Batman Airport

LTCJ / BAL

Batman, TR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
10:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
10 kt
360°
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTCJ 041020Z 36010KT 9999 -SHRA SCT040 BKN100 11/01 Q1015 NOSIG RMK RWY20 36010KT 4CU040 7AC100

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,822 ft
SCT 4,000 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,822 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,822 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
954 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,822 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,770 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,727 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD LTCJ 041021Z 0410/0506 VRB02KT 9999 SCT040 BKN100 TEMPO 0410/0412 03012KT -SHRA BKN035 BKN060 TEMPO 0412/0416 03012KT -SHRA FEW025CB BKN035 BKN060 TEMPO 0416/0420 03012KT -SHRA FEW025CB BKN035 BKN060 TEMPO 0420/0424 03015G25KT -SHRA FEW025CB BKN035 BKN060
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:39Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
12:00Z TEMPO
+2h
MVFR 30° 12 kt
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
Light Showers Rain
16:00Z TEMPO
+6h
MVFR 30° 12 kt
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
Light Showers Rain
20:00Z TEMPO
+10h
MVFR 30° 15 kt
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
Light Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TCJ
02 ✈️
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
10,000 ft 150 ft ASP 26°
9.4 kt 3.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LTCJ

14,086 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.8%
MVFR
10.3%
IFR
8.2%
LIFR
10.7%

Batman Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 18.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 5 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -16°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 15.9% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 11.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
20.8%
NE
17.8%
E
3.7%
SE
6.6%
S
13.4%
SW
16.6%
W
7.3%
NW
2.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.7°C
Range: -16°C to 36°C
-16°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 15.9%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.3 kt

Statistics computed from 14,086 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Batman Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LTCJ
IATA Code: BAL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,822 ft MSL

Location

City: Batman
Country: TR
Latitude: 37.929001°
Longitude: 41.116600°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 10,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Batman Airport

Overview

Batman Airport serves the southeastern region of Turkey, located in the Batman province near the city of Batman. As a medium-sized airport situated at 1822 feet above mean sea level, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for this southeastern Anatolian region. The airport handles both civilian and potential regional commercial traffic.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Batman Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing in 69.8% of observations. Temperature ranges dramatically from -16°C to 36°C, with an average of 10.3°C, presenting potential temperature-related operational considerations. Pilots can expect northerly winds averaging 4.8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 24 knots and calm conditions 13.8% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 02/20 is a substantial 10,000 feet of asphalt surface, providing ample landing and takeoff capability. Its geographic location at coordinates 37.929001, 41.116600 places it in a region with potentially complex terrain and meteorological transitions. Fog occurs in 20.7% of observations, which could impact visibility and approach planning.

Approach Considerations

Runway 02/20 offers highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind of 2.1 knots. September, October, and December represent the best months for visual flight conditions, with the most stable weather patterns. Pilots should anticipate potential instrument meteorological conditions, as IFR and LIFR conditions combine for approximately 21.1% of observations.

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.