Edmonton International Airport

CYEG / YEG

Edmonton, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYEG 222040Z 2221/2318 34015G30KT P6SM FEW020 BKN040 OVC080 FM222300 34020G30KT P6SM OVC030 TEMPO 2223/2301 P6SM -SHRA OVC020 FM230100 34020G30KT P6SM BKN030 FM230400 33012KT P6SM SCT020 FM231000 32012G22KT P6SM BKN020 FM231400 32020G30KT P6SM BKN030 RMK NXT FCST BY 230000Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
22:00Z
+-1h
Wed
23:00Z
+0h
Thu
00:00Z
+1h
Thu
01:00Z
+2h
Thu
02:00Z
+3h
Thu
03:00Z
+4h
Thu
04:00Z
+5h
Thu
05:00Z
+6h
Thu
06:00Z
+7h
Thu
07:00Z
+8h
Thu
08:00Z
+9h
Thu
09:00Z
+10h
Thu
10:00Z
+11h
Thu
11:00Z
+12h
Thu
12:00Z
+13h
Thu
13:00Z
+14h
Thu
14:00Z
+15h
Thu
15:00Z
+16h
Thu
16:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
Wind Speed
15 kt
G30 kt
15 kt
G30 kt
15 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
12 kt
G30 kt
12 kt
G30 kt
12 kt
G30 kt
12 kt
G30 kt
12 kt
G30 kt
12 kt
G30 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
Clouds
FEW020
BKN040
OVC020
OVC020
BKN030
BKN030
BKN030
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
BKN020
BKN020
BKN020
BKN020
BKN030
BKN030
BKN030
Ceiling
4,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:11Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:11Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:11Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:11Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:11Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:48Z
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
340° at 15 kt
Gusts: 30 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW020 BKN040 OVC080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North-Northwest (340°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 30 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 4000 feet, Overcast skies at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM222300 23:00Z - 05:00Z
VFR
Wind
340° at 20 kt
Gusts: 30 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
OVC030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (340°) at 20 kt. Gusts up to 30 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Overcast skies at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 23:00Z - 01:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
OVC020
📖 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. Overcast skies at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM230100 01:00Z - 07:00Z
VFR
Wind
340° at 20 kt
Gusts: 30 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (340°) at 20 kt. Gusts up to 30 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM230400 04:00Z - 10:00Z
VFR
Wind
330° at 12 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (330°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM231000 10:00Z - 16:00Z
MVFR
Wind
320° at 12 kt
Gusts: 22 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 22 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM231400 14:00Z - 20:00Z
VFR
Wind
320° at 20 kt
Gusts: 30 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
FCST
Clouds
BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 20 kt. Gusts up to 30 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: FCST. Broken clouds at 3000 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.