Baie-Comeau Airport

CYBC / YBC

Baie-Comeau, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYBC 190140Z 1902/1914 08005KT P6SM -RA BKN040 OVC070 TEMPO 1902/1903 3SM SHRA BR SCT006 OVC015 PROB30 1902/1903 2SM SHRA BR OVC005 FM190300 08008KT 2SM SHRA BR OVC005 TEMPO 1903/1906 6SM -RA BR OVC008 BECMG 1904/1906 08010G20KT FM190600 08010G20KT 1 1/2SM -SHRA BR OVC003 TEMPO 1906/1910 6SM -RA BR OVC006 FM191000 03008KT 4SM -RA BR OVC012 FM191200 35008KT 6SM -SHRA BR SCT015 OVC030 BECMG 1912/1914 29008KT RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 190800Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
02:00Z
+-1h
Sun
03:00Z
+0h
Sun
04:00Z
+1h
Sun
05:00Z
+2h
Sun
06:00Z
+3h
Sun
07:00Z
+4h
Sun
08:00Z
+5h
Sun
09:00Z
+6h
Sun
10:00Z
+7h
Sun
11:00Z
+8h
Sun
12:00Z
+9h
Wind Dir
80°
E
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
80°
E
80°
E
290°
W
Wind Speed
5 kt
8 kt
G20 kt
8 kt
G20 kt
8 kt
G20 kt
8 kt
G20 kt
8 kt
G20 kt
8 kt
G20 kt
8 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
8 kt
G20 kt
Visibility
>6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
Light Rain
-RA
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
FCST, FCST
FCST FCST
Clouds
BKN040
OVC070
OVC008
OVC008
OVC008
OVC006
OVC006
OVC006
OVC006
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
4,000 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:38Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:38Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:38Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:38Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:38Z
☀️
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 occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
80° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Rain
Clouds
BKN040 OVC070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East (80°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain. Broken clouds at 4000 feet, Overcast skies at 7000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 02:00Z - 03:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
3SM
Weather
Showers Rain, Mist
Clouds
SCT006 OVC015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 3SM. Weather conditions: Showers Rain, Mist. Scattered clouds at 600 feet, Overcast skies at 1500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 02:00Z - 03:00Z
IFR
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Showers Rain, Mist
Clouds
OVC005
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Showers Rain, Mist. Overcast skies at 500 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM190300 03:00Z - 09:00Z
IFR
Wind
80° at 8 kt
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Showers Rain, Mist
Clouds
OVC005
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East (80°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Showers Rain, Mist. Overcast skies at 500 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

TEMPO 03:00Z - 06:00Z
IFR
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Rain, Mist
Clouds
OVC008
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Mist. Overcast skies at 800 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 04:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Wind
80° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East (80°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM190600 06:00Z - 12:00Z
LIFR
Wind
80° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
1/2SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain, Mist
Clouds
OVC003
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East (80°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 1/2SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain, Mist. Overcast skies at 300 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

TEMPO 06:00Z - 10:00Z
IFR
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Rain, Mist
Clouds
OVC006
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Mist. Overcast skies at 600 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM191000 10:00Z - 16:00Z
IFR
Wind
30° at 8 kt
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Light Rain, Mist
Clouds
OVC012
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northeast (30°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Mist. Overcast skies at 1200 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM191200 12:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Wind
350° at 8 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain, Mist
Clouds
SCT015 OVC030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North (350°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain, Mist. Scattered clouds at 1500 feet, Overcast skies at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 12:00Z - 14:00Z
VFR
Wind
290° at 8 kt
Weather
FCST, FCST
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Northwest (290°) at 8 kt. Weather conditions: FCST, FCST. 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.