Amasya Merzifon Airport

LTAP / MZH

Amasya, TR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:19Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
10:19Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
5 kt
130°
10+ km
Visibility
4,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI LTAP 041019Z 13005KT 9999 BKN045 BKN080 06/M01 Q1025 RERA NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,758 ft
BKN 4,500 ft AGL
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,258 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,758 ft AMSL
QNH
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
966 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,758 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,406 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 748 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LTAP 040740Z 0409/0418 08008KT 9999 SCT040 BKN100 TEMPO 0409/0412 -RA BKN033 BECMG 0409/0412 03018KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:36Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 10,000 ft

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°
↑ 0.9 kt • ↔ 4.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LTAP

4,546 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.5%
MVFR
9.7%
IFR
6.4%
LIFR
4.3%

Amasya Merzifon Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 33.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 33.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.5%
NE
12.7%
E
5.4%
SE
6.7%
S
5.8%
SW
5.9%
W
10.4%
NW
8%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.8°C
Range: -15°C to 31°C
-15°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.4%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 4,546 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
130°@5kt
Density Alt
1758ft, 6°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
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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 4,546 weather observations shows LTAP maintains VFR conditions 79.5% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 9.7% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 10.7% of reports. Fog affects the airport in approximately 5.4% of observations, with visibility dropping below 3 statute miles 0% of the time.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at LTAP come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 6.2 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (33.6% 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 September, October, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -15°C (5°F) to 31°C (88°F), averaging 7.8°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 4,546 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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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.