Mardin Airport

LTCR / MQM

Mardin, TR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 49 min ago
09:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
4 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
18,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTCR 040950Z VRB04KT 9999 FEW040 SCT100 BKN180 13/02 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,729 ft
FEW 4,000 ft AGL
SCT 10,000 ft AGL
BKN 18,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,729 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,729 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
18,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
19,729 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LTCR 040740Z 0409/0418 VRB02KT CAVOK BECMG 0409/0412 35015KT SCT040 BKN100 TEMPO 0412/0415 -SHRA FEW025CB BKN035 BKN090 TEMPO 0415/0418 -SHRA FEW025CB BKN035 BKN090
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:39Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: >10km
12:00Z TEMPO
+2h
MVFR
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
Light Showers Rain
15:00Z TEMPO
+5h
MVFR
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
Light Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TCR
03
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 8,204 ft 148 ft CON 37° 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 - LTCR

3,380 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
90.3%
MVFR
5.2%
IFR
4%
LIFR
0.5%

Mardin Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 90.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 8.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
23.3%
NE
15.2%
E
17.8%
SE
7.1%
S
5.3%
SW
9.2%
W
9.3%
NW
4.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.6°C
Range: -7°C to 36°C
-7°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 3,380 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mardin Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LTCR
IATA Code: MQM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,729 ft MSL

Location

City: Mardin
Country: TR
Latitude: 37.223301°
Longitude: 40.631699°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 8,204 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Mardin Airport

Overview

Mardin Airport (LTCR) serves the southeastern Turkish city of Mardin, situated at an elevation of 1729 ft MSL. Located at coordinates 37.223301, 40.631699, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region's transportation needs. The airport features a single concrete runway (03/21) with a substantial length of 8204 feet.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Mardin Airport are predominantly favorable for aviation, with VFR conditions present 91.3% of the time. Pilots can expect stable flying conditions, with an average temperature of 16°C and a wide range from -7°C to 36°C. September, October, and November offer the most consistent VFR weather, with an average wind speed of 6.6 knots and a prevailing northerly wind direction.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical location in southeastern Turkey presents unique terrain considerations for pilots. With a relatively high elevation of 1729 ft MSL, operators should be mindful of potential density altitude effects during warmer months. The runway experiences calm wind conditions 10.7% of the time, with maximum recorded wind speeds reaching 28 knots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 03/21 offers highly favorable wind conditions, with 100% wind alignment and an average crosswind of just 4.1 knots. Visibility averages an excellent 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility (fog occurs only 0.7% of the time). Pilots can expect consistently good approach conditions, particularly during the peak VFR months of September through 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

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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.