Platov International Airport

URRP / ROV

Rostov-on-Don, RU

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF URRP 031955Z 0321/0421 14003G12MPS 9999 BKN020 TX32/0411Z TN21/0401Z TEMPO 0321/0403 06003G12MPS BECMG 0403/0406 18003G12MPS SCT016 SCT020CB TEMPO 0406/0418 21006G14MPS 6000 -TSRAGR BKN016 BKN020CB TEMPO 0418/0421 25003G12MPS

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Fri
21:00Z
+-1h
Fri
22:00Z
+0h
Fri
23:00Z
+1h
Sat
00:00Z
+2h
Sat
01:00Z
+3h
Sat
02:00Z
+4h
Sat
03:00Z
+5h
Sat
04:00Z
+6h
Sat
05:00Z
+7h
Sat
06:00Z
+8h
Sat
07:00Z
+9h
Sat
08:00Z
+10h
Sat
09:00Z
+11h
Sat
10:00Z
+12h
Sat
11:00Z
+13h
Sat
12:00Z
+14h
Sat
13:00Z
+15h
Sat
14:00Z
+16h
Sat
15:00Z
+17h
Sat
16:00Z
+18h
Sat
17:00Z
+19h
Sat
18:00Z
+20h
Sat
19:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Wind Speed -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Thunderstorm RAGR
-TSRAGR
Light Thunderstorm RAGR
-TSRAGR
Light Thunderstorm RAGR
-TSRAGR
Light Thunderstorm RAGR
-TSRAGR
Light Thunderstorm RAGR
-TSRAGR
Light Thunderstorm RAGR
-TSRAGR
Light Thunderstorm RAGR
-TSRAGR
Light Thunderstorm RAGR
-TSRAGR
Light Thunderstorm RAGR
-TSRAGR
Light Thunderstorm RAGR
-TSRAGR
Light Thunderstorm RAGR
-TSRAGR
Light Thunderstorm RAGR
-TSRAGR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN020
BKN020
BKN020
BKN020
BKN020
BKN020
SCT016
SCT020CB
SCT016
SCT020CB
SCT016
SCT020CB
BKN016
BKN020CB
BKN016
BKN020CB
BKN016
BKN020CB
BKN016
BKN020CB
BKN016
BKN020CB
BKN016
BKN020CB
BKN016
BKN020CB
BKN016
BKN020CB
BKN016
BKN020CB
BKN016
BKN020CB
BKN016
BKN020CB
BKN016
BKN020CB
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
1,600 ft
AGL
1,600 ft
AGL
1,600 ft
AGL
1,600 ft
AGL
1,600 ft
AGL
1,600 ft
AGL
1,600 ft
AGL
1,600 ft
AGL
1,600 ft
AGL
1,600 ft
AGL
1,600 ft
AGL
1,600 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌇 19:26Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:33Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:33Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:33Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:33Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:33Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:26Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:26Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:26Z
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
BKN020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

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

TEMPO 21:00Z - 03:00Z
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.

BECMG 03:00Z - 06:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
SCT016 SCT020CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Scattered clouds at 1600 feet, Scattered clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 06:00Z - 18:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
6 km
Weather
Light Thunderstorm RAGR
Clouds
BKN016 BKN020CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 6 km. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm RAGR. Broken clouds at 1600 feet, Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 18:00Z - 21:00Z
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.