Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport

ZMUB / ULN

Ulaanbaatar, MN

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF ZMUB 050440Z 0506/0612 VRB02MPS 9999 SCT100 TXM10/0507Z TNM26/0523Z BECMG 0518/0520 14007MPS BECMG 0608/0610 VRB02MPS

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Thu
06:00Z
+-1h
Thu
07:00Z
+0h
Thu
08:00Z
+1h
Thu
09:00Z
+2h
Thu
10:00Z
+3h
Thu
11:00Z
+4h
Thu
12:00Z
+5h
Thu
13:00Z
+6h
Thu
14:00Z
+7h
Thu
15:00Z
+8h
Thu
16:00Z
+9h
Thu
17:00Z
+10h
Thu
18:00Z
+11h
Thu
19:00Z
+12h
Thu
20:00Z
+13h
Thu
21:00Z
+14h
Thu
22:00Z
+15h
Thu
23:00Z
+16h
Fri
00:00Z
+17h
Fri
01:00Z
+18h
Fri
02:00Z
+19h
Fri
03:00Z
+20h
Fri
04:00Z
+21h
Fri
05:00Z
+22h
Fri
06:00Z
+23h
Fri
07:00Z
+24h
Fri
08:00Z
+25h
Fri
09:00Z
+26h
Fri
10:00Z
+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
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10+ km
Weather
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
Clouds
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
Ceiling
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
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🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤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
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:27Z
☀ī¸
Day
🌅 06:27Z
☀ī¸
Day
🌅 06:27Z
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
🌇 17:32Z
☀ī¸
Day
🌇 17:32Z
☀ī¸
Day
🌇 17:32Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:32Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:32Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:25Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:25Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:25Z
☀ī¸
Day
🌅 06:25Z
☀ī¸
Day
🌅 06:25Z
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
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
⛈ī¸ TCU: Towering Cumulus
🌩ī¸ 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
SCT100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 18:00Z - 20:00Z
VFR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 08:00Z - 10:00Z
VFR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: 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

🛩ī¸ 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.