Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport

LTCV / NKT

Şırnak, TR

Last Updated
Apr 23, 05:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
05:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
7 kt
130°
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTCV 230550Z 13007KT 9999 FEW040 BKN100 16/10 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,038 ft
FEW 4,000 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,038 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,038 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 10,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (130°) at 7 knots. Runway 11/29 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 10000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 16°C (61°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 remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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 LTCV 230440Z 2306/2406 VRB02KT 9999 FEW040 BKN100 BECMG 2306/2308 14012KT BECMG 2316/2318 CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:16Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
16:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TCV
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
9,843 ft 148 ft CONC
6.6 kt 2.4 kt
160° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LTCV

5,123 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.7%
MVFR
6.4%
IFR
5.7%
LIFR
1.2%

Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.5 knots. Temperature extremes range from -9°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 0.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.2%
NE
1.7%
E
4%
SE
21%
S
13%
SW
4%
W
39%
NW
12.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.4°C
Range: -9°C to 37°C
-9°C 37°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 5,123 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LTCV
IATA Code: NKT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,038 ft MSL

Location

City: Şırnak
Country: TR
Latitude: 37.364700°
Longitude: 42.058200°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CONC
ILS: No

About Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport

Overview

Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport serves the southeastern region of Turkey, located in Şırnak province near the borders of Iraq and Syria. As a medium-sized airport with a substantial runway of 9,843 feet, the facility provides critical aviation infrastructure in a strategically important geographical area.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 88.7% of the time, with excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles. Seasonal temperature variations are significant, ranging from -9°C to 37°C, with an average temperature of 14.2°C, which pilots should consider for performance calculations.

Notable Features

Situated at an elevation of 2,038 feet MSL, the airport is positioned in a region with potential terrain challenges. The prevailing westerly winds (270°) blow at an average of 7.5 knots, with occasional gusts up to 25 knots, which pilots should anticipate during approach and departure.

Approach Considerations

Runway 11/29 offers favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of only 3 knots. September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months, providing optimal flying conditions for aviators navigating this southeastern Turkish airport.

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

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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.