Čáslav Air Base

LKCV

Chotusice, CZ

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF LKCV 040500Z 0406/0506 14006KT CAVOK PROB30 TEMPO 0408/0411 BKN020 BECMG 0418/0420 5000 BR BKN010 PROB40 0418/0504 2000 MIFG BR BKN004

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Tue
10:00Z
+-1h
Tue
11:00Z
+0h
Tue
12:00Z
+1h
Tue
13:00Z
+2h
Tue
14:00Z
+3h
Tue
15:00Z
+4h
Tue
16:00Z
+5h
Tue
17:00Z
+6h
Tue
18:00Z
+7h
Tue
19:00Z
+8h
Tue
20:00Z
+9h
Tue
21:00Z
+10h
Tue
22:00Z
+11h
Tue
23:00Z
+12h
Wed
00:00Z
+13h
Wed
01:00Z
+14h
Wed
02:00Z
+15h
Wed
03:00Z
+16h
Wed
04:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
Wind Speed
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
Visibility
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
2 km
2 km
2 km
2 km
2 km
2 km
2 km
2 km
2 km
2 km
5 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Shallow Fog, Mist
MIFG BR
40%
Shallow Fog, Mist
MIFG BR
40%
Shallow Fog, Mist
MIFG BR
40%
Shallow Fog, Mist
MIFG BR
40%
Shallow Fog, Mist
MIFG BR
40%
Shallow Fog, Mist
MIFG BR
40%
Shallow Fog, Mist
MIFG BR
40%
Shallow Fog, Mist
MIFG BR
40%
Shallow Fog, Mist
MIFG BR
40%
Shallow Fog, Mist
MIFG BR
40%
Mist
BR
Clouds
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
BKN004
BKN004
BKN004
BKN004
BKN004
BKN004
BKN004
BKN004
BKN004
BKN004
BKN010
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
400ft
AGL
400ft
AGL
400ft
AGL
400ft
AGL
400ft
AGL
400ft
AGL
400ft
AGL
400ft
AGL
400ft
AGL
400ft
AGL
1000ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR IFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 16:57
☀️
Day
🌇 16:57
☀️
Day
🌇 16:57
🌇
Dusk
🌇 16:57
🌙
Night
🌇 16:57
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
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
140° at 6 kt
Visibility
>10km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 6kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 10km. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 TEMPO 2025-12-04 08:00:00 - 2025-11-04 11:00:00
MVFR
Clouds
BKN020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 2025-11-04 18:00:00 - 2025-11-04 20:00:00
IFR
Visibility
5 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
BKN010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Visibility will be good at 5 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 1000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

PROB40 2025-11-04 18:00:00 - 2025-11-05 04:00:00
LIFR
Visibility
2 km
Weather
Shallow Fog, Mist
Clouds
BKN004
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 2 km. Weather conditions: Shallow Fog, Mist. Broken clouds at 400 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument 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.