Samsun-Çarşamba Airport

LTFH / SZF

Samsun, TR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 44 min ago
20:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
4 kt
190°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1029 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTFH 042050Z 19004KT 9999 SCT033 05/03 Q1029 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 18 ft
SCT 3,300 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,318 ft AMSL
QNH
1029 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1028 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (18 ft)
Pressure Alt
-455 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,651 ft
ISA Deviation: -10.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LTFH 041940Z 0421/0506 VRB02KT 9999 SCT036 BECMG 0500/0502 CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:33Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
00:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TFH
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
9,843 ft 148 ft CON 133°
2.0 kt 3.5 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LTFH

3,998 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
67.2%
MVFR
24.1%
IFR
6.3%
LIFR
2.4%

Samsun-Çarşamba Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 67.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 10.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.8%
NE
2%
E
7.6%
SE
17.3%
S
23.5%
SW
6.5%
W
6.6%
NW
16.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.3°C
Range: -4°C to 30°C
-4°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.2%

Best Months for VFR

March September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 3,998 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Samsun-Çarşamba Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LTFH
IATA Code: SZF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 18 ft MSL

Location

City: Samsun
Country: TR
Latitude: 41.253988°
Longitude: 36.567546°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Samsun-Çarşamba Airport

Overview

Samsun-Çarşamba Airport serves the Black Sea region of Turkey, located near the city of Samsun. As a medium-sized airport with a single runway at 18 ft elevation, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for the northeastern coastal area of Turkey.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 68.5% of the time, with MVFR conditions covering an additional 23.2% of observations. Winds are consistently from the south at an average of 6.8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 27 knots, and calm conditions present 12.2% of the time. Temperature ranges widely from -4°C to 30°C, with an average of 13°C.

Notable Features

Situated at a low elevation of 18 ft MSL, the airport has minimal terrain challenges. The single concrete runway (13/31) spans 9,843 feet, providing ample length for most medium-sized aircraft operations. Prevailing winds strongly favor runway alignment, with 100% wind compatibility for the 13/31 orientation.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect favorable wind conditions with an average crosswind of only 3.1 knots. September, January, and October offer the most consistent VFR flying conditions. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal fog occurrences (2.6% of observations) and no significant low visibility events reported.

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
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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.