Calgary / Springbank Airport

CYBW

Calgary, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF AMD CYBW 100124Z 1001/1004 33005KT P6SM BKN070 TEMPO 1001/1002 VRB15G25KT 6SM TSRA OVC060CB FM100200 33005KT P6SM BKN070 BKN120 TEMPO 1002/1004 P6SM -SHRA PROB30 1002/1004 VRB20G30KT 5SM TSRA OVC050CB RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 101200Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
06:00Z
+-1h
Wed
07:00Z
+0h
Wed
08:00Z
+1h
Wed
09:00Z
+2h
Wed
10:00Z
+3h
Wed
11:00Z
+4h
Wed
12:00Z
+5h
Wed
13:00Z
+6h
Wed
14:00Z
+7h
Wed
15:00Z
+8h
Wed
16:00Z
+9h
Wed
17:00Z
+10h
Wed
18:00Z
+11h
Wed
19:00Z
+12h
Wed
20:00Z
+13h
Wed
21:00Z
+14h
Wed
22:00Z
+15h
Wed
23:00Z
+16h
Thu
00:00Z
+17h
Thu
01:00Z
+18h
Thu
02:00Z
+19h
Thu
03:00Z
+20h
Thu
04:00Z
+21h
Thu
05:00Z
+22h
Thu
06:00Z
+23h
Thu
07:00Z
+24h
Thu
08:00Z
+25h
Thu
09:00Z
+26h
Thu
10:00Z
+27h
Thu
11:00Z
+28h
Thu
12:00Z
+29h
Thu
13:00Z
+30h
Thu
14:00Z
+31h
Thu
15:00Z
+32h
Thu
16:00Z
+33h
Thu
17:00Z
+34h
Thu
18:00Z
+35h
Thu
19:00Z
+36h
Thu
20:00Z
+37h
Thu
21:00Z
+38h
Thu
22:00Z
+39h
Thu
23:00Z
+40h
Fri
00:00Z
+41h
Fri
01:00Z
+42h
Fri
02:00Z
+43h
Fri
03:00Z
+44h
Fri
04:00Z
+45h
Wind Dir
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
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330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
Wind Speed
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>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
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
Ceiling
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
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7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
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7,000 ft
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7,000 ft
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7,000 ft
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7,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌅 04:28Z
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Day
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Day
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🌇 19:31Z
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🌇 19:31Z
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🌇 19:31Z
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Dusk
🌇 19:31Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:31Z
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Night
🌙
Night
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Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:28Z
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Night
🌅 04:28Z
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Dawn
🌅 04:28Z
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Day
🌅 04:28Z
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🌅 04:28Z
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🌇 19:31Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:31Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:31Z
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Dusk
🌇 19:31Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:31Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:28Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:28Z
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Dawn
🌅 04:28Z
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
330° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North-Northwest (330°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 7000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 01:00Z - 02:00Z
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
OVC060CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds will be variable in direction at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Overcast skies at 6000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM100200 02:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
330° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN070 BKN120
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (330°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 7000 feet, Broken clouds at 12000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 02:00Z - 04:00Z
VFR
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain
📖 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 Showers Rain. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 02:00Z - 04:00Z
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 20 kt
Gusts: 30 kt
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain, FCST, FCST
Clouds
OVC050CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds will be variable in direction at 20 kt. Gusts up to 30 kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain, FCST, FCST. Overcast skies at 5000 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.