CFB Bagotville / Saguenay-Bagotville Airport

CYBG / YBG

La Baie, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYBG 171140Z 1712/1812 11005KT P6SM SCT150 FM171400 08005KT P6SM OVC040 TEMPO 1714/1719 P6SM -SN FM171900 09008KT 6SM -SN SCT020 OVC040 RMK NXT FCST BY 171500Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
14:00Z
+-1h
Sat
15:00Z
+0h
Sat
16:00Z
+1h
Sat
17:00Z
+2h
Sat
18:00Z
+3h
Sat
19:00Z
+4h
Sat
20:00Z
+5h
Sat
21:00Z
+6h
Sat
22:00Z
+7h
Sat
23:00Z
+8h
Sun
00:00Z
+9h
Sun
01:00Z
+10h
Sun
02:00Z
+11h
Sun
03:00Z
+12h
Sun
04:00Z
+13h
Sun
05:00Z
+14h
Sun
06:00Z
+15h
Sun
07:00Z
+16h
Sun
08:00Z
+17h
Sun
09:00Z
+18h
Sun
10:00Z
+19h
Wind Dir
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
Wind Speed
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Snow, FCST
-SN FCST
Light Snow, FCST
-SN FCST
Light Snow, FCST
-SN FCST
Light Snow, FCST
-SN FCST
Light Snow, FCST
-SN FCST
Light Snow, FCST
-SN FCST
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT150
SCT150
SCT150
SCT150
SCT150
SCT020
OVC040
SCT020
OVC040
SCT020
OVC040
SCT020
OVC040
SCT020
OVC040
SCT020
OVC040
SCT150
SCT150
SCT150
SCT150
SCT150
SCT150
SCT150
SCT150
SCT150
SCT150
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
4000ft
AGL
4000ft
AGL
4000ft
AGL
4000ft
AGL
4000ft
AGL
4000ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 16:39
☀️
Day
🌇 16:39
☀️
Day
🌇 16:39
🌇
Dusk
🌇 16:39
🌙
Night
🌇 16:39
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 07:19
🌙
Night
🌅 07:19
🌅
Dawn
🌅 07:19
☀️
Day
🌅 07:19
☀️
Day
🌅 07:19
☀️
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
110° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East-Southeast (110°) at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM171400 2026-02-17 14:00:00 - 2026-02-17 20:00:00
VFR
Wind
80° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
OVC040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East (80°) at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Overcast skies at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 2026-02-17 14:00:00 - 2026-01-17 19:00:00
VFR
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Snow
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Snow. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM171900 2026-01-17 19:00:00 - 2026-01-18 01:00:00
VFR
Wind
90° at 8 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Snow, FCST
Clouds
SCT020 OVC040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East (90°) at 8kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Snow, FCST. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Overcast skies at 4000 feet. 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.