Gaziemir Air Base

LTBK

Gaziemir, TR

Last Updated
May 14, 23:20Z

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Currently using: LTBJ
Weather Source: Adnan Menderes International Airport (LTBJ)
Distance: 2nm / 3km from LTBK

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a Turkish Air Force installation. Civil access is restricted.

Access Notes:

Military fields restricted

Consult official AIP (Turkey AIP ENR 5.2) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
23:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
2 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1006 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTBJ 142320Z VRB02KT 9999 FEW030 12/11 Q1006 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 433 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,433 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Gaziemir Air Base is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 3,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 11°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 22:00Z and 02:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

QNH
1006 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
992 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (433 ft)
Pressure Alt
651 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 395 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LTBJ 141640Z 1418/1518 VRB02KT 9999 FEW030 BECMG 1418/1420 CAVOK TEMPO 1422/1502 FEW030 BECMG 1506/1509 SCT030 BECMG 1509/1512 35012KT BECMG 1515/1518 VRB02KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:56Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
06:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR
09:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR 350° 12 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TBK
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
17/35 4,453 ft 131 ft ASP 168° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Gaziemir Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LTBK
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 433 ft MSL

Location

City: Gaziemir
Country: TR
Latitude: 38.319099°
Longitude: 27.159401°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 4,453 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Gaziemir Air Base

Gaziemir Air Base is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the TR AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Gaziemir Air Base (LTBK) is located in Gaziemir, TR at an elevation of 433 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (17/35), with the longest at 4,453 feet.

Airport Overview

Gaziemir Air Base serves Gaziemir in TR. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (17/35) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 4,453 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the national aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from LTBK, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. 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.