Edmonton International Airport

CYEG / YEG

Edmonton, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYEG 092340Z 1000/1024 28008KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100 TEMPO 1000/1003 P6SM -SHRA VCTS BKN070CB BECMG 1001/1003 31008KT FM100300 31008KT P6SM BKN040 OVC120 TEMPO 1003/1010 P6SM -SHRA BECMG 1004/1006 27008KT FM101000 27008KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040 OVC080 TEMPO 1010/1015 6SM -RA BR SCT007 BKN020 OVC030 BECMG 1012/1014 32010G20KT FM101500 32010G20KT P6SM -RA OVC025 TEMPO 1015/1017 5SM -RA BR SCT007 OVC020 FM101700 32010G20KT P6SM -SHRA OVC025 PROB30 1017/1024 5SM TSRA BR OVC020CB RMK NXT FCST BY 100300Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
02:00Z
+-1h
Wed
03:00Z
+0h
Wed
04:00Z
+1h
Wed
05:00Z
+2h
Wed
06:00Z
+3h
Wed
07:00Z
+4h
Wed
08:00Z
+5h
Wed
09:00Z
+6h
Wed
10:00Z
+7h
Wed
11:00Z
+8h
Wed
12:00Z
+9h
Wed
13:00Z
+10h
Wed
14:00Z
+11h
Wed
15:00Z
+12h
Wed
16:00Z
+13h
Wed
17:00Z
+14h
Wed
18:00Z
+15h
Wed
19:00Z
+16h
Wed
20:00Z
+17h
Wed
21:00Z
+18h
Wed
22:00Z
+19h
Wind Dir
280°
W
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
Wind Speed
8 kt
8 kt
G20 kt
8 kt
G20 kt
8 kt
G20 kt
8 kt
G20 kt
8 kt
G20 kt
8 kt
G20 kt
8 kt
G20 kt
8 kt
G20 kt
8 kt
G20 kt
8 kt
G20 kt
8 kt
G20 kt
8 kt
G20 kt
8 kt
G20 kt
8 kt
G20 kt
8 kt
G20 kt
8 kt
G20 kt
8 kt
G20 kt
8 kt
G20 kt
8 kt
G20 kt
8 kt
G20 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, FCST
TSRA BR FCST
30%
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, FCST
TSRA BR FCST
30%
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, FCST
TSRA BR FCST
30%
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, FCST
TSRA BR FCST
30%
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, FCST
TSRA BR FCST
30%
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, FCST
TSRA BR FCST
30%
Clouds
SCT070
BKN100
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
SCT007
BKN020
SCT007
BKN020
SCT007
BKN020
SCT007
BKN020
SCT007
BKN020
SCT007
OVC020
SCT007
OVC020
OVC020CB
OVC020CB
OVC020CB
OVC020CB
OVC020CB
OVC020CB
Ceiling
10,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:25Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:25Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 04:25Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:25Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:25Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:34Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:34Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:34Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 19:34Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:34Z
🌙
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
280° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT070 BKN100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West (280°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 7000 feet, Broken clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 00:00Z - 03:00Z
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 01:00Z - 03:00Z
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.

FM100300 03:00Z - 09:00Z
VFR
Wind
310° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN040 OVC120
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (310°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 4000 feet, Overcast skies at 12000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 03:00Z - 10:00Z
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.

BECMG 04:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Wind
270° at 8 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West (270°) at 8 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM101000 10:00Z - 16:00Z
VFR
Wind
270° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT020 BKN040 OVC080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (270°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 4000 feet, Overcast skies at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 10:00Z - 15:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Rain, Mist
Clouds
SCT007 BKN020 OVC030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Mist. Scattered clouds at 700 feet, Broken clouds at 2000 feet, Overcast skies at 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 12:00Z - 14:00Z
VFR
Wind
320° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM101500 15:00Z - 21:00Z
MVFR
Wind
320° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Rain
Clouds
OVC025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain. Overcast skies at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 15:00Z - 17:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Light Rain, Mist
Clouds
SCT007 OVC020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Mist. Scattered clouds at 700 feet, Overcast skies at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM101700 17:00Z - 23:00Z
MVFR
Wind
320° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
OVC025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Overcast skies at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 17:00Z - 00:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, FCST
Clouds
OVC020CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, FCST. Overcast skies at 2000 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.