Minsk National Airport

UMMS / MSQ

Minsk, BY

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF UMMS 031701Z 0318/0418 16005MPS 4000 -RA BKN004 TEMPO 0318/0324 1100 SHRA BR BKN003 BKN010CB FM040000 30005G10MPS 8000 BKN003 BKN010 TEMPO 0400/0406 1100 SHRA BR BKN002 BKN010CB TEMPO 0406/0408 0300 FG FEW002

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
23:00Z
+-1h
Tue
00:00Z
+0h
Tue
01:00Z
+1h
Tue
02:00Z
+2h
Tue
03:00Z
+3h
Tue
04:00Z
+4h
Tue
05:00Z
+5h
Tue
06:00Z
+6h
Tue
07:00Z
+7h
Tue
08:00Z
+8h
Tue
09:00Z
+9h
Tue
10:00Z
+10h
Tue
11:00Z
+11h
Tue
12:00Z
+12h
Tue
13:00Z
+13h
Tue
14:00Z
+14h
Tue
15:00Z
+15h
Tue
16:00Z
+16h
Wind Dir -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Wind Speed -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Visibility
4 km
1.1 km
1.1 km
1.1 km
1.1 km
1.1 km
1.1 km
0.3 km
0.3 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
Weather
Light Rain
-RA
Showers Rain, Mist
SHRA BR
Showers Rain, Mist
SHRA BR
Showers Rain, Mist
SHRA BR
Showers Rain, Mist
SHRA BR
Showers Rain, Mist
SHRA BR
Showers Rain, Mist
SHRA BR
Fog
FG
Fog
FG
Light Rain
-RA
Light Rain
-RA
Light Rain
-RA
Light Rain
-RA
Light Rain
-RA
Light Rain
-RA
Light Rain
-RA
Light Rain
-RA
Light Rain
-RA
Clouds
BKN004
BKN002
BKN010CB
BKN002
BKN010CB
BKN002
BKN010CB
BKN002
BKN010CB
BKN002
BKN010CB
BKN002
BKN010CB
FEW002
FEW002
BKN004
BKN004
BKN004
BKN004
BKN004
BKN004
BKN004
BKN004
BKN004
Ceiling
400ft
AGL
200ft
AGL
200ft
AGL
200ft
AGL
200ft
AGL
200ft
AGL
200ft
AGL
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
400ft
AGL
400ft
AGL
400ft
AGL
400ft
AGL
400ft
AGL
400ft
AGL
400ft
AGL
400ft
AGL
400ft
AGL
Flight Rules LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 07:05
🌙
Night
🌅 07:05
🌅
Dawn
🌅 07:05
â˜€ī¸
Day
🌅 07:05
â˜€ī¸
Day
🌅 07:05
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
🌇 16:54
â˜€ī¸
Day
🌇 16:54
â˜€ī¸
Day
🌇 16:54
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
LIFR
Visibility
4 km
Weather
Light Rain
Clouds
BKN004
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Light Rain. Broken clouds at 400 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

TEMPO 2025-12-03 18:00:00 - 2025-11-04 00:00:00
LIFR
Visibility
1.1 km
Weather
Showers Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN003 BKN010CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be poor at 1.1 km. Weather conditions: Showers Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 300 feet, Broken clouds at 1000 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

FM040000 2025-11-04 00:00:00 - 2025-11-04 06:00:00
LIFR
Visibility
8 km
Clouds
BKN003 BKN010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Visibility will be good at 8 km. Broken clouds at 300 feet, Broken clouds at 1000 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

TEMPO 2025-11-04 00:00:00 - 2025-11-04 06:00:00
LIFR
Visibility
1.1 km
Weather
Showers Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN002 BKN010CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be poor at 1.1 km. Weather conditions: Showers Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 200 feet, Broken clouds at 1000 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

TEMPO 2025-11-04 06:00:00 - 2025-11-04 08:00:00
LIFR
Visibility
0.3 km
Weather
Fog
Clouds
FEW002
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be poor at 0.3 km. Weather conditions: Fog. Few clouds at 200 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument 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.