Náměšť Air Base

LKNA

Sedlec, CZ

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF LKNA 150500Z 1506/1606 30004KT 9999 BKN030 TEMPO 1506/1509 8000 RA BKN024 PROB40 TEMPO 1506/1509 6000 RA BKN008 PROB40 TEMPO 1510/1516 7000 SHRA BKN030TCU BECMG 1513/1515 CAVOK TEMPO 1520/1606 8000 RA BKN035 PROB40 TEMPO 1600/1606 SCT010 BKN020

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Fri
07:00Z
+-1h
Fri
08:00Z
+0h
Fri
09:00Z
+1h
Fri
10:00Z
+2h
Fri
11:00Z
+3h
Fri
12:00Z
+4h
Fri
13:00Z
+5h
Fri
14:00Z
+6h
Fri
15:00Z
+7h
Fri
16:00Z
+8h
Fri
17:00Z
+9h
Fri
18:00Z
+10h
Fri
19:00Z
+11h
Fri
20:00Z
+12h
Fri
21:00Z
+13h
Fri
22:00Z
+14h
Fri
23:00Z
+15h
Sat
00:00Z
+16h
Sat
01:00Z
+17h
Sat
02:00Z
+18h
Sat
03:00Z
+19h
Sat
04:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
Wind Speed
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Showers Rain
SHRA
40%
Showers Rain
SHRA
40%
Showers Rain
SHRA
40%
Showers Rain
SHRA
40%
Showers Rain
SHRA
40%
Showers Rain
SHRA
40%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Rain
RA
Rain
RA
Rain
RA
Rain
RA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN030
BKN030
BKN030
BKN030TCU
BKN030TCU
BKN030TCU
BKN030TCU
BKN030TCU
BKN030TCU
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
BKN035
BKN035
BKN035
BKN035
SCT010
BKN020
SCT010
BKN020
SCT010
BKN020
SCT010
BKN020
SCT010
BKN020
Ceiling
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:11Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:11Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:11Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:11Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:11Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:47Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:47Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:47Z
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
VFR
Wind
300° at 4 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 4 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 06:00Z - 09:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
8 km
Weather
Rain
Clouds
BKN024
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 8 km. Weather conditions: Rain. Broken clouds at 2400 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB40 TEMPO 06:00Z - 09:00Z
IFR
Visibility
6 km
Weather
Rain
Clouds
BKN008
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Visibility will be good at 6 km. Weather conditions: Rain. Broken clouds at 800 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

PROB40 TEMPO 10:00Z - 16:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
7 km
Weather
Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN030TCU
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Visibility will be good at 7 km. Weather conditions: Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 13:00Z - 15:00Z
VFR
Visibility
>10km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Visibility will be excellent at more than 10km. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 20:00Z - 06:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
8 km
Weather
Rain
Clouds
BKN035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 8 km. Weather conditions: Rain. Broken clouds at 3500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB40 TEMPO 00:00Z - 06:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
SCT010 BKN020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Scattered clouds at 1000 feet, Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

📚 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.