Split Airport (LDSP)
Split, Croatia · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
LDSP
IATA
SPU
City
Split
Country
Croatia
Region
Europe
Elevation
79 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
43.5389, 16.2980
Overview
Dalmatian coast airport busy in summer with Mediterranean weather and bora wind challenges.
Current Weather at LDSP
Pilots flying into or out of Split Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR LDSP 030900Z 17010KT 130V200 9999 -RA VCTS FEW009 FEW016CB BKN020 20/19 Q1009 RERA TEMPO TSRAWind 170° at 10 kt — likely active runway near heading 17
Current TAF
TAF LDSP 030525Z 0306/0406 11012KT 9999 SCT040 TX22/0306Z TN15/0403Z TEMPO 0306/0314 20012KT 4000 TSRA FEW020CB BKN025 PROB30 TEMPO 0309/0313 27015G25KT 1500 +TSRA SCT020CB BKN030 BECMG 0312/0314 05008KT PROB30 TEMPO 0316/0322 23010KT TSRA FEW030CB BKN035Decode METAR for LDSP
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Split Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for LDSP. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for LDSP. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Split. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Split Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Split Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like LDSP include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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