Jharsuguda Airport

VEJH / JRG

, IN

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF VEJH 141400Z 1415/1424 17005KT 3500 BR SCT020 BKN090 TEMPO 1416/1418 19005KT 2500 -TSRA BKN016 FEW030CB OVC080

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
20:00Z
+-1h
Sun
21:00Z
+0h
Sun
22:00Z
+1h
Wind Dir
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
Wind Speed
5kt
5kt
5kt
Visibility
3.5 km
3.5 km
3.5 km
Weather
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Clouds
SCT020
BKN090
SCT020
BKN090
SCT020
BKN090
Ceiling
9000ft
AGL
9000ft
AGL
9000ft
AGL
Flight Rules IFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌇 18:05
🌙
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 occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
IFR
Wind
170° at 5 kt
Visibility
3.5 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
SCT020 BKN090
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South (170°) at 5kt. Visibility will be moderate at 3.5 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 9000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

TEMPO 2025-10-14 16:00:00 - 2025-10-14 18:00:00
IFR
Wind
190° at 5 kt
Visibility
2.5 km
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN016 FEW030CB OVC080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the South (190°) at 5kt. Visibility will be moderate at 2.5 km. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 1600 feet, Few clouds at 3000 feet, Overcast skies at 8000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

📚 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.