Kugluktuk Airport

CYCO / YCO

Kugluktuk, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYCO 270640Z 2707/2719 VRB03KT P6SM FEW150 BKN300 FM271400 36006KT P6SM BKN080 TEMPO 2714/2719 P6SM -SHRA VCTS BKN070CB BECMG 2716/2718 08006KT RMK NXT FCST BY 271300Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
08:00Z
+-1h
Sat
09:00Z
+0h
Sat
10:00Z
+1h
Sat
11:00Z
+2h
Sat
12:00Z
+3h
Sat
13:00Z
+4h
Sat
14:00Z
+5h
Sat
15:00Z
+6h
Sat
16:00Z
+7h
Sat
17:00Z
+8h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
80°
E
80°
E
80°
E
80°
E
Wind Speed
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Clouds
FEW150
BKN300
FEW150
BKN300
FEW150
BKN300
FEW150
BKN300
FEW150
BKN300
FEW150
BKN300
BKN070CB
BKN070CB
BKN070CB
BKN070CB
Ceiling
30,000 ft
AGL
30,000 ft
AGL
30,000 ft
AGL
30,000 ft
AGL
30,000 ft
AGL
30,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:50Z
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
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW150 BKN300
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 15000 feet, Broken clouds at 30000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM271400 14:00Z - 20:00Z
VFR
Wind
360° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North (360°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 14:00Z - 19:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN070CB
📖 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. Broken clouds at 7000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 16:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Wind
80° at 6 kt
Weather
FCST
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East (80°) at 6 kt. Weather conditions: 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.