CA
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TAF Forecast

Estevan Airport

CYEN / YEN

Estevan, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:

TAF AMD CYEN 152123Z 1521/1524 32008KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100 TEMPO 1521/1524 VRB15G25KT 3SM TSRA BKN060CB OVC100 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 161200Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter	Tue 07:00Z +-1h	Tue 08:00Z +0h	Tue 09:00Z +1h	Tue 10:00Z +2h	Tue 11:00Z +3h	Tue 12:00Z +4h	Tue 13:00Z +5h	Tue 14:00Z +6h	Tue 15:00Z +7h	Tue 16:00Z +8h	Tue 17:00Z +9h	Tue 18:00Z +10h	Tue 19:00Z +11h	Tue 20:00Z +12h	Tue 21:00Z +13h	Tue 22:00Z +14h	Tue 23:00Z +15h	Wed 00:00Z +16h	Wed 01:00Z +17h	Wed 02:00Z +18h	Wed 03:00Z +19h	Wed 04:00Z +20h	Wed 05:00Z +21h	Wed 06:00Z +22h	Wed 07:00Z +23h	Wed 08:00Z +24h	Wed 09:00Z +25h	Wed 10:00Z +26h	Wed 11:00Z +27h	Wed 12:00Z +28h	Wed 13:00Z +29h	Wed 14:00Z +30h	Wed 15:00Z +31h	Wed 16:00Z +32h	Wed 17:00Z +33h	Wed 18:00Z +34h	Wed 19:00Z +35h	Wed 20:00Z +36h	Wed 21:00Z +37h	Wed 22:00Z +38h	Wed 23:00Z +39h	Thu 00:00Z +40h	Thu 01:00Z +41h	Thu 02:00Z +42h	Thu 03:00Z +43h	Thu 04:00Z +44h	Thu 05:00Z +45h
Wind Dir	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW	320° NW
Wind Speed	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt	8kt
Visibility	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM	>6SM
Weather	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear
Clouds	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100	SCT060 BKN100
Ceiling	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL	10000ft AGL
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	☀️ Day 🌅 05:51	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day 🌇 18:08	☀️ Day 🌇 18:08	☀️ Day 🌇 18:08	🌙 Night 🌇 18:08	🌙 Night 🌇 18:08	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night 🌅 05:52	🌙 Night 🌅 05:52	🌙 Night 🌅 05:52	☀️ Day 🌅 05:52	☀️ Day 🌅 05:52	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day 🌇 18:07	☀️ Day 🌇 18:07	☀️ Day 🌇 18:07	🌙 Night 🌇 18:07	🌙 Night 🌇 18:07	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night 🌅 05:54	🌙 Night 🌅 05:54	🌙 Night 🌅 05:54

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 occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE

VFR

Wind

320° at 8 kt

Visibility

>6SM

Clouds

SCT060 BKN100

📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 8kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 6000 feet, Broken clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 2025-10-15 21:00:00 - 2025-10-16 00:00:00

MVFR

Wind

VRB° at 15 kt

Gusts: 25 kt

Visibility

3SM

Weather

Thunderstorm Rain, FCST, FCST

Clouds

BKN060CB OVC100

📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds will be variable in direction at 15kt. Gusts up to 25kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 3SM. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain, FCST, FCST. Broken clouds at 6000 feet, Overcast skies at 10000 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.