr 13, 10:06Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 39 min ago
10:06Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
12 kt
340°
9 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI LTAP 131006Z 34012KT 310V010 9000 SCT035 10/01 Q1020 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,758 ft
SCT 3,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,258 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Amasya Merzifon Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 3,500 feet and 9 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (340°) at 12 knots. Runway 05/23 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 11-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 km. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 3,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 10°C (50°F) with a dewpoint of 1°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 14:00Z and 17:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
961 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,758 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,556 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,378 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LTAP 130740Z 1309/1318 04008KT 9999 SCT035 TEMPO 1314/1317 -SHRA FEW030CB BKN035
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:44Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
14:00Z TEMPO
+4h
MVFR
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
Light Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TAP
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
9,600 ft 148 ft ASP 54°
4.1 kt 11.3 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LTAP

5,536 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.3%
MVFR
8.6%
IFR
5.6%
LIFR
3.6%

Amasya Merzifon Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 30.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 30.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.1%
NE
15.8%
E
5.4%
SE
5.9%
S
5.6%
SW
5.6%
W
10.8%
NW
8.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.7°C
Range: -15°C to 31°C
-15°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.4%

Best Months for VFR

April September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 5,536 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Amasya Merzifon Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LTAP
IATA Code: MZH
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,758 ft MSL

Location

City: Amasya
Country: TR
Latitude: 40.829399°
Longitude: 35.521999°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 9,600 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Amasya Merzifon Airport

Amasya Merzifon Airport (LTAP/MZH) is located in Amasya, TR at an elevation of 1,758 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (05/23), with the longest at 9,600 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 5,536 weather observations shows LTAP maintains VFR conditions 82.3% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 8.6% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 9.2% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at LTAP come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 6.5 knots and recorded gusts up to 26 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (30.6% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 05/23 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, September, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -15°C (5°F) to 31°C (88°F), averaging 7.7°C (46°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 0.3 to 10.33 inHg (10-350 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 5,536 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.