Ust-Kamenogorsk Airport

UASK / UKK

Ust-Kamenogorsk (Oskemen), KZ

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF UASK 172301Z 1800/1809 VRB01MPS 2100 BR BKN004 TEMPO 1800/1806 0200 FG VV001 FM180600 08003MPS 6000 SCT006

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
00:00Z
+-1h
Sun
01:00Z
+0h
Sun
02:00Z
+1h
Sun
03:00Z
+2h
Sun
04:00Z
+3h
Sun
05:00Z
+4h
Sun
06:00Z
+5h
Sun
07:00Z
+6h
Wind Dir -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Wind Speed -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Visibility
2.1 km
2.1 km
2.1 km
2.1 km
2.1 km
2.1 km
6 km
6 km
Weather
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN004
BKN004
BKN004
BKN004
BKN004
BKN004
SCT006
SCT006
Ceiling
400ft
AGL
400ft
AGL
400ft
AGL
400ft
AGL
400ft
AGL
400ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 07:22
🌙
Night
🌅 07:22
🌅
Dawn
🌅 07:22
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
LIFR
Visibility
2.1 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
BKN004
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Visibility will be moderate at 2.1 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 400 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

TEMPO 2026-02-18 00:00:00 - 2026-01-18 06:00:00
LIFR
Visibility
0.2 km
Weather
Fog
Clouds
VV001
📖 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: Fog. Vertical visibility at 100 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

FM180600 2026-01-18 06:00:00 - 2026-01-18 12:00:00
MVFR
Visibility
6 km
Clouds
SCT006
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Visibility will be good at 6 km. Scattered clouds at 600 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

📚 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.