Ağrı Airport

LTCO / AJI

Ağrı, TR

Last Updated
Jul 17, 12:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 12 hours ago
12:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
12 kt
90°
10+ km
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTCO 171250Z 09012KT 9999 SCT035 BKN080 26/13 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 5,462 ft
SCT 3,500 ft AGL
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,962 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,462 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Ağrı Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 8,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 11.5 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (90°) at 12 knots. Runway 16/34 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 11-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 8000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 13°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 15:00Z and 18:00Z.

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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TAF LTCO 171340Z 1715/1724 04006KT 9999 SCT040 BKN080 TEMPO 1715/1718 10016KT -TSRA FEW025CB SCT035 BKN070 BECMG 1718/1722 CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:22Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 8,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TCO
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
9,843 ft 148 ft ASP 165°
4.1 kt 11.3 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LTCO

3,536 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.1%
MVFR
12.1%
IFR
9.1%
LIFR
8.7%

Ağrı Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 17.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from -27°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, June, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 4.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
14.9%
N
10.7%
S
8.9%
W
8.5%
NE
8%
NW
11.7%
SE
5.2%
SW
27.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.8°C
Range: -27°C to 32°C
-27°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.5%

Best Months for VFR

July June September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt

Statistics computed from 3,536 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ağrı Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LTCO
IATA Code: AJI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,462 ft MSL

Location

City: Ağrı
Country: TR
Latitude: 39.655642°
Longitude: 43.025742°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ağrı Airport

Overview

Ağrı Airport serves the eastern Turkish province of Ağrı, situated at a high elevation of 5,462 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport is located at coordinates 39.655642, 43.025742, providing critical aviation infrastructure in a challenging mountainous region of Turkey.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate highly variable conditions, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions present 69.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -27°C to 28°C, with an average of 5°C, suggesting significant seasonal temperature variations. Pilots can expect predominantly southwest winds averaging 7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 21 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (16/34) extending 9,843 feet with an asphalt surface. Its high elevation and mountainous surrounding terrain require careful navigation and performance calculations. The wind statistics show a consistent southwest prevailing wind direction, which pilots must consider during approach and departure planning.

Approach Considerations

Runway 16/34 offers favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of 5.5 knots. September, October, and November represent the most consistent VFR months for operations. Pilots should be prepared for potential reduced visibility, with fog occurring in 7.5% of observations and an average visibility of 10 statute miles.

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.