Malatya Erhaç Airport

LTAT / MLX

Malatya, TR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
15:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -7°C
10 kt
310°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTAT 041520Z 31010KT 9999 FEW040 SCT100 05/M07 Q1020 NOSIG RMK RWY03 32015KT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,828 ft
FEW 4,000 ft AGL
SCT 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,828 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,828 ft AMSL
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
926 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,828 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,626 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,105 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LTAT 041040Z 0412/0512 31017KT 9999 SCT040 BKN100 BECMG 0419/0421 VRB02KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:42Z BASE
+0h
VFR 310° 17 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
19:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TAT
03 ✈️
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
10,990 ft 148 ft ASP 31°
1.7 kt 9.8 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LTAT

13,998 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.1%
MVFR
18.6%
IFR
9.6%
LIFR
1.8%

Malatya Erhaç Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 5.7 knots. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 5.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 2.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
12%
NE
7.5%
E
6.8%
SE
4.6%
S
13.4%
SW
27.1%
W
8.8%
NW
17.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 7°C
Range: -21°C to 33°C
-21°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.5%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 13,998 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Malatya Erhaç Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LTAT
IATA Code: MLX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,828 ft MSL

Location

City: Malatya
Country: TR
Latitude: 38.435299°
Longitude: 38.091000°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 10,990 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Malatya Erhaç Airport

Overview

Malatya Erhaç Airport serves the Malatya region in eastern Turkey, situated at an elevation of 2828 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport with a substantial 10,990 ft runway, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the area's transportation and regional connectivity.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly visual flight conditions, with 67.7% of observations under VFR and an additional 19.5% in marginal VFR. Seasonal temperatures range dramatically from -21°C to 33°C, with an average of 7.7°C, presenting varied operational challenges throughout the year. September, October, and December offer the most consistently favorable flying conditions.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates 38.435299, 38.091000, the airport's terrain and elevation suggest a potential mountainous or plateau environment typical of eastern Turkey. The runway orientation (03/21) and prevailing southwest winds at an average of 5.6 knots create predictable wind conditions, with maximum recorded winds of 26 knots and only 2.4% calm periods.

Approach Considerations

Runway 03/21 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and a modest average crosswind of 3.4 knots. Visibility averages an excellent 10 statute miles, with minimal fog occurrence (1.4%) and no significant low visibility events, supporting reliable approach and landing operations.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.