Nanaimo Airport

CYCD / YCD

Nanaimo, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYCD 132340Z 1400/1405 16006KT P6SM FEW008 BKN040 BKN100 TEMPO 1400/1405 5SM -SHRA BR BKN020 OVC040 RMK NXT FCST BY 141600Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
10:00Z
+-1h
Sat
11:00Z
+0h
Sat
12:00Z
+1h
Sat
13:00Z
+2h
Sat
14:00Z
+3h
Sat
15:00Z
+4h
Sat
16:00Z
+5h
Sat
17:00Z
+6h
Sat
18:00Z
+7h
Sat
19:00Z
+8h
Sat
20:00Z
+9h
Sat
21:00Z
+10h
Sat
22:00Z
+11h
Sat
23:00Z
+12h
Sun
00:00Z
+13h
Sun
01:00Z
+14h
Sun
02:00Z
+15h
Sun
03:00Z
+16h
Sun
04:00Z
+17h
Sun
05:00Z
+18h
Sun
06:00Z
+19h
Sun
07:00Z
+20h
Sun
08:00Z
+21h
Sun
09:00Z
+22h
Sun
10:00Z
+23h
Sun
11:00Z
+24h
Sun
12:00Z
+25h
Sun
13:00Z
+26h
Sun
14:00Z
+27h
Sun
15:00Z
+28h
Sun
16:00Z
+29h
Sun
17:00Z
+30h
Sun
18:00Z
+31h
Sun
19:00Z
+32h
Sun
20:00Z
+33h
Sun
21:00Z
+34h
Sun
22:00Z
+35h
Sun
23:00Z
+36h
Mon
00:00Z
+37h
Mon
01:00Z
+38h
Mon
02:00Z
+39h
Mon
03:00Z
+40h
Mon
04:00Z
+41h
Mon
05:00Z
+42h
Mon
06:00Z
+43h
Mon
07:00Z
+44h
Mon
08:00Z
+45h
Wind Dir
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
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160°
S
160°
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160°
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160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
S
160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
Wind Speed
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
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6 kt
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6 kt
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6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
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>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
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>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW008
BKN040
FEW008
BKN040
FEW008
BKN040
FEW008
BKN040
FEW008
BKN040
FEW008
BKN040
FEW008
BKN040
FEW008
BKN040
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BKN040
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BKN040
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BKN040
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BKN040
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BKN040
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BKN040
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BKN040
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BKN040
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BKN040
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BKN040
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BKN040
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BKN040
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BKN040
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BKN040
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BKN040
FEW008
BKN040
FEW008
BKN040
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BKN040
FEW008
BKN040
FEW008
BKN040
FEW008
BKN040
Ceiling
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
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4,000 ft
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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
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Day
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Day
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Day
🌇 17:06Z
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Day
🌇 17:06Z
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Day
🌇 17:06Z
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Night
🌇 17:06Z
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Night
🌇 17:06Z
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Night
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Night
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Night
🌅 06:52Z
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Night
🌅 06:52Z
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Night
🌅 06:52Z
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🌅 06:52Z
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🌅 06:52Z
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🌇 17:07Z
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🌇 17:07Z
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🌇 17:07Z
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🌇 17:07Z
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🌇 17:07Z
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🌅 06:51Z
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🌅 06:51Z
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Night
🌅 06:51Z
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Day
🌅 06:51Z
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Day
🌅 06:51Z
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
160° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW008 BKN040 BKN100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 800 feet, Broken clouds at 4000 feet, Broken clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 00:00Z - 05:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain, Mist, FCST
Clouds
BKN020 OVC040
📖 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, FCST. Broken clouds at 2000 feet, Overcast skies at 4000 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.