St. Anthony Airport

CYAY / YAY

St. Anthony, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYAY 160140Z 1602/1614 19005KT P6SM BKN030 OVC080 TEMPO 1602/1606 5SM -SHRA BR SCT008 OVC020 PROB30 1602/1606 2SM -SHRA BR BKN008 OVC020 FM160600 30010KT P6SM SCT008 BKN020 TEMPO 1606/1612 BKN030 PROB30 1608/1611 BKN008 OVC015 FM161200 35010G20KT P6SM SCT008 OVC020 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 160800Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Tue
03:00Z
+-1h
Tue
04:00Z
+0h
Tue
05:00Z
+1h
Tue
06:00Z
+2h
Tue
07:00Z
+3h
Tue
08:00Z
+4h
Tue
09:00Z
+5h
Tue
10:00Z
+6h
Tue
11:00Z
+7h
Tue
12:00Z
+8h
Wind Dir
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
350°
N
Wind Speed
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
10kt
G20kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
FCST, FCST
FCST FCST
Clouds
BKN030
OVC080
BKN030
OVC080
BKN030
OVC080
BKN030
BKN030
BKN008
OVC015
BKN008
OVC015
BKN008
OVC015
BKN030
SCT008
OVC020
Ceiling
3000ft
AGL
3000ft
AGL
3000ft
AGL
3000ft
AGL
3000ft
AGL
800ft
AGL
800ft
AGL
800ft
AGL
3000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR VFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:50
🌙
Night
🌅 05:50
🌙
Night
🌅 05:50
☀️
Day
🌅 05:50
☀️
Day
🌅 05:50
☀️
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
VFR
Wind
190° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN030 OVC080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South (190°) at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 3000 feet, Overcast skies at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 2025-10-16 02:00:00 - 2025-09-16 06:00:00
MVFR
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain, Mist
Clouds
SCT008 OVC020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain, Mist. Scattered clouds at 800 feet, Overcast skies at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 2025-10-16 02:00:00 - 2025-09-16 06:00:00
IFR
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN008 OVC020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 800 feet, Overcast skies at 2000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM160600 2025-09-16 06:00:00 - 2025-09-16 12:00:00
MVFR
Wind
300° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT008 BKN020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 10kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 800 feet, Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 2025-09-16 06:00:00 - 2025-09-16 12:00:00
VFR
Clouds
BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 2025-09-16 08:00:00 - 2025-09-16 11:00:00
IFR
Clouds
BKN008 OVC015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Broken clouds at 800 feet, Overcast skies at 1500 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM161200 2025-09-16 12:00:00 - 2025-09-16 18:00:00
MVFR
Wind
350° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
FCST, FCST
Clouds
SCT008 OVC020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North (350°) at 10kt. Gusts up to 20kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: FCST, FCST. Scattered clouds at 800 feet, Overcast skies at 2000 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.