Sivas Nuri Demirağ Airport

LTAR / VAS

Sivas, TR

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF LTAR 050440Z 0506/0515 36015KT 9999 SCT035 TEMPO 0508/0511 FEW027CB BKN030 PROB40 TEMPO 0511/0515 02018G30KT -TSRA FEW022CB BKN027

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
06:00Z
+-1h
Sun
07:00Z
+0h
Sun
08:00Z
+1h
Sun
09:00Z
+2h
Sun
10:00Z
+3h
Sun
11:00Z
+4h
Sun
12:00Z
+5h
Sun
13:00Z
+6h
Wind Dir
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
20°
N
20°
N
20°
N
Wind Speed
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
18 kt
G30 kt
18 kt
G30 kt
18 kt
G30 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
40%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
40%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
40%
Clouds
SCT035
SCT035
FEW027CB
BKN030
FEW027CB
BKN030
FEW027CB
BKN030
FEW022CB
BKN027
FEW022CB
BKN027
FEW022CB
BKN027
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
2,700 ft
AGL
2,700 ft
AGL
2,700 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌅 04:44Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
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
⛈️ TCU: Towering Cumulus
🌩️ CB: Cumulonimbus
+Nh: Hours from now%: Probability of occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
360° at 15 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North (360°) at 15 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 3500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 08:00Z - 11:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
FEW027CB BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Few clouds at 2700 feet, Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB40 TEMPO 11:00Z - 15:00Z
MVFR
Wind
20° at 18 kt
Gusts: 30 kt
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
FEW022CB BKN027
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Winds from the North-Northeast (20°) at 18 kt. Gusts up to 30 kt are expected. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Few clouds at 2200 feet, Broken clouds at 2700 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.