Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport

LTCV / NKT

Şırnak, TR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 12:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 51 min ago
12:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
9 kt
160°
10+ km
Visibility
4,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTCV 041250Z 16009KT 9999 BKN040 BKN100 12/00 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,038 ft
BKN 4,000 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,038 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,038 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LTCV 041040Z 0412/0512 30010KT 9999 SCT040 BKN100 TEMPO 0412/0416 -SHRA BKN035 BKN080 TEMPO 0416/0420 09015G25KT -SHRA FEW025CB BKN035 BKN070 TEMPO 0420/0424 09015G25KT -SHRA FEW025CB BKN035 BKN070 TEMPO 0500/0503 -SHRA FEW025CB BKN035 BKN070
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:40Z BASE
+0h
VFR 300° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
16:00Z TEMPO
+3h
MVFR 90° 15 kt
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
Light Showers Rain
20:00Z TEMPO
+7h
MVFR 90° 15 kt
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
Light Showers Rain
00:00Z TEMPO
+11h
MVFR
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
Light Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TCV
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
9,843 ft 148 ft CONC
5.8 kt 6.9 kt
130° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LTCV

3,974 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87%
MVFR
5.3%
IFR
6.3%
LIFR
1.5%

Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.6 knots. Temperature extremes range from -9°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.2%
NE
1.6%
E
3.5%
SE
19%
S
11.8%
SW
3.9%
W
42.7%
NW
12.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.8°C
Range: -9°C to 37°C
-9°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 3,974 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LTCV
IATA Code: NKT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,038 ft MSL

Location

City: Şırnak
Country: TR
Latitude: 37.364700°
Longitude: 42.058200°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CONC
ILS: No

About Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport

Overview

Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport serves the southeastern region of Turkey, located in Şırnak province near the borders of Iraq and Syria. As a medium-sized airport with a substantial runway of 9,843 feet, the facility provides critical aviation infrastructure in a strategically important geographical area.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 88.7% of the time, with excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles. Seasonal temperature variations are significant, ranging from -9°C to 37°C, with an average temperature of 14.2°C, which pilots should consider for performance calculations.

Notable Features

Situated at an elevation of 2,038 feet MSL, the airport is positioned in a region with potential terrain challenges. The prevailing westerly winds (270°) blow at an average of 7.5 knots, with occasional gusts up to 25 knots, which pilots should anticipate during approach and departure.

Approach Considerations

Runway 11/29 offers favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of only 3 knots. September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months, providing optimal flying conditions for aviators navigating this southeastern Turkish airport.

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.