Ağrı Airport

LTCO / AJI

Ağrı, TR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 51 min ago
09:50Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
-3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -6°C
2 kt
Variable
2.5 km
Visibility
2,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTCO 040950Z VRB02KT 2500 -SN BR BKN025 BKN070 M03/M06 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 5,462 ft
BKN 2,500 ft AGL
BKN 7,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,962 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,462 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LTCO 040740Z 0409/0418 VRB02KT 2500 BR BKN030 BKN070 TEMPO 0409/0413 -SN TEMPO 0413/0417 -SN
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:40Z BASE
+0h
IFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 2.5 km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Mist
13:00Z TEMPO
+3h
VFR
Light Snow

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TCO
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
16/34 9,843 ft 148 ft ASP 165° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LTCO

2,006 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
59.9%
MVFR
13.3%
IFR
13.6%
LIFR
13.3%

Ağrı Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 59.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 26.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6.8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -27°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 6.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.7%
NE
7.2%
E
16.8%
SE
4.9%
S
8.9%
SW
28.3%
W
7.1%
NW
10.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.3°C
Range: -27°C to 28°C
-27°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 8.5%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 2,006 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ağrı Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LTCO
IATA Code: AJI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,462 ft MSL

Location

City: Ağrı
Country: TR
Latitude: 39.655642°
Longitude: 43.025742°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ağrı Airport

Overview

Ağrı Airport serves the eastern Turkish province of Ağrı, situated at a high elevation of 5,462 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport is located at coordinates 39.655642, 43.025742, providing critical aviation infrastructure in a challenging mountainous region of Turkey.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate highly variable conditions, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions present 69.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -27°C to 28°C, with an average of 5°C, suggesting significant seasonal temperature variations. Pilots can expect predominantly southwest winds averaging 7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 21 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (16/34) extending 9,843 feet with an asphalt surface. Its high elevation and mountainous surrounding terrain require careful navigation and performance calculations. The wind statistics show a consistent southwest prevailing wind direction, which pilots must consider during approach and departure planning.

Approach Considerations

Runway 16/34 offers favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of 5.5 knots. September, October, and November represent the most consistent VFR months for operations. Pilots should be prepared for potential reduced visibility, with fog occurring in 7.5% of observations and an average visibility of 10 statute miles.

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.