BY
UMII
TAF Forecast

Vitebsk Vostochny Airport

UMII / VTB

Vitebsk, BY

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:

TAF UMII 261409Z 2615/2624 20003G08MPS 9999 SCT030 TEMPO 2615/2621 23003G08MPS

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter	Mon 01:00Z +-1h	Mon 02:00Z +0h	Mon 03:00Z +1h	Mon 04:00Z +2h	Mon 05:00Z +3h	Mon 06:00Z +4h	Mon 07:00Z +5h	Mon 08:00Z +6h	Mon 09:00Z +7h	Mon 10:00Z +8h	Mon 11:00Z +9h	Mon 12:00Z +10h	Mon 13:00Z +11h	Mon 14:00Z +12h	Mon 15:00Z +13h	Mon 16:00Z +14h	Mon 17:00Z +15h	Mon 18:00Z +16h	Mon 19:00Z +17h	Mon 20:00Z +18h	Mon 21:00Z +19h	Mon 22:00Z +20h	Mon 23:00Z +21h	Tue 00:00Z +22h	Tue 01:00Z +23h	Tue 02:00Z +24h	Tue 03:00Z +25h	Tue 04:00Z +26h	Tue 05:00Z +27h	Tue 06:00Z +28h	Tue 07:00Z +29h	Tue 08:00Z +30h	Tue 09:00Z +31h	Tue 10:00Z +32h	Tue 11:00Z +33h	Tue 12:00Z +34h	Tue 13:00Z +35h	Tue 14:00Z +36h	Tue 15:00Z +37h	Tue 16:00Z +38h	Tue 17:00Z +39h	Tue 18:00Z +40h	Tue 19:00Z +41h	Tue 20:00Z +42h	Tue 21:00Z +43h	Tue 22:00Z +44h	Tue 23:00Z +45h
Wind Dir	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Wind Speed	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
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	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
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Clouds	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030	SCT030
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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	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR
Day/Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night 🌅 04:38Z	🌙 Night 🌅 04:38Z	🌙 Night 🌅 04:38Z	☀️ Day 🌅 04:38Z	☀️ Day 🌅 04:38Z	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day 🌇 19:21Z	☀️ Day 🌇 19:21Z	☀️ Day 🌇 19:21Z	🌙 Night 🌇 19:21Z	🌙 Night 🌇 19:21Z	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night 🌅 04:39Z	🌙 Night 🌅 04:39Z	🌙 Night 🌅 04:39Z	☀️ Day 🌅 04:39Z	☀️ Day 🌅 04:39Z	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day 🌇 19:20Z	☀️ Day 🌇 19:20Z	☀️ Day 🌇 19:20Z	🌙 Night 🌇 19:20Z	🌙 Night 🌇 19:20Z	🌙 Night	🌙 Night

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 occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE

VFR

Visibility

10+ km

Clouds

SCT030

📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 15:00Z - 21:00Z

VFR

📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: 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.