Gulu Airport

HUGU / ULU

Gulu, UG

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF HUGU 030500Z 0306/0318 09007KT 9999 FEW025 FEW027CB BECMG 0311/0315 VRB08KT 9000 RA BKN023 FEW025CB

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
08:00Z
+-1h
Mon
09:00Z
+0h
Mon
10:00Z
+1h
Mon
11:00Z
+2h
Mon
12:00Z
+3h
Mon
13:00Z
+4h
Mon
14:00Z
+5h
Mon
15:00Z
+6h
Mon
16:00Z
+7h
Wind Dir
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
7kt
7kt
7kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
9 km
9 km
9 km
9 km
9 km
9 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Rain
RA
Rain
RA
Rain
RA
Rain
RA
Rain
RA
Rain
RA
Clouds
FEW025
FEW027CB
FEW025
FEW027CB
FEW025
FEW027CB
BKN023
FEW025CB
BKN023
FEW025CB
BKN023
FEW025CB
BKN023
FEW025CB
BKN023
FEW025CB
BKN023
FEW025CB
Ceiling
2700ft 🌩️
CB Base
2700ft 🌩️
CB Base
2700ft 🌩️
CB Base
2300ft
AGL
2300ft
AGL
2300ft
AGL
2300ft
AGL
2300ft
AGL
2300ft
AGL
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌅 06:03
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:56
☀️
Day
🌇 17:56
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
90° at 7 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW025 FEW027CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East (90°) at 7kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 2500 feet, Few clouds at 2700 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 2025-11-03 11:00:00 - 2025-11-03 15:00:00
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 8 kt
Visibility
9 km
Weather
Rain
Clouds
BKN023 FEW025CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds will be variable in direction at 8kt. Visibility will be good at 9 km. Weather conditions: Rain. Broken clouds at 2300 feet, Few clouds at 2500 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.