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İstanbul Airport

LTFM / IST

Arnavutköy, Istanbul, TR

Last Updated

Sep 16, 05:50 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Last Updated

05:50Z

☀️ Day

VFR

Flight Rules

22°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 17°C

5kt

330°

10+ km

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

1,019

QNH (hPa)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTFM 160550Z 33005KT 300V020 9999 SCT025 22/17 Q1019 NOSIG RMK RWY17L 28005KT RWY34L 31006KT RWY16R 29004KT 230V310 RWY36 32004KT 290V360 RWY18 29004KT 250V320

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 325ft

SCT 2,500ft AGL

⛅

SCT

Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)

2,500ft

AGL (Above Ground)

2,825ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

1,019 hPa

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

1,008 hPa

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (325 ft)

Pressure Alt

154 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 1013.25 hPa

Density Altitude: 1,072 ft

ISA Deviation: +7.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF LTFM 160440Z 1606/1712 VRB02KT 9999 SCT025 BECMG 1606/1609 02012KT BECMG 1610/1613 CAVOK BECMG 1618/1620 16005KT BECMG 1707/1710 05010KT FEW035

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

06:08Z BASE

+0h

VFR VRB 2kt

Visibility: 10+ km

10:00Z BECMG

+4h

VFR

Visibility: >10km

18:00Z BECMG

+12h

VFR 160° 5kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Data Sources

• Current conditions from METAR observations
• Historical data from past 24 hours
• No forecast or predicted data included
• Data updated with each new METAR report

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Note: Future values beyond current TAF validity are estimates based on climatological data and trends. Always verify with current forecasts before flight operations.

Airport Runway Layout

↑

TFM

16L

34R ✈️

16R

34L ✈️

17L

35R ✈️

17R

35L ✈️

36 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 16L/34R Active: 34R	12,303 ft	147 ft	ASP	174°	↑ 4.9kt • ↔ 0.9kt 10° angle
✈️ 16R/34L Active: 34L	12,303 ft	196 ft	ASP	174°	↑ 4.9kt • ↔ 0.9kt 10° angle
✈️ 17L/35R Active: 35R	13,451 ft	196 ft	ASP	174°	↑ 4.7kt • ↔ 1.7kt 20° angle
✈️ 17R/35L Active: 35L	13,451 ft	147 ft	ASP	174°	↑ 4.7kt • ↔ 1.7kt 20° angle
✈️ 18/36 Active: 36	10,039 ft	148 ft	CON	179°	↑ 4.3kt • ↔ 2.5kt 30° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

İstanbul Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LTFM

IATA Code: IST

Type: large airport

Status: active

Elevation: 325 ft MSL

Location

City: Arnavutköy, Istanbul

Country: TR

Latitude: 41.261297°

Longitude: 28.741951°

Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 16L/34R

Length: 12,303 ft

Width: 147 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

Runway 16R/34L

Length: 12,303 ft

Width: 196 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

Runway 17L/35R

Length: 13,451 ft

Width: 196 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

Runway 17R/35L

Length: 13,451 ft

Width: 147 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

Runway 18/36

Length: 10,039 ft

Width: 148 ft

Surface: CON

ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7

• Ground handling available

• Fuel services available

About İstanbul Airport

İstanbul Airport (LTFM/IST) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Arnavutköy, Istanbul, TR. The facility operates at an elevation of 325 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 5 runways (16L/34R, 16R/34L, 17L/35R, 17R/35L, 18/36) with ASP and CON surfaces . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.