Kisumu Airport

HKKI / KIS

Kisumu, KE

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF HKKI 031700Z 0318/0424 06005KT 9999 FEW019 BKN080 BECMG 0408/0411 23010KT FEW027 PROB30 TEMPO 0413/0417 -SHRA FEW023CB SCT024 BKN080 BECMG 0420/0423 06005KT FEW019 BKN080

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Fri
23:00Z
+-1h
Sat
00:00Z
+0h
Sat
01:00Z
+1h
Sat
02:00Z
+2h
Sat
03:00Z
+3h
Sat
04:00Z
+4h
Sat
05:00Z
+5h
Sat
06:00Z
+6h
Sat
07:00Z
+7h
Sat
08:00Z
+8h
Sat
09:00Z
+9h
Sat
10:00Z
+10h
Sat
11:00Z
+11h
Sat
12:00Z
+12h
Sat
13:00Z
+13h
Sat
14:00Z
+14h
Sat
15:00Z
+15h
Sat
16:00Z
+16h
Sat
17:00Z
+17h
Sat
18:00Z
+18h
Sat
19:00Z
+19h
Sat
20:00Z
+20h
Sat
21:00Z
+21h
Sat
22:00Z
+22h
Wind Dir
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
Wind Speed
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW019
BKN080
FEW019
BKN080
FEW019
BKN080
FEW019
BKN080
FEW019
BKN080
FEW019
BKN080
FEW019
BKN080
FEW019
BKN080
FEW019
BKN080
FEW027
FEW027
FEW027
FEW027
FEW027
FEW023CB
SCT024
FEW023CB
SCT024
FEW023CB
SCT024
FEW023CB
SCT024
FEW027
FEW027
FEW027
FEW019
BKN080
FEW019
BKN080
FEW019
BKN080
Ceiling
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/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
☀️
Day
🌇 17:59Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:59Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:59Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
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
VFR
Wind
60° at 5 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW019 BKN080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East-Northeast (60°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 1900 feet, Broken clouds at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 08:00Z - 11:00Z
VFR
Wind
230° at 10 kt
Clouds
FEW027
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southwest (230°) at 10 kt. Few clouds at 2700 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 TEMPO 13:00Z - 17:00Z
MVFR
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
FEW023CB SCT024 BKN080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Few clouds at 2300 feet, Scattered clouds at 2400 feet, Broken clouds at 8000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 20:00Z - 23:00Z
VFR
Wind
60° at 5 kt
Clouds
FEW019 BKN080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East-Northeast (60°) at 5 kt. Few clouds at 1900 feet, Broken clouds at 8000 feet. 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.