Erzurum International Airport

LTCE / ERZ

Erzurum, TR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
10:20Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
-3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -5°C
2 kt
260°
3.1 km
Visibility
2,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTCE 041020Z 26002KT 3100 -SN FEW008 BKN025 OVC070 M03/M05 Q1017 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 5,763 ft
FEW 800 ft AGL
BKN 2,500 ft AGL
OVC 7,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,563 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,263 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,763 ft AMSL
QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
825 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (5,763 ft)
Pressure Alt
5,651 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,874 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LTCE 040440Z 0406/0506 VRB02KT 9999 BKN025 BKN070 TEMPO 0406/0409 2500 -SN TEMPO 0409/0413 30012KT 4500 -SN BLSN TEMPO 0413/0415 4500 -SN BECMG 0415/0417 SCT035 BKN070 BECMG 0418/0420 CAVOK TEMPO 0502/0506 4500 BR
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:53Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
13:00Z TEMPO
+3h
IFR
Visibility: 4.5 km
Light Snow
15:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR
Ceiling: 7,000 ft
18:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TCE
05
23 ✈️
08L
26R ✈️
08R
26L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
3,051 ft 49 ft ASP 48°
1.7 kt 1.0 kt
30° angle
✈️ 08L/26R
Active: 26R
12,499 ft 148 ft CON 88°
2.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 08R/26L
Active: 26L
12,500 ft 98 ft CON 88°
2.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LTCE

14,184 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.6%
MVFR
15.3%
IFR
9%
LIFR
6.1%

Erzurum International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 15.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7 knots. Calm conditions occur 16.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -33°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 16.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.2%
NE
7.5%
E
17.6%
SE
3.7%
S
5.8%
SW
12.4%
W
26.5%
NW
5.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.2°C
Range: -33°C to 26°C
-33°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 7%

Best Months for VFR

September October December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt
Runway 08L/26R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt
Runway 08R/26L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt

Statistics computed from 14,184 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Erzurum International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LTCE
IATA Code: ERZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,763 ft MSL

Location

City: Erzurum
Country: TR
Latitude: 39.956501°
Longitude: 41.170200°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 3,051 ft
Width: 49 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08L/26R
Length: 12,499 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 08R/26L
Length: 12,500 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Erzurum International Airport

Overview

Erzurum International Airport serves the eastern Turkish city of Erzurum, located at an elevation of 5,763 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport with three substantial runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure in a challenging high-altitude mountainous region. The airport supports both commercial and potential military aviation operations in northeastern Turkey.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Erzurum demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions predominating 75.7% of the time. Temperature ranges from extreme lows of -33°C to highs of 26°C, creating complex meteorological scenarios for pilots. Winds predominantly blow from the west at an average of 7.1 knots, with occasional gusts up to 24 knots, and calm periods occurring 16% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's high elevation at 5,763 feet MSL significantly impacts aircraft performance and requires careful flight planning. Three runways provide operational flexibility, with two concrete runways (08L/26R and 08R/26L) measuring approximately 12,500 feet each, and an additional asphalt runway (05/23) measuring 3,051 feet. The airport's location in eastern Turkey suggests potential challenging terrain and mountainous surrounding landscapes.

Approach Considerations

Prevailing westerly winds offer favorable conditions across all runways, with minimal average crosswind components (2.5-3.9 knots). September, October, and December represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate excellent average visibility of 10 statute miles, with fog occurring in only 5.7% of observations and instances of visibility below 3 miles being exceptionally rare.

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.