Bangoka International Airport

FZIC / FKI

Kisangani, CD

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF FZIC 141700Z 1418/1524 09006KT 6000 FEW010 FEW018CB FM150000 00000KT 0800 FG BKN002 FM150700 18008KT 6000 NSW SCT014 BECMG 1510/1512 BKN028 FEW036CB BECMG 1515/1517 NSC

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Fri
02:00Z
+-1h
Fri
03:00Z
+0h
Fri
04:00Z
+1h
Fri
05:00Z
+2h
Fri
06:00Z
+3h
Fri
07:00Z
+4h
Fri
08:00Z
+5h
Fri
09:00Z
+6h
Fri
10:00Z
+7h
Fri
11:00Z
+8h
Fri
12:00Z
+9h
Fri
13:00Z
+10h
Fri
14:00Z
+11h
Fri
15:00Z
+12h
Fri
16:00Z
+13h
Fri
17:00Z
+14h
Fri
18:00Z
+15h
Fri
19:00Z
+16h
Fri
20:00Z
+17h
Fri
21:00Z
+18h
Fri
22:00Z
+19h
Wind Dir
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
Wind Speed
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
Visibility
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW010
FEW018CB
FEW010
FEW018CB
FEW010
FEW018CB
FEW010
FEW018CB
FEW010
FEW018CB
SCT014
SCT014
SCT014
BKN028
FEW036CB
BKN028
FEW036CB
BKN028
FEW036CB
BKN028
FEW036CB
BKN028
FEW036CB
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
Ceiling
1,800 ft 🌩️
CB Base
1,800 ft 🌩️
CB Base
1,800 ft 🌩️
CB Base
1,800 ft 🌩️
CB Base
1,800 ft 🌩️
CB Base
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
2,800 ft
AGL
2,800 ft
AGL
2,800 ft
AGL
2,800 ft
AGL
2,800 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:59Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:59Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:59Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:59Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:59Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:00Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:00Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:00Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:00Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:00Z
🌙
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
MVFR
Wind
90° at 6 kt
Visibility
6 km
Clouds
FEW010 FEW018CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East (90°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be good at 6 km. Few clouds at 1000 feet, Few clouds at 1800 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM150000 00:00Z - 06:00Z
LIFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
Visibility
0.8 km
Weather
Fog
Clouds
BKN002
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North (0°) at 0 kt. Visibility will be poor at 0.8 km. Weather conditions: Fog. Broken clouds at 200 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

FM150700 07:00Z - 13:00Z
MVFR
Wind
180° at 8 kt
Visibility
6 km
Clouds
SCT014
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (180°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be good at 6 km. Scattered clouds at 1400 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 10:00Z - 12:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
BKN028 FEW036CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Broken clouds at 2800 feet, Few clouds at 3600 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 15:00Z - 17:00Z
VFR
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: 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:

  • • 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.