Bingöl Airport

LTCU / BGG

Bingöl, TR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
09:50Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
3 kt
40°
3 km
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTCU 040950Z 04003KT 360V070 3000 -SN BR SCT014 BKN030 OVC080 01/01 Q1018

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,506 ft
SCT 1,400 ft AGL
BKN 3,000 ft AGL
OVC 8,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,906 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,506 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,506 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LTCU 040740Z 0409/0418 36008G20KT 9999 SCT035 BKN100 TEMPO 0409/0411 4000 -SN BR SCT010 BKN030 BKN090 TEMPO 0411/0415 4000 -RASN BR BKN030 BKN090
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:53Z BASE
+0h
VFR 360° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
11:00Z TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Light RASN, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TCU
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
7,546 ft 148 ft CON
1.0 kt 2.8 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 - LTCU

1,640 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.1%
MVFR
12%
IFR
12.4%
LIFR
4.5%

Bingöl Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 16.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 21.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -20°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 5.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 21.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.7%
NE
5.8%
E
9.8%
SE
13.7%
S
18.2%
SW
4.5%
W
8%
NW
8.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.1°C
Range: -20°C to 32°C
-20°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 1,640 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bingöl Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LTCU
IATA Code: BGG
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,506 ft MSL

Location

City: Bingöl
Country: TR
Latitude: 38.860131°
Longitude: 40.594489°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 7,546 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Bingöl Airport

Bingöl Airport (LTCU/BGG) is located in Bingöl, TR at an elevation of 3,506 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (11/29), with the longest at 7,546 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 1,640 weather observations shows LTCU maintains VFR conditions 71.1% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 12% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 16.9% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at LTCU come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 5.9 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (21.3% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 11/29 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, October, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -20°C (-4°F) to 32°C (90°F), averaging 8.1°C (47°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.03 to 10.25 inHg (340-347 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,640 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.