Selçuk Efes Airport

LTFB / IZM

Selçuk, TR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 08:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 50 min ago
08:50Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
8 kt
70°
--
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTFB 040850Z 07008KT 030V100 CAVOK 14/04 Q1026

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LTFB 040740Z 0409/0418 VRB02KT CAVOK BECMG 0409/0411 36012KT BECMG 0415/0418 VRB02KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:39Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: >10km
15:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR VRB 2 kt

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: 09
 5,151 ft 98 ft CON 89°
↑ 7.5 kt • ↔ 2.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LTFB

1,415 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74.6%
MVFR
21%
IFR
3.5%
LIFR
0.9%

Selçuk Efes Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 4.4% 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, March, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 8.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.9%
NE
16.3%
E
20.2%
SE
13.3%
S
2.4%
SW
8.7%
W
21.8%
NW
2.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.1°C
Range: -4°C to 34°C
-4°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

September March November

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 1,415 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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

Flight Planning Tools

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70°@8kt
Density Alt
10ft, 14°C
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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 1,415 weather observations shows LTFB maintains VFR conditions 74.6% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 21% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 4.4% 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, March, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -4°C (25°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 17.1°C (63°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 1,415 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Learn More

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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.