Bangoka International Airport

FZIC / FKI

Kisangani, CD

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF FZIC 041100Z 0412/0518 27008KT 6000 BKN026 FEW32CB BECMG 0415/0417 NSC FM050000 00000KT 0500 FG OVC002 FM050700 18008KT 6000 NSW BKN014 BECMG 0510/0512 SCT030 FEW036CB PROB30 TEMPO 0515/0518 09008G24KT TS

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
17:00Z
+-1h
Wed
18:00Z
+0h
Wed
19:00Z
+1h
Wed
20:00Z
+2h
Wed
21:00Z
+3h
Wed
22:00Z
+4h
Wed
23:00Z
+5h
Thu
00:00Z
+6h
Thu
01:00Z
+7h
Thu
02:00Z
+8h
Thu
03:00Z
+9h
Thu
04:00Z
+10h
Thu
05:00Z
+11h
Thu
06:00Z
+12h
Thu
07:00Z
+13h
Thu
08:00Z
+14h
Thu
09:00Z
+15h
Thu
10:00Z
+16h
Thu
11:00Z
+17h
Thu
12:00Z
+18h
Thu
13:00Z
+19h
Thu
14:00Z
+20h
Thu
15:00Z
+21h
Thu
16:00Z
+22h
Wind Dir
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
-- -- -- -- -- --
270°
W
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
90°
E
90°
E
Wind Speed
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
-- -- -- -- -- --
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
G24 kt
8 kt
G24 kt
Visibility
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
0.5 km
0.5 km
0.5 km
0.5 km
0.5 km
0.5 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Fog
FG
Fog
FG
Fog
FG
Fog
FG
Fog
FG
Fog
FG
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN026
BKN026
BKN026
BKN026
BKN026
BKN026
BKN026
OVC002
OVC002
OVC002
OVC002
OVC002
OVC002
BKN026
BKN014
BKN014
BKN014
SCT030
FEW036CB
SCT030
FEW036CB
SCT030
FEW036CB
SCT030
FEW036CB
SCT030
FEW036CB
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
2,600 ft
AGL
2,600 ft
AGL
2,600 ft
AGL
2,600 ft
AGL
2,600 ft
AGL
2,600 ft
AGL
2,600 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
2,600 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
3,600 ft 🌩️
CB Base
3,600 ft 🌩️
CB Base
3,600 ft 🌩️
CB Base
3,600 ft 🌩️
CB Base
3,600 ft 🌩️
CB Base
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 17:59Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:59Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:59Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:00Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:00Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:00Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:00Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:00Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:59Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:59Z
Flight Rules
VFR: Visual Flight Rules
MVFR: Marginal VFR
IFR: Instrument Flight Rules
LIFR: Low IFR
Ceiling Colors
Red: < 500ft
Amber: 500-1000ft
Blue: 1000-3000ft
Green: > 3000ft
⛈️ TCU: Towering Cumulus
🌩️ CB: Cumulonimbus
+Nh: Hours from now%: Probability of occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
MVFR
Wind
270° at 8 kt
Visibility
6 km
Clouds
BKN026
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West (270°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be good at 6 km. Broken clouds at 2600 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 15:00Z - 17:00Z
VFR
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM050000 00:00Z - 06:00Z
LIFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
Visibility
0.5 km
Weather
Fog
Clouds
OVC002
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North (0°) at 0 kt. Visibility will be poor at 0.5 km. Weather conditions: Fog. Overcast skies at 200 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

FM050700 07:00Z - 13:00Z
MVFR
Wind
180° at 8 kt
Visibility
6 km
Clouds
BKN014
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (180°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be good at 6 km. Broken clouds at 1400 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 10:00Z - 12:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
SCT030 FEW036CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Few clouds at 3600 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 TEMPO 15:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Wind
90° at 8 kt
Gusts: 24 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds from the East (90°) at 8 kt. Gusts up to 24 kt are expected. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

📚 Understanding TAF Forecasts

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) provides detailed weather forecasts specifically for aviation operations. Our system translates complex meteorological codes into plain English to help pilots of all experience levels understand forecasted conditions.

What TAF Includes:

  • • Wind direction, speed, and gusts
  • • Visibility in statute miles or kilometers
  • • Weather phenomena (rain, snow, fog, thunderstorms)
  • • Cloud coverage types and altitudes
  • • Forecast changes with timing
  • • Flight rules categories (VFR/IFR)

Change Indicators Explained:

  • BASE - Main forecast conditions
  • FM - Permanent change from specific time
  • BECMG - Gradual change over 2-4 hours
  • TEMPO - Temporary changes (less than 1 hour)
  • PROB30/40 - 30% or 40% probability

🛩️ Flight Rules Categories

VFR

Visual Flight Rules

  • • Ceiling ≥ 3000 ft
  • • Visibility ≥ 5 miles
  • • Good for visual flying

MVFR

Marginal VFR

  • • Ceiling 1000-3000 ft
  • • Visibility 3-5 miles
  • • Caution for VFR

IFR

Instrument Flight Rules

  • • Ceiling 500-1000 ft
  • • Visibility 1-3 miles
  • • Instruments required

LIFR

Low IFR

  • • Ceiling < 500 ft
  • • Visibility < 1 mile
  • • Challenging conditions

💡 TAF Reading Tips

For Student Pilots:

  • • Focus on the plain English explanations above
  • • Pay attention to flight rules categories
  • • Look for wind direction relative to runway headings
  • • Check for temporary conditions (TEMPO)

For Experienced Pilots:

  • • Cross-reference with raw TAF for precise timing
  • • Consider probability forecasts for alternate planning
  • • Monitor BECMG periods for gradual changes
  • • Always check current METAR vs TAF forecast

Important: TAF forecasts should always be supplemented with current METAR observations, PIREPs, and other weather information for complete situational awareness. Weather can change rapidly, and forecasts have inherent limitations.