Trabzon International Airport

LTCG / TZX

Trabzon, TR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
22:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
5 kt
200° G16 kt
10+ km
Visibility
3,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1030 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTCG 042220Z 20005G16KT 100V220 9999 BKN035 06/01 Q1030 NOSIG RMK RWY29 17006KT 140V220

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 104 ft
BKN 3,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,604 ft AMSL
QNH
1030 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1027 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (104 ft)
Pressure Alt
-399 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,454 ft
ISA Deviation: -8.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LTCG 041640Z 0418/0518 VRB02KT 9999 BKN035 TEMPO 0418/0421 -SHRA BECMG 0422/0502 CAVOK BECMG 0507/0511 09012KT BECMG 0513/0517 VRB02KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
07:00Z BECMG
+9h
VFR 90° 12 kt

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: 11
8,661 ft 148 ft ASP 112°
0.0 kt 5.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LTCG

14,283 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.4%
MVFR
7.7%
IFR
9.2%
LIFR
2.7%

Trabzon International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6.9 knots. Temperatures typically range between 1°C and 29°C with an average of 13.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 2.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.2%
NE
1.5%
E
14.8%
SE
6.3%
S
18.6%
SW
26%
W
15.5%
NW
11.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.6°C
Range: 1°C to 29°C
1°C 29°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 14,283 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.