Gökçeada Airport

LTFK / GKD

Gökçeada, TR

Last Updated
Mar 3, 12:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 14 hours ago
12:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
7 kt
350°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTFK 031250Z 35007KT CAVOK 15/08 Q1025

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LTFK 040140Z 0403/0412 03006KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:24Z BASE
+0h
VFR 30° 6 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TFK
01 ✈️
19
02 ✈️
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
7,050 ft 150 ft PER 15°
6.6 kt 2.4 kt
20° angle
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
3,915 ft 100 ft CON 28°
6.1 kt 3.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LTFK

955 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.2%
MVFR
18%
IFR
2.3%
LIFR
0.5%

Gökçeada Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 2.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 9.3 knots. Temperature extremes range from -1°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 9.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
22.8%
NE
26.3%
E
6.8%
SE
10.8%
S
16.8%
SW
10.9%
W
2.8%
NW
2.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.7°C
Range: -1°C to 31°C
-1°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt
Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 955 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Gökçeada Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LTFK
IATA Code: GKD
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 73 ft MSL

Location

City: Gökçeada
Country: TR
Latitude: 40.204498°
Longitude: 25.883302°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 7,050 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PER
ILS: No
Runway 02/20
Length: 3,915 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Gökçeada Airport

Gökçeada Airport (LTFK/GKD) is located in Gökçeada, TR at an elevation of 73 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (01/19, 02/20), with the longest at 7,050 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 955 weather observations shows LTFK maintains VFR conditions 79.2% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 18% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 2.8% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at LTFK come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 9.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 26 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.2%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 02/20 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, October, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -1°C (30°F) to 31°C (88°F), averaging 15.7°C (60°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.86 to 10.22 inHg (334-346 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 955 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.