Cherepovets Airport

ULWC / CEE

Cherepovets, RU

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF ULWC 150500Z 1506/1515 05003G08MPS 9999 SCT010 BKN020 TEMPO 1506/1509 02005G10MPS 5000 -TSRA SCT007 BKN013CB TEMPO 1509/1512 08005G10MPS 3100 -TSRA SCT007 BKN013CB TEMPO 1512/1515 12005G12MPS 2100 -TSRA SCT007 BKN013CB

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Fri
08:00Z
+-1h
Fri
09:00Z
+0h
Fri
10:00Z
+1h
Fri
11:00Z
+2h
Fri
12:00Z
+3h
Fri
13:00Z
+4h
Wind Dir -- -- -- -- -- --
Wind Speed -- -- -- -- -- --
Visibility
10+ km
3.1 km
3.1 km
3.1 km
2.1 km
2.1 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Clouds
SCT010
BKN020
SCT007
BKN013CB
SCT007
BKN013CB
SCT007
BKN013CB
SCT007
BKN013CB
SCT007
BKN013CB
Ceiling
2,000 ft
AGL
1,300 ft
AGL
1,300 ft
AGL
1,300 ft
AGL
1,300 ft
AGL
1,300 ft
AGL
Flight Rules MVFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
☀️
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
MVFR
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT010 BKN020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 1000 feet, Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 06:00Z - 09:00Z
IFR
Visibility
5 km
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
SCT007 BKN013CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 5 km. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Scattered clouds at 700 feet, Broken clouds at 1300 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

TEMPO 09:00Z - 12:00Z
IFR
Visibility
3.1 km
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
SCT007 BKN013CB
📖 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. Scattered clouds at 700 feet, Broken clouds at 1300 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

TEMPO 12:00Z - 15:00Z
IFR
Visibility
2.1 km
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
SCT007 BKN013CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 2.1 km. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Scattered clouds at 700 feet, Broken clouds at 1300 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

📚 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.