Taldykorgan Airport

UAAT / TDK

Taldykorgan, KZ

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF UAAT 040511Z 0406/0415 02002G07MPS 9999 BKN040CB OVC100 TEMPO 0409/0412 26002G07MPS TEMPO 0412/0415 22005G13MPS 1200 -FZRA SHSN BR BKN004 BKN020CB

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
06:00Z
+-1h
Wed
07:00Z
+0h
Wed
08:00Z
+1h
Wed
09:00Z
+2h
Wed
10:00Z
+3h
Wed
11:00Z
+4h
Wed
12:00Z
+5h
Wed
13:00Z
+6h
Wind Dir -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Wind Speed -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
1.2 km
1.2 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Freezing Rain, Showers Snow, Mist
-FZRA SHSN BR
Light Freezing Rain, Showers Snow, Mist
-FZRA SHSN BR
Clouds
BKN040CB
OVC100
BKN040CB
OVC100
BKN040CB
OVC100
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
BKN004
BKN020CB
BKN004
BKN020CB
Ceiling
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR LIFR LIFR
Day/Night
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:27Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:27Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:27Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
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
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN040CB OVC100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 4000 feet, Overcast skies at 10000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 09:00Z - 12:00Z
VFR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 12:00Z - 15:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
1.2 km
Weather
Light Freezing Rain, Showers Snow, Mist
Clouds
BKN004 BKN020CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be poor at 1.2 km. Weather conditions: Light Freezing Rain, Showers Snow, Mist. Broken clouds at 400 feet, Broken clouds at 2000 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.