Sokol Airport

UHMM / GDX

Magadan, RU

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF UHMM 042250Z 0500/0606 10003G08MPS 9999 NSC

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Thu
00:00Z
+-1h
Thu
01:00Z
+0h
Thu
02:00Z
+1h
Thu
03:00Z
+2h
Thu
04:00Z
+3h
Thu
05:00Z
+4h
Thu
06:00Z
+5h
Thu
07:00Z
+6h
Thu
08:00Z
+7h
Thu
09:00Z
+8h
Thu
10:00Z
+9h
Thu
11:00Z
+10h
Thu
12:00Z
+11h
Thu
13:00Z
+12h
Thu
14:00Z
+13h
Thu
15:00Z
+14h
Thu
16:00Z
+15h
Thu
17:00Z
+16h
Thu
18:00Z
+17h
Thu
19:00Z
+18h
Thu
20:00Z
+19h
Thu
21:00Z
+20h
Thu
22:00Z
+21h
Thu
23:00Z
+22h
Fri
00:00Z
+23h
Fri
01:00Z
+24h
Fri
02:00Z
+25h
Fri
03:00Z
+26h
Fri
04:00Z
+27h
Wind Dir -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
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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
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
Clouds
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
Ceiling
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
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đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
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đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
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Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:31Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:31Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:31Z
â˜€ī¸
Day
🌅 06:31Z
â˜€ī¸
Day
🌅 06:31Z
â˜€ī¸
Day
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Day
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Day
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Day
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Day
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Day
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Day
🌇 17:28Z
â˜€ī¸
Day
🌇 17:28Z
â˜€ī¸
Day
🌇 17:28Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:28Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:28Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:29Z
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
â›ˆī¸ TCU: Towering Cumulus
đŸŒŠī¸ CB: Cumulonimbus
+Nh: Hours from now â€ĸ %: Probability of occurrence â€ĸ AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Skies will be clear. 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:

  • â€ĸ Wind direction, speed, and gusts
  • â€ĸ Visibility in statute miles or kilometers
  • â€ĸ Weather phenomena (rain, snow, fog, thunderstorms)
  • â€ĸ Cloud coverage types and altitudes
  • â€ĸ Forecast changes with timing
  • â€ĸ Flight rules categories (VFR/IFR)

Change Indicators Explained:

  • â€ĸ BASE - Main forecast conditions
  • â€ĸ FM - Permanent change from specific time
  • â€ĸ BECMG - Gradual change over 2-4 hours
  • â€ĸ TEMPO - Temporary changes (less than 1 hour)
  • â€ĸ PROB30/40 - 30% or 40% probability

đŸ›Šī¸ Flight Rules Categories

VFR

Visual Flight Rules

  • â€ĸ Ceiling â‰Ĩ 3000 ft
  • â€ĸ Visibility â‰Ĩ 5 miles
  • â€ĸ Good for visual flying

MVFR

Marginal VFR

  • â€ĸ Ceiling 1000-3000 ft
  • â€ĸ Visibility 3-5 miles
  • â€ĸ Caution for VFR

IFR

Instrument Flight Rules

  • â€ĸ Ceiling 500-1000 ft
  • â€ĸ Visibility 1-3 miles
  • â€ĸ Instruments required

LIFR

Low IFR

  • â€ĸ Ceiling < 500 ft
  • â€ĸ Visibility < 1 mile
  • â€ĸ Challenging conditions

💡 TAF Reading Tips

For Student Pilots:

  • â€ĸ Focus on the plain English explanations above
  • â€ĸ Pay attention to flight rules categories
  • â€ĸ Look for wind direction relative to runway headings
  • â€ĸ Check for temporary conditions (TEMPO)

For Experienced Pilots:

  • â€ĸ Cross-reference with raw TAF for precise timing
  • â€ĸ Consider probability forecasts for alternate planning
  • â€ĸ Monitor BECMG periods for gradual changes
  • â€ĸ 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.