Burwash Airport

CYDB / YDB

Burwash Landing, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYDB 041140Z 0412/0424 11006KT P6SM SCT070 BKN150 TEMPO 0412/0419 BKN070 BECMG 0415/0417 31008KT FM041900 31008KT P6SM SCT040 BKN070 TEMPO 0419/0424 P6SM -SHRA BKN040 OVC070 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 041800Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
12:00Z
+-1h
Sat
13:00Z
+0h
Sat
14:00Z
+1h
Sat
15:00Z
+2h
Sat
16:00Z
+3h
Sat
17:00Z
+4h
Sat
18:00Z
+5h
Sat
19:00Z
+6h
Sat
20:00Z
+7h
Sat
21:00Z
+8h
Sat
22:00Z
+9h
Wind Dir
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
Wind Speed
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Showers Rain, FCST, FCST
-SHRA FCST FCST
Light Showers Rain, FCST, FCST
-SHRA FCST FCST
Light Showers Rain, FCST, FCST
-SHRA FCST FCST
Light Showers Rain, FCST, FCST
-SHRA FCST FCST
Clouds
SCT070
BKN150
SCT070
BKN150
SCT070
BKN150
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
BKN040
OVC070
BKN040
OVC070
BKN040
OVC070
BKN040
OVC070
Ceiling
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:43Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:43Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:43Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 19:43Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:43Z
🌙
Night
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 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT070 BKN150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East-Southeast (110°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 7000 feet, Broken clouds at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 12:00Z - 19:00Z
VFR
Clouds
BKN070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Broken clouds at 7000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 15:00Z - 17:00Z
VFR
Wind
310° at 8 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Northwest (310°) at 8 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM041900 19:00Z - 01:00Z
VFR
Wind
310° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT040 BKN070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (310°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet, Broken clouds at 7000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 19:00Z - 00:00Z
VFR
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain, FCST, FCST
Clouds
BKN040 OVC070
📖 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, FCST, FCST. Broken clouds at 4000 feet, Overcast skies at 7000 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.