Amasya Merzifon Airport

LTAP / MZH

Amasya, TR

Last Updated
Jul 5, 06:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
06:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
6 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTAP 050650Z VRB06KT 9999 SCT033 BKN100 25/13 Q1012 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,758 ft
SCT 3,300 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,058 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,758 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Amasya Merzifon Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 10,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the variable directions at 6 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 10000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 25°C (77°F) with a dewpoint of 13°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Winds are forecast to reach up to 20 knots during the period. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 8 to 20 knots.

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.

QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
953 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,758 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,796 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,418 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LTAP 050440Z 0506/0515 03008KT 9999 SCT040 BKN080 BECMG 0507/0511 03020KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:51Z BASE
+0h
VFR 30° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 8,000 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 9,600 ft 148 ft ASP 54° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LTAP

7,714 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
85.7%
MVFR
7.1%
IFR
4.2%
LIFR
3%

Amasya Merzifon Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 85.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7 knots. Calm conditions occur 27.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, September, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 27.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.2%
N
14.2%
S
5%
W
10.2%
NE
19.7%
NW
8.2%
SE
5.2%
SW
4.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.8°C
Range: -15°C to 33°C
-15°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.7%

Best Months for VFR

July September June

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 7,714 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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

Based on 7,714 weather observations, LTAP experiences excellent VFR conditions 85.7% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at LTAP come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 7 knots and recorded gusts up to 28 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (27.4% 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 July, September, June, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -15°C (5°F) to 33°C (91°F), averaging 9.8°C (50°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 7,714 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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.