Selçuk Efes Airport

LTFB / IZM

Selçuk, TR

Last Updated
Jul 4, 16:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 10 hours ago
16:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
32°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
8 kt
10°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTFB 041650Z 01008KT 340V050 9999 FEW027 32/17 Q1007

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 10 ft
FEW 2,700 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,710 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Selçuk Efes Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 2,700 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 9.7 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (10°) at 8 knots. Runway 09/27 is favored with a 1-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,700 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 32°C (90°F) with a dewpoint of 17°C, indicating relatively dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

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.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TFB
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
5,151 ft 98 ft CON 89°
1.4 kt 7.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LTFB

2,568 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.9%
MVFR
14.4%
IFR
2.2%
LIFR
0.5%

Selçuk Efes Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, June, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 5.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
17.5%
N
7.3%
S
1.7%
W
28.9%
NE
14.3%
NW
3%
SE
8.6%
SW
13.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.1°C
Range: -4°C to 38°C
-4°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

July June April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 2,568 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Selçuk Efes Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LTFB
IATA Code: IZM
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 10 ft MSL

Location

City: Selçuk
Country: TR
Latitude: 37.950699°
Longitude: 27.329000°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 5,151 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Selçuk Efes Airport

Selçuk Efes Airport (LTFB/IZM) is located in Selçuk, TR at an elevation of 10 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (09/27), with the longest at 5,151 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 2,568 weather observations shows LTFB maintains VFR conditions 82.9% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 14.4% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 2.7% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at LTFB come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 7.9 knots. Runway 09/27 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.6 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are July, June, April, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -4°C (25°F) to 38°C (100°F), averaging 19.1°C (66°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 9.9 to 10.22 inHg (335-346 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,568 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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.