Adana Şakirpaşa Airport

LTAF / ADA

Seyhan, TR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
10:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -6°C
15 kt
340° G27 kt
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTAF 041020Z 34015G27KT 310V020 CAVOK 17/M06 Q1020 NOSIG RMK RWY23 32024KT 3AC080
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1018 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (65 ft)
Pressure Alt
-138 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 118 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LTAF 040440Z 0406/0506 36015KT CAVOK TEMPO 0407/0409 33020G30KT TEMPO 0416/0420 03015G25KT BECMG 0422/0424 VRB02KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:51Z BASE
+0h
VFR 360° 15 kt
Visibility: >10km
16:00Z TEMPO
+6h
VFR 30° 15 kt
22:00Z BECMG
+12h
VFR VRB 2 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
Active: 05
9,022 ft 148 ft ASP 54°
5.1 kt 14.1 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LTAF

14,188 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.5%
MVFR
10.1%
IFR
6.6%
LIFR
0.8%

Adana Şakirpaşa Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, March, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 5.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
17.5%
NE
43.6%
E
7.9%
SE
4.9%
S
6.8%
SW
8.2%
W
2.9%
NW
2.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 16°C
Range: -3°C to 37°C
-3°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

October March September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.3 kt

Statistics computed from 14,188 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.