UG
HUEN
TAF Forecast

Entebbe International Airport

HUEN / EBB

Kampala, UG

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:

TAF HUEN 032300Z 0400/0506 VRB06KT 9999 FEW020 FEW022CB BECMG 0403/0405 34010KT 9000 -RA SCT018 FEW020CB

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter	Wed 02:00Z +-1h	Wed 03:00Z +0h	Wed 04:00Z +1h	Wed 05:00Z +2h	Wed 06:00Z +3h	Wed 07:00Z +4h	Wed 08:00Z +5h	Wed 09:00Z +6h	Wed 10:00Z +7h	Wed 11:00Z +8h	Wed 12:00Z +9h	Wed 13:00Z +10h	Wed 14:00Z +11h	Wed 15:00Z +12h	Wed 16:00Z +13h	Wed 17:00Z +14h	Wed 18:00Z +15h	Wed 19:00Z +16h	Wed 20:00Z +17h	Wed 21:00Z +18h	Wed 22:00Z +19h	Wed 23:00Z +20h	Thu 00:00Z +21h	Thu 01:00Z +22h	Thu 02:00Z +23h	Thu 03:00Z +24h	Thu 04:00Z +25h
Wind Dir	VRB	340° N	340° N	340° N	340° N	340° N	340° N	340° N	340° N	340° N	340° N	340° N	340° N	340° N	340° N	340° N	340° N	340° N	340° N	340° N	340° N	340° N	340° N	340° N	340° N	340° N	340° N
Wind Speed	6 kt	10 kt	10 kt	10 kt	10 kt	10 kt	10 kt	10 kt	10 kt	10 kt	10 kt	10 kt	10 kt	10 kt	10 kt	10 kt	10 kt	10 kt	10 kt	10 kt	10 kt	10 kt	10 kt	10 kt	10 kt	10 kt	10 kt
Visibility	10+ km	9 km	9 km	9 km	9 km	9 km	9 km	9 km	9 km	9 km	9 km	9 km	9 km	9 km	9 km	9 km	9 km	9 km	9 km	9 km	9 km	9 km	9 km	9 km	9 km	9 km	9 km
Weather	☀️ Clear	Light Rain -RA	Light Rain -RA	Light Rain -RA	Light Rain -RA	Light Rain -RA	Light Rain -RA	Light Rain -RA	Light Rain -RA	Light Rain -RA	Light Rain -RA	Light Rain -RA	Light Rain -RA	Light Rain -RA	Light Rain -RA	Light Rain -RA	Light Rain -RA	Light Rain -RA	Light Rain -RA	Light Rain -RA	Light Rain -RA	Light Rain -RA	Light Rain -RA	Light Rain -RA	Light Rain -RA	Light Rain -RA	Light Rain -RA
Clouds	FEW020 FEW022CB	SCT018 FEW020CB	SCT018 FEW020CB	SCT018 FEW020CB	SCT018 FEW020CB	SCT018 FEW020CB	SCT018 FEW020CB	SCT018 FEW020CB	SCT018 FEW020CB	SCT018 FEW020CB	SCT018 FEW020CB	SCT018 FEW020CB	SCT018 FEW020CB	SCT018 FEW020CB	SCT018 FEW020CB	SCT018 FEW020CB	SCT018 FEW020CB	SCT018 FEW020CB	SCT018 FEW020CB	SCT018 FEW020CB	SCT018 FEW020CB	SCT018 FEW020CB	SCT018 FEW020CB	SCT018 FEW020CB	SCT018 FEW020CB	SCT018 FEW020CB	SCT018 FEW020CB
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Flight Rules	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR
Day/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	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night 🌅 06:00Z

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 occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE

MVFR

Wind

VRB° at 6 kt

Visibility

10+ km

Clouds

FEW020 FEW022CB

📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 2000 feet, Few clouds at 2200 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 03:00Z - 05:00Z

MVFR

Wind

340° at 10 kt

Visibility

9 km

Weather

Light Rain

Clouds

SCT018 FEW020CB

📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North-Northwest (340°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be good at 9 km. Weather conditions: Light Rain. Scattered clouds at 1800 feet, Few clouds at 2000 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.