Trabzon International Airport

LTCG / TZX

Trabzon, TR

Last Updated
Jun 10, 09:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
09:20Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
6 kt
320°
10+ km
Visibility
2,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTCG 100920Z 32006KT 9999 SCT012 BKN028 22/18 Q1015 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 104 ft
SCT 1,200 ft AGL
BKN 2,800 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,304 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,904 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Trabzon International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,800 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (320°) at 6 knots. Runway 29 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2800 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 18°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, Showers Rain, Mist. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast between 19:00Z and 23:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain, Mist between 23:00Z and 03:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (104 ft)
Pressure Alt
52 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 917 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LTCG 100440Z 1006/1106 VRB02KT 9999 SCT016 BKN035 BECMG 1006/1010 32012KT SCT012 BKN028 BECMG 1010/1014 VRB02KT -SHRA BECMG 1015/1019 BKN012 BKN025 TEMPO 1019/1023 30012KT BKN009 FEW020CB BKN025 TEMPO 1023/1103 3500 SHRA BR BKN006 BKN025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
10:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Light Showers Rain
15:00Z BECMG
+6h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
19:00Z TEMPO
+10h
LIFR 300° 12 kt
Ceiling: 900 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TCG
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
8,661 ft 148 ft ASP 112°
5.2 kt 3.0 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 - LTCG

23,579 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.5%
MVFR
9.4%
IFR
10.3%
LIFR
3.9%

Trabzon International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.6 knots. Temperatures typically range between 1°C and 29°C with an average of 13.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are June, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 6%
Direction Distribution:
E
20.5%
N
4.2%
S
13.8%
W
13.2%
NE
1.8%
NW
13.4%
SE
7.8%
SW
19.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.3°C
Range: 1°C to 29°C
1°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

June October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 23,579 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Trabzon International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LTCG
IATA Code: TZX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 104 ft MSL

Location

City: Trabzon
Country: TR
Latitude: 40.995098°
Longitude: 39.789700°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 8,661 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Trabzon International Airport

Overview

Trabzon International Airport serves the northeastern coastal region of Turkey, located in the city of Trabzon at an elevation of 104 feet MSL. The airport supports medium-level commercial and regional aviation operations, providing critical air transportation infrastructure for the Black Sea coastal area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at LTCG are predominantly favorable for flight operations, with VFR conditions present 80.5% of the time. The airport experiences a mild climate with temperatures ranging from 1°C to 29°C and an average of 14.3°C, which generally supports stable flying conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (11/29) measuring 8,661 feet with an asphalt surface, oriented to accommodate the prevailing southwest winds. The wind patterns are characterized by a southwest flow at 225 degrees, with an average speed of 6.8 knots and occasional gusts up to 27 knots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 11/29 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions 100% of the time and an average crosswind component of only 4.1 knots. Pilots can expect optimal approach conditions, particularly during the peak VFR months of September, October, and November.

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.