Pavlodar Airport

UASP / PWQ

Pavlodar, KZ

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF AMD UASP 151352Z 1514/1521 33003G08MPS 9999 BKN030CB TEMPO 1514/1517 VRB12MPS 2000 TSRAGR SQ BKN015CB FM151700 VRB02MPS 3100 BR BKN011 BKN020CB

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
14:00Z
+-1h
Mon
15:00Z
+0h
Mon
16:00Z
+1h
Mon
17:00Z
+2h
Mon
18:00Z
+3h
Mon
19:00Z
+4h
Wind Dir -- -- -- -- -- --
Wind Speed -- -- -- -- -- --
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
3.1 km
3.1 km
3.1 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Clouds
BKN030CB
BKN030CB
BKN030CB
BKN011
BKN020CB
BKN011
BKN020CB
BKN011
BKN020CB
Ceiling
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
1,100 ft
AGL
1,100 ft
AGL
1,100 ft
AGL
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR IFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:34Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:34Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:34Z
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
BKN030CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 14:00Z - 17:00Z
IFR
Visibility
2 km
Weather
Thunderstorm RAGR, Squalls
Clouds
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: Thunderstorm RAGR, Squalls. Broken clouds at 1500 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM151700 17:00Z - 23:00Z
IFR
Visibility
3.1 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
BKN011 BKN020CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Visibility will be moderate at 3.1 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 1100 feet, Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

📚 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.