Sivrihisar Airport

LTAV

Sivrihisar, TR

Last Updated
Feb 27, 13:34Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 110 hours ago
13:34Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -5°C
14 kt
320°
10+ km
Visibility
2,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI LTAV 271334Z 32014KT 9999 BKN025 03/M05 Q1020 RMK RWY11 34015KT 6SC025

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,185 ft
BKN 2,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,685 ft AMSL
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
914 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,185 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,983 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,307 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.6°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TAV
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
11,156 ft 98 ft ASP 113°
12.1 kt 7.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LTAV

142 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
91.5%
MVFR
4.2%
IFR
2.8%
LIFR
1.4%

Sivrihisar Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 91.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.7 knots. Temperature extremes range from -9°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 6.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
10%
NE
0.8%
E
23.8%
SE
16.9%
S
8.5%
SW
7.7%
W
8.5%
NW
17.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.2°C
Range: -9°C to 29°C
-9°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.4%

Best Months for VFR

September October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 142 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sivrihisar Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LTAV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,185 ft MSL

Location

City: Sivrihisar
Country: TR
Latitude: 39.451500°
Longitude: 31.365299°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 11,156 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sivrihisar Airport

Overview

Sivrihisar Airport (LTAV) is a medium-sized airport located in central Turkey, situated at an elevation of 3,185 feet above mean sea level. The airport serves the Sivrihisar region with a substantial runway measuring 11,156 feet in length, capable of accommodating various aircraft types. Its strategic location at coordinates 39.451500, 31.365299 provides important aviation infrastructure for the area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Sivrihisar Airport are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 93.4% of observations supporting VFR operations. The airport experiences a wide temperature range from -9°C to 29°C, with an average temperature of 10.9°C. Prevailing winds are from the east at an average of 7.4 knots, with occasional gusts up to 26 knots and calm conditions 7.3% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (11/29) is constructed of asphalt and offers consistent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions. The airport's elevation of 3,185 feet means pilots should anticipate potential performance considerations related to altitude. Visibility is generally excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions during September, October, and January based on historical weather data. The runway's east-west orientation and prevailing easterly winds suggest runway 11 may be the preferred approach direction. Crosswind conditions are moderate, averaging 3.6 knots, which should be manageable for most aircraft operations.

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
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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.