Al Ain International Airport

OMAL / AAN

Al Ain, AE

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF OMAL 111700Z 1118/1300 33010KT 8000 NSC BECMG 1118/1120 06005KT BECMG 1203/1205 16008KT BECMG 1209/1211 32004KT PROB30 TEMPO 1210/1216 VRB18G28KT 3000 BLDU FEW040TCU BECMG 1212/1214 34014KT BECMG 1218/1220 05005KT BECMG 1222/1300 16011KT

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Tue
22:00Z
+-1h
Tue
23:00Z
+0h
Wed
00:00Z
+1h
Wed
01:00Z
+2h
Wed
02:00Z
+3h
Wed
03:00Z
+4h
Wed
04:00Z
+5h
Wed
05:00Z
+6h
Wed
06:00Z
+7h
Wed
07:00Z
+8h
Wed
08:00Z
+9h
Wed
09:00Z
+10h
Wed
10:00Z
+11h
Wed
11:00Z
+12h
Wed
12:00Z
+13h
Wed
13:00Z
+14h
Wed
14:00Z
+15h
Wed
15:00Z
+16h
Wed
16:00Z
+17h
Wed
17:00Z
+18h
Wed
18:00Z
+19h
Wed
19:00Z
+20h
Wed
20:00Z
+21h
Wed
21:00Z
+22h
Wed
22:00Z
+23h
Wind Dir
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
320°
NW
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
340°
N
340°
N
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
160°
S
Wind Speed
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
4 kt
18 kt
G28 kt
18 kt
G28 kt
18 kt
G28 kt
18 kt
G28 kt
18 kt
G28 kt
18 kt
G28 kt
14 kt
14 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
11 kt
Visibility
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Blowing Dust
BLDU
30%
Blowing Dust
BLDU
30%
Blowing Dust
BLDU
30%
Blowing Dust
BLDU
30%
Blowing Dust
BLDU
30%
Blowing Dust
BLDU
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
FEW040TCU
FEW040TCU
FEW040TCU
FEW040TCU
FEW040TCU
FEW040TCU
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
4,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
4,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
4,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
4,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
4,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
4,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:28Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:28Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:28Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:28Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:28Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:31Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:31Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:31Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:31Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:31Z
🌙
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
330° at 10 kt
Visibility
8 km
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North-Northwest (330°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be good at 8 km. Skies will be clear. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 18:00Z - 20:00Z
VFR
Wind
60° at 5 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East-Northeast (60°) at 5 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 03:00Z - 05:00Z
VFR
Wind
160° at 8 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 8 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 09:00Z - 11:00Z
VFR
Wind
320° at 4 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 4 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 TEMPO 10:00Z - 16:00Z
IFR
Wind
VRB° at 18 kt
Gusts: 28 kt
Visibility
3 km
Weather
Blowing Dust
Clouds
FEW040TCU
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds will be variable in direction at 18 kt. Gusts up to 28 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: Blowing Dust. Few clouds at 4000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 12:00Z - 14:00Z
VFR
Wind
340° at 14 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North-Northwest (340°) at 14 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 18:00Z - 20:00Z
VFR
Wind
50° at 5 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Northeast (50°) at 5 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 22:00Z - 00:00Z
VFR
Wind
160° at 11 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 11 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) 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.