Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport

LTAZ / NAV

Nevşehir, TR

Last Updated
Jun 2, 16:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
16:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
4 kt
140°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTAZ 021650Z 14004KT 9999 FEW040 SCT180 22/11 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,100 ft
FEW 4,000 ft AGL
SCT 18,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,100 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
18,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
21,100 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 18,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (140°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 4,000 ft, scattered at 18,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 11°C, indicating relatively dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

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.

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LTAZ 021040Z 0212/0312 VRB02KT 9999 SCT040 BECMG 0220/0223 CAVOK BECMG 0304/0307 SCT040 SCT200
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:23Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
20:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR
Visibility: >10km
04:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR

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: 11
9,842 ft 148 ft CON 117°
3.5 kt 2.0 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 - LTAZ

22,214 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87.6%
MVFR
10.6%
IFR
1.2%
LIFR
0.6%

Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 7.1 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 June, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 58 kt
Calm Winds: 1.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.6%
NE
3.4%
E
17.9%
SE
24.9%
S
7.7%
SW
13.3%
W
18.1%
NW
7.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.9°C
Range: -16°C to 31°C
-16°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

June September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 22,214 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

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 22,214 weather observations, LTAZ experiences excellent VFR conditions 87.6% 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 7.1 knots and recorded gusts up to 58 knots. Calm winds are rare (1.7%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 11/29 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.5 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are June, September, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -16°C (3°F) to 31°C (88°F), averaging 8.9°C (48°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 22,214 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.