Esenboğa International Airport

LTAC / ESB

Ankara, TR

Last Updated
Sep 16, 00:50 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
00:50Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
3kt
10°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,018
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTAC 160050Z 01003KT CAVOK 16/06 Q1018 NOSIG RMK RWY21C 33003KT RWY03L 02002KT RWY21R 33002KT RWY03R VRB02KT RWY21L VRB03KT

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
914 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,125 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,983 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,853 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LTAC 152240Z 1600/1624 VRB02KT CAVOK BECMG 1608/1610 FEW040 BECMG 1613/1615 CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:24Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2kt
Visibility: >10km
08:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR
13:00Z BECMG
+12h
VFR
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TAC
03L ✈️
21R
03R ✈️
21L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03L/21R
Active: 03L
12,303 ft 148 ft ASP 36°
↑ 2.8kt ↔ 1.0kt
20° angle
✈️ 03R/21L
Active: 03R
12,303 ft 197 ft ASP 35°
↑ 2.8kt ↔ 1.0kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Esenboğa International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LTAC
IATA Code: ESB
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,125 ft MSL

Location

City: Ankara
Country: TR
Latitude: 40.128101°
Longitude: 32.995098°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 03L/21R
Length: 12,303 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 03R/21L
Length: 12,303 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Esenboğa International Airport

Esenboğa International Airport (LTAC/ESB) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Ankara, TR. The facility operates at an elevation of 3,125 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 2 runways (03L/21R, 03R/21L) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.