Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport

LTAZ / NAV

Nevşehir, TR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 01:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 36 min ago
01:50Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
0°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
7 kt
230°
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTAZ 040150Z 23007KT 9999 SCT040 BKN100 00/M01 Q1021

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,100 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)
7,100 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,100 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LTAZ 032240Z 0400/0424 VRB02KT 9999 SCT035 BKN100 TEMPO 0403/0407 4000 -RASN BR SCT010 BKN028 BKN080 TEMPO 0407/0411 -RASN BKN028 BKN080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:25Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
03:00Z TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 2,800 ft
Light RASN, Mist
07:00Z TEMPO
+5h
MVFR
Ceiling: 2,800 ft
Light RASN

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
TAZ
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
 9,842 ft 148 ft CON 117°
↑ 3.5 kt • ↔ 6.1 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LTAZ

13,753 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
85.1%
MVFR
12.6%
IFR
1.7%
LIFR
0.6%

Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 85.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 7.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 58 knots. Temperature extremes range from -16°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 58 kt
Calm Winds: 1.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.7%
NE
3%
E
19%
SE
28.6%
S
8.3%
SW
12.4%
W
16%
NW
6.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.9°C
Range: -16°C to 31°C
-16°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 13,753 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LTAZ
IATA Code: NAV
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,100 ft MSL

Location

City: Nevşehir
Country: TR
Latitude: 38.771900°
Longitude: 34.534500°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 9,842 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
230°@7kt
Density Alt
3100ft, 0°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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About Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport

Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (LTAZ/NAV) is located in Nevşehir, TR at an elevation of 3,100 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (11/29), with the longest at 9,842 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 13,753 weather observations, LTAZ experiences excellent VFR conditions 85.1% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at LTAZ come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 7.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 58 knots. Calm winds are rare (1.6%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 11/29 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, October, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -16°C (3°F) to 31°C (88°F), averaging 7.9°C (46°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 9.94 to 10.33 inHg (337-350 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 13,753 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.