Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport (LDZA)
Zagreb, Croatia · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
LDZA
IATA
ZAG
City
Zagreb
Country
Croatia
Region
Europe
Elevation
353 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
45.7429, 16.0688
Overview
Croatian capital airport with continental weather and growing flight training sector.
Current Weather at LDZA
Pilots flying into or out of Zagreb Franjo Tudman 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 LDZA 030900Z VRB01KT 9999 -RA FEW007 18/17 Q1008 RERA TEMPO SHRA BKN005 FEW030TCUCurrent TAF
TAF LDZA 030525Z 0306/0406 23006KT CAVOK TX18/0310Z TN11/0403Z TEMPO 0306/0316 RA PROB40 TEMPO 0306/0315 TSRA FEW030CB BKN040 PROB30 TEMPO 0308/0312 33015G25KT 2500 +TSRA BKN010 SCT030CB BKN035 BECMG 0310/0312 04012KT BECMG 0317/0319 22004KTDecode METAR for LDZA
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for LDZA. 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 LDZA. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Zagreb. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Zagreb Franjo Tudman 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 Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like LDZA include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
Flight Schools Nearby
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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