RU
UOOO
TAF Forecast

Norilsk-Alykel Airport

UOOO / NSK

Norilsk, RU

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:

TAF UOOO 150459Z 1506/1606 17018G28MPS 0500 SN BLSN OVC016 TEMPO 1506/1512 0200 +SN BLSN OVC002 FM151200 15013G21MPS 1200 SN BR OVC011 TEMPO 1512/1606 0300 SN FZRA FZFG VV002 BECMG 1521/1523 11008G15MPS BECMG 1601/1603 06003G08MPS

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	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Wind Speed	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Visibility	0.5 km	0.5 km	0.5 km	0.5 km	0.5 km	0.3 km	0.3 km	0.3 km	0.3 km	0.3 km	0.3 km	0.3 km	0.3 km	0.3 km	0.3 km	0.3 km	0.3 km	0.3 km	0.3 km	0.3 km	0.3 km	0.3 km
Weather	Snow, Blowing Snow SN BLSN	Snow, Blowing Snow SN BLSN	Snow, Blowing Snow SN BLSN	Snow, Blowing Snow SN BLSN	Snow, Blowing Snow SN BLSN	Snow, Freezing Rain, Freezing Fog SN FZRA FZFG	Snow, Freezing Rain, Freezing Fog SN FZRA FZFG	Snow, Freezing Rain, Freezing Fog SN FZRA FZFG	Snow, Freezing Rain, Freezing Fog SN FZRA FZFG	Snow, Freezing Rain, Freezing Fog SN FZRA FZFG	Snow, Freezing Rain, Freezing Fog SN FZRA FZFG	Snow, Freezing Rain, Freezing Fog SN FZRA FZFG	Snow, Freezing Rain, Freezing Fog SN FZRA FZFG	Snow, Freezing Rain, Freezing Fog SN FZRA FZFG	Snow, Freezing Rain, Freezing Fog SN FZRA FZFG	Snow, Freezing Rain, Freezing Fog SN FZRA FZFG	Snow, Freezing Rain, Freezing Fog SN FZRA FZFG	Snow, Freezing Rain, Freezing Fog SN FZRA FZFG	Snow, Freezing Rain, Freezing Fog SN FZRA FZFG	Snow, Freezing Rain, Freezing Fog SN FZRA FZFG	Snow, Freezing Rain, Freezing Fog SN FZRA FZFG	Snow, Freezing Rain, Freezing Fog SN FZRA FZFG
Clouds	OVC016	OVC016	OVC016	OVC016	OVC016	VV002	VV002	VV002	VV002	VV002	VV002	VV002	VV002	VV002	VV002	VV002	VV002	VV002	VV002	VV002	VV002	VV002
Ceiling	1,600 ft AGL	1,600 ft AGL	1,600 ft AGL	1,600 ft AGL	1,600 ft AGL	200 ft 🌫️ Indefinite	200 ft 🌫️ Indefinite	200 ft 🌫️ Indefinite	200 ft 🌫️ Indefinite	200 ft 🌫️ Indefinite	200 ft 🌫️ Indefinite	200 ft 🌫️ Indefinite	200 ft 🌫️ Indefinite	200 ft 🌫️ Indefinite	200 ft 🌫️ Indefinite	200 ft 🌫️ Indefinite	200 ft 🌫️ Indefinite	200 ft 🌫️ Indefinite	200 ft 🌫️ Indefinite	200 ft 🌫️ Indefinite	200 ft 🌫️ Indefinite	200 ft 🌫️ Indefinite
Flight Rules	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR	LIFR
Day/Night	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day 🌇 19:28Z	☀️ Day 🌇 19:28Z	☀️ Day 🌇 19:28Z	🌙 Night 🌇 19:28Z	🌙 Night 🌇 19:28Z	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night 🌅 04:30Z	🌙 Night 🌅 04:30Z	🌙 Night 🌅 04:30Z

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

LIFR

Visibility

0.5 km

Weather

Snow, Blowing Snow

Clouds

OVC016

📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Visibility will be poor at 0.5 km. Weather conditions: Snow, Blowing Snow. Overcast skies at 1600 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

TEMPO 06:00Z - 12:00Z

LIFR

Visibility

0.2 km

Weather

Heavy Snow, Blowing Snow

Clouds

OVC002

📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be poor at 0.2 km. Weather conditions: Heavy Snow, Blowing Snow. Overcast skies at 200 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

FM151200 12:00Z - 18:00Z

LIFR

Visibility

1.2 km

Weather

Snow, Mist

Clouds

OVC011

📖 Plain English Explanation:

Visibility will be poor at 1.2 km. Weather conditions: Snow, Mist. Overcast skies at 1100 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

TEMPO 12:00Z - 06:00Z

LIFR

Visibility

0.3 km

Weather

Snow, Freezing Rain, Freezing Fog

Clouds

VV002

📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be poor at 0.3 km. Weather conditions: Snow, Freezing Rain, Freezing Fog. Vertical visibility at 200 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

BECMG 21:00Z - 23:00Z

VFR

📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 01:00Z - 03:00Z

VFR

📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: 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.