At Tur Airport

HETR / ELT

At Tur, EG

Last Updated
Apr 23, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
17 kt
300°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HETR 230700Z 30017KT CAVOK 23/14 Q1009

Weather Briefing

VFR

At Tur Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (300°) at 17 knots. Runway 28 is favored with a 16-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 14°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Sand. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Sand between 06:00Z and 12:00Z.

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.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF HETR 230500Z 2306/2412 30015G25KT 6000 NSC PROB30 TEMPO 2306/2312 3000 SA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:20Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 300° 15 kt
Visibility: 6 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ETR
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
9,843 ft 148 ft ASP 104°
16.0 kt 5.8 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HETR

3,562 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.9%
MVFR
5.3%
IFR
0.8%
LIFR
0%

At Tur Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 10.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 90 knots. Temperature extremes range from 11°C to 42°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 10.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 90 kt
Calm Winds: 3.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.7%
NE
5%
E
4.1%
SE
3.8%
S
4.5%
SW
1.5%
W
16.7%
NW
47.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.7°C
Range: 11°C to 42°C
11°C 42°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September October December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 3,562 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

At Tur Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HETR
IATA Code: ELT
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 52 ft MSL

Location

City: At Tur
Country: EG
Latitude: 28.208964°
Longitude: 33.645483°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About At Tur Airport

At Tur Airport (HETR/ELT) is located in At Tur, EG at an elevation of 52 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (10/28), with the longest at 9,843 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 3,562 weather observations, HETR experiences excellent VFR conditions 93.9% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at HETR come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 10.7 knots and recorded gusts up to 90 knots. Runway 10/28 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.9 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, October, December, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 11°C (52°F) to 42°C (108°F), averaging 22.7°C (73°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29 to 31 inHg (982-1050 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,562 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.