Soroti Airport

HUSO / SRT

Soroti, UG

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF HUSO 021100Z 0212/0312 05006KT 9999 BKN021 FEW023CB BECMG 0215/0218 30008KT 9000 -TSRA BKN018 FEW020CB TEMPO 0304/0305 05004KT 3000 HZ SCT018 BKN080

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
08:00Z
+-1h
Mon
09:00Z
+0h
Mon
10:00Z
+1h
Wind Dir
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
Wind Speed
6kt
6kt
6kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN021
FEW023CB
BKN021
FEW023CB
BKN021
FEW023CB
Ceiling
2100ft
AGL
2100ft
AGL
2100ft
AGL
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌅 06:02
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
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
50° at 6 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN021 FEW023CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Northeast (50°) at 6kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 2100 feet, Few clouds at 2300 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 2025-12-02 15:00:00 - 2025-12-02 18:00:00
MVFR
Wind
300° at 8 kt
Visibility
9 km
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN018 FEW020CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 8kt. Visibility will be good at 9 km. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 1800 feet, Few clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 2025-12-03 04:00:00 - 2025-12-03 05:00:00
IFR
Wind
50° at 4 kt
Visibility
3 km
Weather
Haze
Clouds
SCT018 BKN080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the Northeast (50°) at 4kt. Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: Haze. Scattered clouds at 1800 feet, Broken clouds at 8000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

📚 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.