Samsun-Çarşamba Airport

LTFH / SZF

Samsun, TR

Last Updated
Jun 10, 13:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
13:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
8 kt
350°
10+ km
Visibility
20,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTFH 101350Z 35008KT 310V020 9999 FEW035 BKN200 24/18 Q1014 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 18 ft
FEW 3,500 ft AGL
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,518 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,018 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Samsun-Çarşamba Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 20,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (350°) at 8 knots. Runway 31 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 20000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 18°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, Mist. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Light Showers Rain, Mist between 17:00Z and 21:00Z.

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.

QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1013 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (18 ft)
Pressure Alt
-5 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,079 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LTFH 101040Z 1012/1021 35008KT 8000 FEW035 BKN200 PROB30 1017/1021 4000 -SHRA BR BKN008 BKN025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:24Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 350° 8 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 20,000 ft
17:00Z PROB30
+3h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 800 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TFH
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
9,843 ft 148 ft CON 133°
6.1 kt 5.1 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LTFH

6,289 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63.3%
MVFR
27.5%
IFR
6.3%
LIFR
2.9%

Samsun-Çarşamba Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 63.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, January, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 12.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
9%
N
12%
S
19%
W
6%
NE
3%
NW
17.2%
SE
15.5%
SW
5.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.3°C
Range: -4°C to 30°C
-4°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.7%

Best Months for VFR

September January October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 6,289 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Samsun-Çarşamba Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LTFH
IATA Code: SZF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 18 ft MSL

Location

City: Samsun
Country: TR
Latitude: 41.253988°
Longitude: 36.567546°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Samsun-Çarşamba Airport

Overview

Samsun-Çarşamba Airport serves the Black Sea region of Turkey, located near the city of Samsun. As a medium-sized airport with a single runway at 18 ft elevation, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for the northeastern coastal area of Turkey.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 68.5% of the time, with MVFR conditions covering an additional 23.2% of observations. Winds are consistently from the south at an average of 6.8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 27 knots, and calm conditions present 12.2% of the time. Temperature ranges widely from -4°C to 30°C, with an average of 13°C.

Notable Features

Situated at a low elevation of 18 ft MSL, the airport has minimal terrain challenges. The single concrete runway (13/31) spans 9,843 feet, providing ample length for most medium-sized aircraft operations. Prevailing winds strongly favor runway alignment, with 100% wind compatibility for the 13/31 orientation.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect favorable wind conditions with an average crosswind of only 3.1 knots. September, January, and October offer the most consistent VFR flying conditions. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal fog occurrences (2.6% of observations) and no significant low visibility events reported.

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.