Çardak Airport

LTAY / DNZ

Denizli, TR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 08:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 36 min ago
08:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -5°C
14 kt
80°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTAY 040850Z 08014KT CAVOK 09/M05 Q1025 NOSIG
QNH
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
932 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,795 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,443 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,394 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LTAY 040440Z 0406/0506 VRB02KT CAVOK BECMG 0406/0410 08012KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TAY
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
9,842 ft 148 ft ASP 59°
12.1 kt 7.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LTAY

3,982 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
88.8%
MVFR
7.1%
IFR
2.7%
LIFR
1.4%

Çardak Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 88.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 48 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 48 kt
Calm Winds: 12.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.8%
NE
6.9%
E
21.8%
SE
13.8%
S
7.4%
SW
12.4%
W
21.4%
NW
2.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.7°C
Range: -8°C to 34°C
-8°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.4%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 3,982 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Çardak Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LTAY
IATA Code: DNZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,795 ft MSL

Location

City: Denizli
Country: TR
Latitude: 37.785599°
Longitude: 29.701300°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 9,842 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Çardak Airport

Overview

Çardak Airport serves the Denizli region in southwestern Turkey, positioned at an elevation of 2,795 feet mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport, it supports regional aviation needs with a substantial 9,842-foot asphalt runway capable of handling various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates highly favorable VFR conditions 89.8% of the time, with excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles. Seasonal temperature variations are significant, ranging from -8°C to 34°C, and pilots should anticipate easterly winds averaging 7.4 knots, with occasional strong gusts up to 48 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical location suggests complex terrain surrounding the airfield, typical of the southwestern Turkish landscape. Pilots should be prepared for potential thermal and orographic effects given the moderate elevation and regional topography, which could influence wind patterns and turbulence.

Approach Considerations

Runway 05/23 offers excellent wind alignment, with prevailing winds favorable 100% of the time and an average crosswind component of just 4.3 knots. September through November represent the most consistently stable flying months, with peak VFR conditions and minimal meteorological disruptions.

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.