Antalya Airport (LTAI)
Antalya, Turkey · Europe
By Renzo Madueño, former Airbus A320 First Officer (Avianca), FAA commercial pilot
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 161950Z 36006KT 9999 SCT030 BKN080 18/16 Q1010 NOSIG RMK RWY18C 35008KT RWY36R 36004KT RWY18L 03003KT 350V060Wind 360° at 6 kt — likely active runway near heading 36
Current TAF
TAF LTAI 161640Z 1618/1718 34008KT 9999 SCT030 BKN080 TEMPO 1618/1622 VRB15G25KT -TSRA FEW015CB BKN025 BECMG 1706/1709 18020G30KT TEMPO 1711/1715 2500 TSRA FEW015CB BKN025 BECMG 1715/1718 34015G25KT CAVOKRead any LTAI METAR without second-guessing
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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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