Nakhchivan Airport

UBBN / NAJ

Nakhchivan, AZ

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF UBBN 250500Z 2506/2606 VRB04KT 9999 FEW050 SCT100 TX30/2512Z TN16/2602Z TEMPO 2506/2512 21012KT FEW040CB PROB40 TEMPO 2512/2516 VRB12KT TS SCT035CB BKN080 TEMPO 2520/2602 03010KT -SHRA SCT030CB BKN060

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Thu
07:00Z
+-1h
Thu
08:00Z
+0h
Thu
09:00Z
+1h
Thu
10:00Z
+2h
Thu
11:00Z
+3h
Thu
12:00Z
+4h
Thu
13:00Z
+5h
Thu
14:00Z
+6h
Thu
15:00Z
+7h
Thu
16:00Z
+8h
Thu
17:00Z
+9h
Thu
18:00Z
+10h
Thu
19:00Z
+11h
Thu
20:00Z
+12h
Thu
21:00Z
+13h
Thu
22:00Z
+14h
Thu
23:00Z
+15h
Fri
00:00Z
+16h
Fri
01:00Z
+17h
Fri
02:00Z
+18h
Fri
03:00Z
+19h
Fri
04:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
VRB
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
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
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW050
SCT100
FEW050
SCT100
FEW050
SCT100
FEW050
SCT100
FEW050
SCT100
SCT035CB
BKN080
SCT035CB
BKN080
SCT035CB
BKN080
SCT035CB
BKN080
FEW050
SCT100
FEW050
SCT100
FEW050
SCT100
FEW050
SCT100
SCT030CB
BKN060
SCT030CB
BKN060
SCT030CB
BKN060
SCT030CB
BKN060
SCT030CB
BKN060
SCT030CB
BKN060
FEW050
SCT100
FEW050
SCT100
FEW050
SCT100
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:15Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:15Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:15Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:15Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:15Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:44Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:44Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:44Z
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
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 4 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW050 SCT100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 4 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 5000 feet, Scattered clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 06:00Z - 12:00Z
MVFR
Wind
210° at 12 kt
Clouds
FEW040CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 12 kt. Few clouds at 4000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB40 TEMPO 12:00Z - 16:00Z
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 12 kt
Clouds
SCT035CB BKN080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Winds will be variable in direction at 12 kt. Scattered clouds at 3500 feet, Broken clouds at 8000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 20:00Z - 02:00Z
MVFR
Wind
30° at 10 kt
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
SCT030CB BKN060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the North-Northeast (30°) at 10 kt. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Broken clouds at 6000 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.