Shymkent Airport

UAII / CIT

Shymkent, KZ

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF UAII 171705Z 1718/1818 04003G08MPS 3100 BR BKN011 OVC030CB TX01/1808Z TNM06/1801Z TEMPO 1718/1806 09005MPS 0200 -SHSN FZFG BKN002 BKN011CB TEMPO 1806/1812 34003G08MPS -SHSN BKN011 BKN030CB TEMPO 1812/1818 08004MPS 0200 -FZDZ FZFG VV002

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
18:00Z
+-1h
Sat
19:00Z
+0h
Sat
20:00Z
+1h
Sat
21:00Z
+2h
Sat
22:00Z
+3h
Sat
23:00Z
+4h
Sun
00:00Z
+5h
Sun
01:00Z
+6h
Sun
02:00Z
+7h
Sun
03:00Z
+8h
Sun
04:00Z
+9h
Sun
05:00Z
+10h
Sun
06:00Z
+11h
Sun
07:00Z
+12h
Sun
08:00Z
+13h
Sun
09:00Z
+14h
Sun
10:00Z
+15h
Sun
11:00Z
+16h
Sun
12:00Z
+17h
Sun
13:00Z
+18h
Sun
14:00Z
+19h
Sun
15:00Z
+20h
Sun
16:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Wind Speed -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Visibility
3.1 km
3.1 km
3.1 km
3.1 km
3.1 km
3.1 km
3.1 km
3.1 km
3.1 km
3.1 km
3.1 km
3.1 km
3.1 km
3.1 km
3.1 km
3.1 km
3.1 km
3.1 km
0.2 km
0.2 km
0.2 km
0.2 km
0.2 km
Weather
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Light Showers Snow
-SHSN
Light Showers Snow
-SHSN
Light Showers Snow
-SHSN
Light Showers Snow
-SHSN
Light Showers Snow
-SHSN
Light Showers Snow
-SHSN
Light Freezing Drizzle, Freezing Fog
-FZDZ FZFG
Light Freezing Drizzle, Freezing Fog
-FZDZ FZFG
Light Freezing Drizzle, Freezing Fog
-FZDZ FZFG
Light Freezing Drizzle, Freezing Fog
-FZDZ FZFG
Light Freezing Drizzle, Freezing Fog
-FZDZ FZFG
Clouds
BKN011
OVC030CB
BKN011
OVC030CB
BKN011
OVC030CB
BKN011
OVC030CB
BKN011
OVC030CB
BKN011
OVC030CB
BKN011
OVC030CB
BKN011
OVC030CB
BKN011
OVC030CB
BKN011
OVC030CB
BKN011
OVC030CB
BKN011
OVC030CB
BKN011
BKN030CB
BKN011
BKN030CB
BKN011
BKN030CB
BKN011
BKN030CB
BKN011
BKN030CB
BKN011
BKN030CB
VV002
VV002
VV002
VV002
VV002
Ceiling
1100ft
AGL
1100ft
AGL
1100ft
AGL
1100ft
AGL
1100ft
AGL
1100ft
AGL
1100ft
AGL
1100ft
AGL
1100ft
AGL
1100ft
AGL
1100ft
AGL
1100ft
AGL
1100ft
AGL
1100ft
AGL
1100ft
AGL
1100ft
AGL
1100ft
AGL
1100ft
AGL
200ft đŸŒĢī¸
Indefinite
200ft đŸŒĢī¸
Indefinite
200ft đŸŒĢī¸
Indefinite
200ft đŸŒĢī¸
Indefinite
200ft đŸŒĢī¸
Indefinite
Flight Rules IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌇 16:47
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 07:12
🌙
Night
🌅 07:12
🌅
Dawn
🌅 07:12
â˜€ī¸
Day
🌅 07:12
â˜€ī¸
Day
🌅 07:12
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
🌇 16:47
â˜€ī¸
Day
🌇 16:47
â˜€ī¸
Day
🌇 16:47
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
â›ˆī¸ TCU: Towering Cumulus
đŸŒŠī¸ CB: Cumulonimbus
+Nh: Hours from now â€ĸ %: Probability of occurrence â€ĸ AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
IFR
Visibility
3.1 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
BKN011 OVC030CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Visibility will be moderate at 3.1 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 1100 feet, Overcast skies at 3000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

TEMPO 2026-02-17 18:00:00 - 2026-01-18 06:00:00
LIFR
Visibility
0.2 km
Weather
Light Showers Snow, Freezing Fog
Clouds
BKN002 BKN011CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be poor at 0.2 km. Weather conditions: Light Showers Snow, Freezing Fog. Broken clouds at 200 feet, Broken clouds at 1100 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

TEMPO 2026-01-18 06:00:00 - 2026-01-18 12:00:00
IFR
Weather
Light Showers Snow
Clouds
BKN011 BKN030CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Weather conditions: Light Showers Snow. Broken clouds at 1100 feet, Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

TEMPO 2026-01-18 12:00:00 - 2026-01-18 18:00:00
LIFR
Visibility
0.2 km
Weather
Light Freezing Drizzle, Freezing Fog
Clouds
VV002
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be poor at 0.2 km. Weather conditions: Light Freezing Drizzle, Freezing Fog. Vertical visibility at 200 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:

  • â€ĸ Wind direction, speed, and gusts
  • â€ĸ Visibility in statute miles or kilometers
  • â€ĸ Weather phenomena (rain, snow, fog, thunderstorms)
  • â€ĸ Cloud coverage types and altitudes
  • â€ĸ Forecast changes with timing
  • â€ĸ Flight rules categories (VFR/IFR)

Change Indicators Explained:

  • â€ĸ BASE - Main forecast conditions
  • â€ĸ FM - Permanent change from specific time
  • â€ĸ BECMG - Gradual change over 2-4 hours
  • â€ĸ TEMPO - Temporary changes (less than 1 hour)
  • â€ĸ PROB30/40 - 30% or 40% probability

đŸ›Šī¸ Flight Rules Categories

VFR

Visual Flight Rules

  • â€ĸ Ceiling â‰Ĩ 3000 ft
  • â€ĸ Visibility â‰Ĩ 5 miles
  • â€ĸ Good for visual flying

MVFR

Marginal VFR

  • â€ĸ Ceiling 1000-3000 ft
  • â€ĸ Visibility 3-5 miles
  • â€ĸ Caution for VFR

IFR

Instrument Flight Rules

  • â€ĸ Ceiling 500-1000 ft
  • â€ĸ Visibility 1-3 miles
  • â€ĸ Instruments required

LIFR

Low IFR

  • â€ĸ Ceiling < 500 ft
  • â€ĸ Visibility < 1 mile
  • â€ĸ Challenging conditions

💡 TAF Reading Tips

For Student Pilots:

  • â€ĸ Focus on the plain English explanations above
  • â€ĸ Pay attention to flight rules categories
  • â€ĸ Look for wind direction relative to runway headings
  • â€ĸ Check for temporary conditions (TEMPO)

For Experienced Pilots:

  • â€ĸ Cross-reference with raw TAF for precise timing
  • â€ĸ Consider probability forecasts for alternate planning
  • â€ĸ Monitor BECMG periods for gradual changes
  • â€ĸ 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.