Muş Airport

LTCK / MSR

Muş, TR

Last Updated
Jun 15, 10:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 59 min ago
10:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
10 kt
240°
10+ km
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTCK 151050Z 24010KT 210V280 9999 FEW025CB SCT040 BKN080 25/12 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,157 ft
FEW 2,500 ft AGL (CB)
SCT 4,000 ft AGL
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,657 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,157 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,157 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Muş Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 8,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (240°) at 10 knots. Runway 29 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 8000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 2,500 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 25°C (77°F) with a dewpoint of 12°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 9 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 10:00Z and 14:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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 LTCK 150740Z 1509/1518 16009KT 9999 FEW040 TEMPO 1510/1514 22012G22KT -TSRA FEW020CB BKN030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:48Z BASE
+0h
VFR 160° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TCK
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
11,649 ft 148 ft ASP 116°
6.4 kt 7.7 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LTCK

4,554 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.2%
MVFR
11.4%
IFR
10.2%
LIFR
13.2%

Muş Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 23.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.6 knots. Temperature extremes range from -28°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, September, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 5%
Direction Distribution:
E
11.8%
N
7.8%
S
11.5%
W
19.4%
NE
5.4%
NW
15%
SE
13.8%
SW
10.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.7°C
Range: -28°C to 31°C
-28°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 9.3%

Best Months for VFR

June September May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 4,554 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Muş Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LTCK
IATA Code: MSR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,157 ft MSL

Location

City: Muş
Country: TR
Latitude: 38.747799°
Longitude: 41.661201°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 11,649 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Muş Airport

Overview

Muş Airport serves the eastern Turkey region, situated at a significant elevation of 4,157 feet MSL in the Muş Province. The airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for a mountainous area, featuring a single substantial asphalt runway (11/29) measuring 11,649 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Muş Airport exhibit significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating at 53.5% of observations. Instrument meteorological conditions are notable, with IFR and LIFR conditions combining for 32.1% of recorded periods, indicating potential challenging approach environments. Temperature ranges dramatically from -28°C to 31°C, suggesting substantial seasonal aircraft performance considerations.

Notable Features

The airport's western winds (270° prevailing direction) and moderate average wind speed of 6.1 knots characterize local atmospheric conditions. Positioned at a high elevation with complex terrain, pilots should anticipate potential orographic effects and be prepared for rapid weather transitions typical of eastern Anatolian geographical zones.

Approach Considerations

Runway 11/29 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and a modest average crosswind of 3.4 knots. September through November represent optimal VFR flying months, offering the most consistently favorable meteorological conditions for safe airport 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.