Çukurova International Airport

LTDB / COV

Tarsus, TR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
16:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -6°C
15 kt
40°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTDB 041620Z 04015KT CAVOK 14/M06 Q1021 NOSIG
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1020 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (35 ft)
Pressure Alt
-198 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -310 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LTDB 041040Z 0412/0512 36018KT CAVOK TEMPO 0414/0418 01020G30KT BECMG 0419/0421 01008KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:44Z BASE
+0h
VFR 360° 18 kt
Visibility: >10km
19:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 10° 8 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TDB
03L ✈️
21R
03R ✈️
21L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03L/21R
Active: 03L
11,482 ft 197 ft CONC
14.8 kt 2.6 kt
10° angle
✈️ 03R/21L
Active: 03R
11,482 ft 197 ft CONC
14.8 kt 2.6 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LTDB

7,794 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94%
MVFR
5.3%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
0%

Çukurova International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 1.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
31.4%
NE
32%
E
10.3%
SE
3.2%
S
4.8%
SW
9.7%
W
3.6%
NW
3.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.5°C
Range: -3°C to 37°C
-3°C 37°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03L/21R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.3 kt
Runway 03R/21L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.3 kt

Statistics computed from 7,794 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Çukurova International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LTDB
IATA Code: COV
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 35 ft MSL

Location

City: Tarsus
Country: TR
Latitude: 36.890908°
Longitude: 35.070522°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 03L/21R
Length: 11,482 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: CONC
ILS: No
Runway 03R/21L
Length: 11,482 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: CONC
ILS: No

About Çukurova International Airport

Overview

Çukurova International Airport serves the Tarsus region in southern Turkey, positioned strategically near the Mediterranean coast. As a large international airport with twin parallel concrete runways, each measuring 11,482 feet, the facility provides substantial aviation infrastructure for commercial and potentially military operations in the region.

Flying Conditions

Located at a low elevation of 35 feet mean sea level, the airport experiences minimal terrain-induced weather variations. Pilots can expect relatively stable atmospheric conditions due to the airport's coastal Mediterranean location, which typically presents moderate temperature and pressure ranges throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport's dual parallel runways (03L/21R and 03R/21L) offer significant operational flexibility for simultaneous approaches and departures. Its geographic coordinates at 36.890908, 35.070522 place it in a region with generally predictable wind patterns and minimal surrounding terrain obstacles.

Approach Considerations

With two identically sized concrete runways oriented 03/21, pilots have excellent landing options with consistent runway characteristics. The extensive 11,482-foot runway lengths provide ample space for diverse aircraft types, supporting comfortable approach and landing procedures for both commercial and potentially larger aircraft operations.

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.