Adana Şakirpaşa Airport

LTAF / ADA

Seyhan, TR

Last Updated
Apr 22, 21:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
21:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTAF 222150Z 00000KT 9999 SCT035 15/13 Q1013 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 65 ft
SCT 3,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,565 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Adana Şakirpaşa Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 3,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 3,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 13°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (65 ft)
Pressure Alt
73 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 89 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LTAF 221640Z 2218/2318 VRB02KT 9999 SCT035 BECMG 2310/2312 21012KT BECMG 2315/2317 VRB02KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:17Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
10:00Z BECMG
+12h
VFR 210° 12 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TAF
05
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 9,022 ft 148 ft ASP 54°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
54° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LTAF

18,767 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84%
MVFR
9.1%
IFR
6.2%
LIFR
0.7%

Adana Şakirpaşa Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.3 knots. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 5.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.7%
NE
42.7%
E
8.7%
SE
5.1%
S
7%
SW
9%
W
2.9%
NW
2.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.8°C
Range: -3°C to 37°C
-3°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt

Statistics computed from 18,767 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Adana Şakirpaşa Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LTAF
IATA Code: ADA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 65 ft MSL

Location

City: Seyhan
Country: TR
Latitude: 36.982201°
Longitude: 35.280399°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 9,022 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Adana Şakirpaşa Airport

Overview

Adana Şakirpaşa Airport serves the Seyhan region in southern Turkey, situated at 65 feet above mean sea level with geographic coordinates 36.982201, 35.280399. As a medium-sized airport, it supports regional transportation and commercial aviation needs in the Adana metropolitan area.

Flying Conditions

The airport demonstrates predominantly favorable Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with 84.6% of observations supporting clear weather operations. Wind patterns are consistently northeasterly at an average of 6 knots, with temperatures ranging from -3°C to 37°C and an average of 17.1°C. October, September, and November represent the most stable flying months with optimal meteorological conditions.

Notable Features

The single runway 05/23 extends 9,022 feet with an asphalt surface, providing substantial operational flexibility for medium-sized aircraft. Crosswind conditions are generally mild, averaging only 2.3 knots, which contributes to predictable approach and landing characteristics. The airport's low elevation and regional location suggest minimal terrain complexity for approaching aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Prevailing winds from 45 degrees (northeast) are highly favorable for runway 05/23, offering optimal wind alignment for 100% of observations. Visibility averages 10 statute miles with minimal fog occurrence (1.2%), suggesting consistently clear approach conditions. Pilots can expect reliable visual reference during most operational periods.

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.