Heydar Aliyev International Airport

UBBB / GYD

Baku, AZ

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF UBBB 030459Z 0306/0406 34008KT 9999 FEW040CB BKN040 TX15/0311Z TN11/0322Z TEMPO 0306/0310 01010KT -SHRA SCT012 SCT030CB OVC030 TEMPO 0310/0314 03006KT BECMG 0314/0316 VRB04KT SCT012 TEMPO 0321/0406 12006KT SCT008

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
06:00Z
+-1h
Mon
07:00Z
+0h
Mon
08:00Z
+1h
Mon
09:00Z
+2h
Mon
10:00Z
+3h
Mon
11:00Z
+4h
Mon
12:00Z
+5h
Mon
13:00Z
+6h
Mon
14:00Z
+7h
Mon
15:00Z
+8h
Mon
16:00Z
+9h
Mon
17:00Z
+10h
Mon
18:00Z
+11h
Mon
19:00Z
+12h
Mon
20:00Z
+13h
Mon
21:00Z
+14h
Mon
22:00Z
+15h
Mon
23:00Z
+16h
Tue
00:00Z
+17h
Tue
01:00Z
+18h
Tue
02:00Z
+19h
Tue
03:00Z
+20h
Tue
04:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
Wind Speed
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW040CB
BKN040
FEW040CB
BKN040
FEW040CB
BKN040
FEW040CB
BKN040
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
SCT012
SCT012
SCT012
SCT012
SCT012
SCT012
SCT012
SCT008
SCT008
SCT008
SCT008
SCT008
SCT008
SCT008
SCT008
Ceiling
4000ft
AGL
4000ft
AGL
4000ft
AGL
4000ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:51
☀️
Day
🌅 06:51
☀️
Day
🌅 06:51
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:08
☀️
Day
🌇 17:08
☀️
Day
🌇 17:08
🌙
Night
🌇 17:08
🌙
Night
🌇 17:08
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:52
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
Wind
340° at 8 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW040CB BKN040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North-Northwest (340°) at 8kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 4000 feet, Broken clouds at 4000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 2025-12-03 06:00:00 - 2025-11-03 10:00:00
MVFR
Wind
10° at 10 kt
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
SCT012 SCT030CB OVC030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the North (10°) at 10kt. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Scattered clouds at 1200 feet, Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Overcast skies at 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 2025-11-03 10:00:00 - 2025-11-03 14:00:00
VFR
Wind
30° at 6 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the North-Northeast (30°) at 6kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2025-11-03 14:00:00 - 2025-11-03 16:00:00
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 4 kt
Clouds
SCT012
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds will be variable in direction at 4kt. Scattered clouds at 1200 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 2025-11-03 21:00:00 - 2025-11-04 06:00:00
VFR
Wind
120° at 6 kt
Clouds
SCT008
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 6kt. Scattered clouds at 800 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) 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.