Antalya Airport (LTAI)
Antalya, Turkey · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
LTAI
IATA
AYT
City
Antalya
Country
Turkey
Region
Europe
Elevation
177 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
36.8987, 30.8005
Overview
Major Turkish Riviera airport. Extremely busy in summer with charter traffic from across Europe.
Current Weather at LTAI
Pilots flying into or out of Antalya 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 LTAI 181350Z 18016KT CAVOK 36/13 Q1004 NOSIG RMK RWY18C 19015KT RWY36R 18014KT RWY18L 19014KTWind 180° at 16 kt — likely active runway near heading 18
Current TAF
TAF LTAI 181040Z 1812/1912 18012KT CAVOK BECMG 1815/1818 VRB02KT BECMG 1821/1824 34012KT BECMG 1907/1910 18010KTDecode METAR for LTAI
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Antalya Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for LTAI. 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 LTAI. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Antalya. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Antalya 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 Antalya Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like LTAI include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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