Almaty International Airport

UAAA / ALA

Almaty, KZ

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF UAAA 041105Z 0412/0512 22003G08MPS 9999 SCT050CB BKN100 TX28/0510Z TN14/0501Z TEMPO 0412/0418 28008G15MPS 3100 -TSRA BR BKN011CB OVC030 TEMPO 0418/0502 16005MPS 3100 BR FU BECMG 0503/0505 34003MPS FEW050 SCT100 TEMPO 0503/0512 04005G10MPS

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
16:00Z
+-1h
Sat
17:00Z
+0h
Sat
18:00Z
+1h
Sat
19:00Z
+2h
Sat
20:00Z
+3h
Sat
21:00Z
+4h
Sat
22:00Z
+5h
Sat
23:00Z
+6h
Sun
00:00Z
+7h
Sun
01:00Z
+8h
Sun
02:00Z
+9h
Sun
03:00Z
+10h
Sun
04:00Z
+11h
Sun
05:00Z
+12h
Sun
06:00Z
+13h
Sun
07:00Z
+14h
Sun
08:00Z
+15h
Sun
09:00Z
+16h
Sun
10:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Wind Speed -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
3.1 km
3.1 km
3.1 km
3.1 km
3.1 km
3.1 km
3.1 km
3.1 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist, Smoke
BR FU
Mist, Smoke
BR FU
Mist, Smoke
BR FU
Mist, Smoke
BR FU
Mist, Smoke
BR FU
Mist, Smoke
BR FU
Mist, Smoke
BR FU
Mist, Smoke
BR FU
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT050CB
BKN100
SCT050CB
BKN100
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
SCT050CB
BKN100
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
10,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:20Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:20Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:20Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:20Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:20Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:39Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:39Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:39Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:39Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:39Z
☀️
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
MVFR
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT050CB BKN100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 5000 feet, Broken clouds at 10000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 12:00Z - 18:00Z
IFR
Visibility
3.1 km
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN011CB OVC030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 3.1 km. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 1100 feet, Overcast skies at 3000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

TEMPO 18:00Z - 02:00Z
IFR
Visibility
3.1 km
Weather
Mist, Smoke
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 3.1 km. Weather conditions: Mist, Smoke. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 03:00Z - 05:00Z
VFR
Clouds
FEW050 SCT100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Few clouds at 5000 feet, Scattered clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 03:00Z - 12:00Z
VFR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: 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.