Selçuk Efes Airport

LTFB / IZM

Selçuk, TR

Last Updated
Apr 11, 12:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 11 hours ago
12:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
6 kt
260°
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTFB 111250Z 26006KT 9999 FEW025 BKN100 17/04 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 10 ft
FEW 2,500 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,510 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,010 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Selçuk Efes Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 10,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 10.8 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 6 knots. Runway 27 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 10000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 4°C, indicating relatively dry 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 LTFB 111340Z 1115/1124 VRB02KT 9999 SCT025 BKN100 BECMG 1119/1122 CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:38Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 10,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TFB
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
5,151 ft 98 ft CON 89°
5.9 kt 1.0 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LTFB

1,694 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.4%
MVFR
19.7%
IFR
3.2%
LIFR
0.8%

Selçuk Efes Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.5 knots. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, April, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 6.9%
Direction Distribution:
E
19.8%
N
6.7%
S
2.1%
W
23%
NE
15.5%
NW
2.4%
SE
12.3%
SW
11.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.7°C
Range: -4°C to 34°C
-4°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

September April March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 1,694 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Selçuk Efes Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LTFB
IATA Code: IZM
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 10 ft MSL

Location

City: Selçuk
Country: TR
Latitude: 37.950699°
Longitude: 27.329000°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 5,151 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Selçuk Efes Airport

Selçuk Efes Airport (LTFB/IZM) is located in Selçuk, TR at an elevation of 10 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (09/27), with the longest at 5,151 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 1,694 weather observations shows LTFB maintains VFR conditions 76.4% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 19.7% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 4% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at LTFB come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 7.5 knots. Runway 09/27 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, April, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -4°C (25°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 16.7°C (62°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.9 to 10.22 inHg (335-346 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,694 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.