Mardin Airport

LTCR / MQM

Mardin, TR

Last Updated
Apr 23, 05:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
05:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
5 kt
120°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTCR 230550Z 12005KT 9999 FEW040 SCT100 16/11 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,729 ft
FEW 4,000 ft AGL
SCT 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,729 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,729 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

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

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (120°) at 5 knots. Runway 03/21 is favored with a 0-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 4,000 ft, scattered at 10,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 16°C (61°F) with a dewpoint of 11°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 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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TAF LTCR 230440Z 2306/2315 12007KT CAVOK BECMG 2306/2309 FEW040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:21Z BASE
+0h
VFR 120° 7 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TCR
03 ✈️
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
8,204 ft 148 ft CON 37°
0.0 kt 5.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LTCR

4,400 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89.4%
MVFR
5.7%
IFR
4.4%
LIFR
0.5%

Mardin Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7 knots. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 7.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
21.2%
NE
16.5%
E
18.5%
SE
8.4%
S
6.7%
SW
8.5%
W
9%
NW
3.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 14°C
Range: -7°C to 36°C
-7°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,400 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mardin Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LTCR
IATA Code: MQM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,729 ft MSL

Location

City: Mardin
Country: TR
Latitude: 37.223301°
Longitude: 40.631699°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 8,204 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Mardin Airport

Overview

Mardin Airport (LTCR) serves the southeastern Turkish city of Mardin, situated at an elevation of 1729 ft MSL. Located at coordinates 37.223301, 40.631699, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region's transportation needs. The airport features a single concrete runway (03/21) with a substantial length of 8204 feet.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Mardin Airport are predominantly favorable for aviation, with VFR conditions present 91.3% of the time. Pilots can expect stable flying conditions, with an average temperature of 16°C and a wide range from -7°C to 36°C. September, October, and November offer the most consistent VFR weather, with an average wind speed of 6.6 knots and a prevailing northerly wind direction.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical location in southeastern Turkey presents unique terrain considerations for pilots. With a relatively high elevation of 1729 ft MSL, operators should be mindful of potential density altitude effects during warmer months. The runway experiences calm wind conditions 10.7% of the time, with maximum recorded wind speeds reaching 28 knots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 03/21 offers highly favorable wind conditions, with 100% wind alignment and an average crosswind of just 4.1 knots. Visibility averages an excellent 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility (fog occurs only 0.7% of the time). Pilots can expect consistently good approach conditions, particularly during the peak VFR months of September through November.

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

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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.