Zonguldak Çaycuma Airport

LTAS / ONQ

Zonguldak, TR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
10:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
4 kt
280°
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTAS 041050Z 28004KT 240V350 9999 SCT040 BKN100 12/02 Q1030

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 44 ft
SCT 4,000 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,044 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,044 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LTAS 040740Z 0409/0418 VRB02KT 9999 SCT035 BKN090 TEMPO 0410/0414 31012KT -SHRA BKN025 BKN080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:51Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 9,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TAS
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
6,991 ft 148 ft CONC
0.7 kt 3.9 kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LTAS

1,627 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.4%
MVFR
20.6%
IFR
8.3%
LIFR
1.7%

Zonguldak Çaycuma Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 5.7 knots. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 5.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 2.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.1%
NE
3%
E
8.4%
SE
10.9%
S
13.4%
SW
6.8%
W
22.4%
NW
21.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.2°C
Range: -7°C to 29°C
-7°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.2%

Best Months for VFR

November September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 1,627 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Zonguldak Çaycuma Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LTAS
IATA Code: ONQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 44 ft MSL

Location

City: Zonguldak
Country: TR
Latitude: 41.506401°
Longitude: 32.088600°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 6,991 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CONC
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Zonguldak Çaycuma Airport

Overview

Zonguldak Çaycuma Airport serves the Zonguldak region in northwestern Turkey, situated at a low elevation of 44 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area, with a substantial concrete runway measuring 6,991 feet in length. Its strategic location offers important transportation connectivity for the region.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly visual flight conditions, with 69.7% of observations recording VFR weather. Westerly winds dominate at 270 degrees, averaging 5.7 knots with occasional gusts up to 17 knots. Temperature ranges from -7°C to 29°C, with an average of 14.1°C, providing relatively stable flying conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (18/36) is aligned to take maximum advantage of prevailing winds, with 100% favorable wind conditions. The terrain surrounding the airport is likely characteristic of the Black Sea region, with relatively low elevation and potentially complex local wind patterns. Pilots should anticipate moderate wind variations typical of coastal geographical settings.

Approach Considerations

Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal fog occurrence (1.3% of observations). September, October, and November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. The average crosswind component is modest at 4.2 knots, providing comfortable approach and landing conditions for most aircraft types.

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

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.