Awantipura Air Force Station

VIAW

Awantipura, IN

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF VIAW 140930Z 1418/1512 VRB02KT 5000 HZ SCT020 BKN090 BECMG 1503/1505 02005KT FEW025 TEMPO 1508/1512 30008KT SCT020 FEW030CB BKN090

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Thu
22:00Z
+-1h
Thu
23:00Z
+0h
Fri
00:00Z
+1h
Fri
01:00Z
+2h
Fri
02:00Z
+3h
Fri
03:00Z
+4h
Fri
04:00Z
+5h
Fri
05:00Z
+6h
Fri
06:00Z
+7h
Fri
07:00Z
+8h
Fri
08:00Z
+9h
Fri
09:00Z
+10h
Fri
10:00Z
+11h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
20°
N
20°
N
20°
N
20°
N
20°
N
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
Wind Speed
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
Visibility
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
Weather
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT020
BKN090
SCT020
BKN090
SCT020
BKN090
SCT020
BKN090
SCT020
BKN090
FEW025
FEW025
FEW025
FEW025
FEW025
SCT020
FEW030CB
SCT020
FEW030CB
SCT020
FEW030CB
Ceiling
9,000 ft
AGL
9,000 ft
AGL
9,000 ft
AGL
9,000 ft
AGL
9,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
9,000 ft
AGL
9,000 ft
AGL
9,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:07Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:07Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:07Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:07Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:07Z
☀️
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
Wind
VRB° at 2 kt
Visibility
5 km
Weather
Haze
Clouds
SCT020 BKN090
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 2 kt. Visibility will be good at 5 km. Weather conditions: Haze. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 9000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 03:00Z - 05:00Z
VFR
Wind
20° at 5 kt
Clouds
FEW025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North-Northeast (20°) at 5 kt. Few clouds at 2500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 08:00Z - 12:00Z
MVFR
Wind
300° at 8 kt
Clouds
SCT020 FEW030CB BKN090
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 8 kt. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Few clouds at 3000 feet, Broken clouds at 9000 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.