KZ
UAKK
TAF Forecast

Sary-Arka Airport

UAKK / KGF

Karaganda, KZ

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:

TAF UAKK 031105Z 0312/0412 22006MPS 9999 SCT011 BKN020CB TX04/0313Z TNM03/0405Z TEMPO 0312/0316 25009G14MPS 2000 SHRA BR BKN004 BKN015CB BECMG 0316/0318 25006MPS TEMPO 0316/0403 30008G13MPS 3100 -FZRA -SHSN BR BKN004 BKN015CB BECMG 0403/0405 32006MPS TEMPO 0403/0412 36010MPS 3100 -FZRA -SHSN DRSN BKN005 BKN015CB

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter	Mon 15:00Z +-1h	Mon 16:00Z +0h	Mon 17:00Z +1h	Mon 18:00Z +2h	Mon 19:00Z +3h	Mon 20:00Z +4h	Mon 21:00Z +5h	Mon 22:00Z +6h	Mon 23:00Z +7h	Tue 00:00Z +8h	Tue 01:00Z +9h	Tue 02:00Z +10h	Tue 03:00Z +11h	Tue 04:00Z +12h	Tue 05:00Z +13h	Tue 06:00Z +14h	Tue 07:00Z +15h	Tue 08:00Z +16h	Tue 09:00Z +17h	Tue 10:00Z +18h
Wind Dir	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Wind Speed	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Visibility	10+ 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	3.1 km	3.1 km
Weather	☀️ Clear	Light Freezing Rain, Light Showers Snow, Mist -FZRA -SHSN BR	Light Freezing Rain, Light Showers Snow, Mist -FZRA -SHSN BR	Light Freezing Rain, Light Showers Snow, Mist -FZRA -SHSN BR	Light Freezing Rain, Light Showers Snow, Mist -FZRA -SHSN BR	Light Freezing Rain, Light Showers Snow, Mist -FZRA -SHSN BR	Light Freezing Rain, Light Showers Snow, Mist -FZRA -SHSN BR	Light Freezing Rain, Light Showers Snow, Mist -FZRA -SHSN BR	Light Freezing Rain, Light Showers Snow, Mist -FZRA -SHSN BR	Light Freezing Rain, Light Showers Snow, Mist -FZRA -SHSN BR	Light Freezing Rain, Light Showers Snow, Mist -FZRA -SHSN BR	Light Freezing Rain, Light Showers Snow, Mist -FZRA -SHSN BR	Light Freezing Rain, Light Showers Snow, Drifting Snow -FZRA -SHSN DRSN	Light Freezing Rain, Light Showers Snow, Drifting Snow -FZRA -SHSN DRSN	Light Freezing Rain, Light Showers Snow, Drifting Snow -FZRA -SHSN DRSN	Light Freezing Rain, Light Showers Snow, Drifting Snow -FZRA -SHSN DRSN	Light Freezing Rain, Light Showers Snow, Drifting Snow -FZRA -SHSN DRSN	Light Freezing Rain, Light Showers Snow, Drifting Snow -FZRA -SHSN DRSN	Light Freezing Rain, Light Showers Snow, Drifting Snow -FZRA -SHSN DRSN	Light Freezing Rain, Light Showers Snow, Drifting Snow -FZRA -SHSN DRSN
Clouds	SCT011 BKN020CB	BKN004 BKN015CB	BKN004 BKN015CB	BKN004 BKN015CB	BKN004 BKN015CB	BKN004 BKN015CB	BKN004 BKN015CB	BKN004 BKN015CB	BKN004 BKN015CB	BKN004 BKN015CB	BKN004 BKN015CB	BKN004 BKN015CB	BKN005 BKN015CB	BKN005 BKN015CB	BKN005 BKN015CB	BKN005 BKN015CB	BKN005 BKN015CB	BKN005 BKN015CB	BKN005 BKN015CB	BKN005 BKN015CB
Ceiling	2000ft AGL	400ft AGL	400ft AGL	400ft AGL	400ft AGL	400ft AGL	400ft AGL	400ft AGL	400ft AGL	400ft AGL	400ft AGL	400ft AGL	500ft AGL	500ft AGL	500ft AGL	500ft AGL	500ft AGL	500ft AGL	500ft AGL	500ft AGL
Flight Rules	MVFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR
Day/Night	☀️ Day 🌇 16:59	☀️ Day 🌇 16:59	🌇 Dusk 🌇 16:59	🌙 Night 🌇 16:59	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night 🌅 07:02	🌙 Night 🌅 07:02	🌅 Dawn 🌅 07:02	☀️ Day 🌅 07:02	☀️ Day 🌅 07:02	☀️ 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 occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE

MVFR

Visibility

10+ km

Clouds

SCT011 BKN020CB

📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 1100 feet, Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 2025-12-03 12:00:00 - 2025-11-03 16:00:00

LIFR

Visibility

2 km

Weather

Showers Rain, Mist

Clouds

BKN004 BKN015CB

📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 2 km. Weather conditions: Showers Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 400 feet, Broken clouds at 1500 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

BECMG 2025-11-03 16:00:00 - 2025-11-03 18:00:00

VFR

📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 2025-11-03 16:00:00 - 2025-11-04 03:00:00

LIFR

Visibility

3.1 km

Weather

Light Freezing Rain, Light Showers Snow, Mist

Clouds

BKN004 BKN015CB

📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 3.1 km. Weather conditions: Light Freezing Rain, Light Showers Snow, Mist. Broken clouds at 400 feet, Broken clouds at 1500 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

BECMG 2025-11-04 03:00:00 - 2025-11-04 05:00:00

VFR

📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 2025-11-04 03:00:00 - 2025-11-04 12:00:00

LIFR

Visibility

3.1 km

Weather

Light Freezing Rain, Light Showers Snow, Drifting Snow

Clouds

BKN005 BKN015CB

📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 3.1 km. Weather conditions: Light Freezing Rain, Light Showers Snow, Drifting Snow. Broken clouds at 500 feet, Broken clouds at 1500 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.