Kayseri Erkilet Airport

LTAU / ASR

Kayseri, TR

Last Updated
Jul 5, 05:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
05:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
10 kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTAU 050520Z 10010KT 9999 FEW040 20/10 Q1014 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,463 ft
FEW 4,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,463 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Kayseri Erkilet Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 4,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (100°) at 10 knots. Runway 07/25 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 4,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 20°C (68°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 09:00Z and 12:00Z. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 13:00Z and 17:00Z. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 18:00Z and 22:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
899 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,463 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,441 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,872 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LTAU 042240Z 0500/0524 06008KT CAVOK BECMG 0503/0506 SCT040 TEMPO 0509/0512 03015G25KT FEW030CB BKN035 PROB30 TEMPO 0513/0517 05018G28KT -TSRA FEW025CB BKN030 TEMPO 0518/0522 06015G25KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:54Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 8 kt
Visibility: >10km
09:00Z TEMPO
+4h
MVFR 30° 15 kt
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
13:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+8h
MVFR 50° 18 kt
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TAU
07 ✈️
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
9,841 ft 145 ft CON 76°
8.7 kt 5.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LTAU

25,958 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.6%
MVFR
14.9%
IFR
3.6%
LIFR
0.8%

Kayseri Erkilet Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Calm conditions occur 16.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -18°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, September, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 16.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.1%
NE
23.4%
E
16.2%
SE
4.3%
S
4.5%
SW
2.1%
W
17.6%
NW
8%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.9°C
Range: -18°C to 33°C
-18°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

July September June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 25,958 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kayseri Erkilet Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LTAU
IATA Code: ASR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,463 ft MSL

Location

City: Kayseri
Country: TR
Latitude: 38.770401°
Longitude: 35.495399°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 9,841 ft
Width: 145 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Kayseri Erkilet Airport

Overview

Kayseri Erkilet Airport serves the central Anatolian region of Turkey, located at an elevation of 3,463 feet MSL near the city of Kayseri. As a medium-sized airport with a substantial 9,841-foot concrete runway, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional commercial and potential military operations in this strategically positioned area.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly favorable VFR conditions, with 68.8% of observations showing good visual flight rules. Wind patterns are consistently from the northeast at an average of 5.5 knots, with calm conditions occurring 20.1% of the time. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -18°C to 29°C, with an average of 6.5°C, which pilots should consider for performance calculations.

Notable Features

Situated at a moderate elevation of 3,463 feet, Kayseri Erkilet Airport's terrain requires careful altitude management during approach and departure. The single runway (07/25) is well-aligned with prevailing winds, with 100% wind favorability and an average crosswind component of only 2.7 knots, providing consistent and predictable landing conditions.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and November represent the most consistent VFR months for operations. With minimal low visibility events (only 1.3% fog occurrences) and typically excellent 10SM visibility, pilots can expect reliable approach conditions. The runway's substantial 9,841-foot length provides ample landing and takeoff performance for most aircraft types operating in this region.

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.