Sinop Airport

LTCM / NOP

Sinop, TR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 08:50Z

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Current Weather

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Stale 11 hours ago
08:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
14 kt
270°
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTCM 040850Z 27014KT 9999 FEW032 BKN100 08/04 Q1029

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 20 ft
FEW 3,200 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,220 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,020 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LTCM 041340Z 0415/0424 32012KT 9999 FEW012 SCT033 BKN100
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:57Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 10,000 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TCM
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
6,482 ft 148 ft ASPHALT 54°
10.7 kt 9.0 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LTCM

968 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75.9%
MVFR
19.5%
IFR
4%
LIFR
0.5%

Sinop Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 4.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.6 knots. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 0.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.8%
NE
3.5%
E
7.2%
SE
16.3%
S
7.7%
SW
27.2%
W
24.4%
NW
8.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.2°C
Range: -5°C to 26°C
-5°C 26°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt

Statistics computed from 968 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sinop Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LTCM
IATA Code: NOP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 20 ft MSL

Location

City: Sinop
Country: TR
Latitude: 42.018313°
Longitude: 35.071774°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 6,482 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASPHALT
ILS: No

About Sinop Airport

Overview

Sinop Airport serves the Black Sea coastal region of northern Turkey, located at an elevation of 20 ft MSL near the city of Sinop. As a medium-sized airport with a single asphalt runway (05/23) measuring 6,482 feet, it provides essential air transportation infrastructure for the region's local and regional aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 78.7% of observations showing clear flying weather and only 4.9% of time in IFR or LIFR conditions. Wind patterns are consistently from the southwest (225°) at an average of 7.4 knots, with occasional gusts up to 28 knots. Temperature ranges from -5°C to 26°C, with an average of 12.7°C, suggesting moderate seasonal variations.

Notable Features

Situated at a low elevation with minimal terrain variation, Sinop Airport offers relatively straightforward approaches and departures. The coastal location near the Black Sea suggests potential for rapid weather changes, though the statistical data indicates stable visibility conditions with an average of 10 statute miles and no recorded instances of visibility below 3 miles.

Approach Considerations

Runway 05/23 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% of winds compatible with runway heading and an average crosswind of only 4.6 knots. September, October, and December represent the most consistent VFR months, providing optimal conditions for flight operations. Pilots should anticipate predominantly southwestern wind patterns when planning approaches.

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.

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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.