Muş Airport

LTCK / MSR

Muş, TR

Last Updated
Jul 4, 15:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 5 hours ago
15:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
9 kt
300°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LTCK 041550Z 30009KT 9999 FEW040 SCT080 29/08 Q1007

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,157 ft
FEW 4,000 ft AGL
SCT 8,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,157 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,157 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Muş Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 8,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 5.3 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (300°) at 9 knots. Runway 29 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 4,000 ft, scattered at 8,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 29°C (84°F) with a dewpoint of 8°C, indicating very dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 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 LTCK 041340Z 0415/0424 30009KT 9999 SCT040 SCT080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:08Z BASE
+0h
VFR 300° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TCK
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
11,649 ft 148 ft ASP 116°
8.9 kt 1.6 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LTCK

4,891 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
67.6%
MVFR
10.7%
IFR
9.5%
LIFR
12.3%

Muş Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 67.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 21.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.6 knots. Temperature extremes range from -28°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, July, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 5%
Direction Distribution:
E
11.8%
N
7.9%
S
11.4%
W
19.2%
NE
6%
NW
14.7%
SE
13.5%
SW
10.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.7°C
Range: -28°C to 33°C
-28°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 8.8%

Best Months for VFR

June July September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 4,891 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Muş Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LTCK
IATA Code: MSR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,157 ft MSL

Location

City: Muş
Country: TR
Latitude: 38.747799°
Longitude: 41.661201°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 11,649 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Muş Airport

Overview

Muş Airport serves the eastern Turkey region, situated at a significant elevation of 4,157 feet MSL in the Muş Province. The airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for a mountainous area, featuring a single substantial asphalt runway (11/29) measuring 11,649 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Muş Airport exhibit significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating at 53.5% of observations. Instrument meteorological conditions are notable, with IFR and LIFR conditions combining for 32.1% of recorded periods, indicating potential challenging approach environments. Temperature ranges dramatically from -28°C to 31°C, suggesting substantial seasonal aircraft performance considerations.

Notable Features

The airport's western winds (270° prevailing direction) and moderate average wind speed of 6.1 knots characterize local atmospheric conditions. Positioned at a high elevation with complex terrain, pilots should anticipate potential orographic effects and be prepared for rapid weather transitions typical of eastern Anatolian geographical zones.

Approach Considerations

Runway 11/29 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and a modest average crosswind of 3.4 knots. September through November represent optimal VFR flying months, offering the most consistently favorable meteorological conditions for safe airport operations.

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.