Kayseri Erkilet Airport

LTAU / ASR

Kayseri, TR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 03:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 10 min ago
03:50Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
9 kt
300° G19 kt
8 km
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTAU 040350Z 30009G19KT 250V340 8000 -SN BKN030 BKN080 02/M02 Q1020 TEMPO 4000 BR RMK RWY07 32010G21KT 270V010

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,463 ft
BKN 3,000 ft AGL
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,463 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,463 ft AMSL
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
905 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,463 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,261 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,532 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LTAU 032240Z 0400/0424 VRB02KT 8000 SCT030 BKN100 BECMG 0400/0402 BKN030 BKN080 TEMPO 0402/0406 4000 -SN BR FEW010 BKN025 BKN080 PROB40 TEMPO 0406/0410 35012KT 4000 -SN BR FEW010 BKN025 BKN080 TEMPO 0414/0418 -RASN FEW010 BKN025 BKN080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:00Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
06:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+2h
IFR 350° 12 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Snow, Mist
14:00Z TEMPO
+10h
MVFR
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light RASN

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TAU
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
9,841 ft 145 ft CON 76°
5.8 kt 6.9 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LTAU

14,152 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.9%
MVFR
22.3%
IFR
6.4%
LIFR
1.4%

Kayseri Erkilet Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 5.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Calm conditions occur 19.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -18°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 5.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 19.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.9%
NE
24.6%
E
15.4%
SE
4.3%
S
5%
SW
2.1%
W
16.6%
NW
6.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.1°C
Range: -18°C to 29°C
-18°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 14,152 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kayseri Erkilet Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LTAU
IATA Code: ASR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,463 ft MSL

Location

City: Kayseri
Country: TR
Latitude: 38.770401°
Longitude: 35.495399°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 9,841 ft
Width: 145 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Kayseri Erkilet Airport

Overview

Kayseri Erkilet Airport serves the central Anatolian region of Turkey, located at an elevation of 3,463 feet MSL near the city of Kayseri. As a medium-sized airport with a substantial 9,841-foot concrete runway, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional commercial and potential military operations in this strategically positioned area.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly favorable VFR conditions, with 68.8% of observations showing good visual flight rules. Wind patterns are consistently from the northeast at an average of 5.5 knots, with calm conditions occurring 20.1% of the time. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -18°C to 29°C, with an average of 6.5°C, which pilots should consider for performance calculations.

Notable Features

Situated at a moderate elevation of 3,463 feet, Kayseri Erkilet Airport's terrain requires careful altitude management during approach and departure. The single runway (07/25) is well-aligned with prevailing winds, with 100% wind favorability and an average crosswind component of only 2.7 knots, providing consistent and predictable landing conditions.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and November represent the most consistent VFR months for operations. With minimal low visibility events (only 1.3% fog occurrences) and typically excellent 10SM visibility, pilots can expect reliable approach conditions. The runway's substantial 9,841-foot length provides ample landing and takeoff performance for most aircraft types operating in this region.

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
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.