Arua Airport

HUAR / RUA

Arua, UG

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF HUAR 031100Z 0312/0324 07010KT 9999 FEW024 FEW026CB FM031400 VRB05KT 9000 -RA SCT020 FEW022CB

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
22:00Z
+-1h
Wind Dir
70°
E
Wind Speed
10kt
Visibility
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW024
FEW026CB
Ceiling
2600ft 🌩️
CB Base
Flight Rules MVFR
Day/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
MVFR
Wind
70° at 10 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW024 FEW026CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East-Northeast (70°) at 10kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 2400 feet, Few clouds at 2600 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM031400 2025-12-03 14:00:00 - 2025-12-03 20:00:00
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 5 kt
Visibility
9 km
Weather
Light Rain
Clouds
SCT020 FEW022CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 5kt. Visibility will be good at 9 km. Weather conditions: Light Rain. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Few clouds at 2200 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

📚 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.