Iqaluit Airport

CYFB / YFB

Iqaluit, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYFB 160540Z 1606/1706 VRB03KT 1 1/2SM -RA BR BKN002 OVC015 TEMPO 1606/1609 6SM BR SCT002 OVC025 FM160900 32005KT P6SM SCT008 OVC040 TEMPO 1609/1614 5SM -DZ BR BKN006 OVC020 FM161400 33010KT P6SM BKN020 TEMPO 1614/1619 BKN030 FM161900 33008KT P6SM BKN030 TEMPO 1619/1704 BKN020 FM170400 VRB03KT 2SM -DZ BR BKN004 OVC020 RMK NXT FCST BY 161200Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Tue
06:00Z
+-1h
Tue
07:00Z
+0h
Tue
08:00Z
+1h
Tue
09:00Z
+2h
Tue
10:00Z
+3h
Tue
11:00Z
+4h
Tue
12:00Z
+5h
Tue
13:00Z
+6h
Tue
14:00Z
+7h
Tue
15:00Z
+8h
Tue
16:00Z
+9h
Tue
17:00Z
+10h
Tue
18:00Z
+11h
Tue
19:00Z
+12h
Tue
20:00Z
+13h
Tue
21:00Z
+14h
Tue
22:00Z
+15h
Tue
23:00Z
+16h
Wed
00:00Z
+17h
Wed
01:00Z
+18h
Wed
02:00Z
+19h
Wed
03:00Z
+20h
Wed
04:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
Visibility
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
2SM
Weather
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Drizzle, Mist
-DZ BR
Light Drizzle, Mist
-DZ BR
Light Drizzle, Mist
-DZ BR
Light Drizzle, Mist
-DZ BR
Light Drizzle, Mist
-DZ BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Drizzle, Mist, FCST
-DZ BR FCST
Clouds
BKN002
OVC015
BKN002
OVC015
BKN002
OVC015
BKN006
OVC020
BKN006
OVC020
BKN006
OVC020
BKN006
OVC020
BKN006
OVC020
BKN030
BKN030
BKN030
BKN030
BKN030
BKN020
BKN020
BKN020
BKN020
BKN020
BKN020
BKN020
BKN020
BKN020
BKN004
OVC020
Ceiling
200ft
AGL
200ft
AGL
200ft
AGL
600ft
AGL
600ft
AGL
600ft
AGL
600ft
AGL
600ft
AGL
3000ft
AGL
3000ft
AGL
3000ft
AGL
3000ft
AGL
3000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
400ft
AGL
Flight Rules LIFR LIFR LIFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR LIFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌅 05:49
☀️
Day
🌅 05:49
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:10
☀️
Day
🌇 18:10
☀️
Day
🌇 18:10
🌙
Night
🌇 18:10
🌙
Night
🌇 18:10
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:51
🌙
Night
🌅 05:51
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
LIFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
1/2SM
Weather
Light Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN002 OVC015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 3kt. Visibility will be moderate at 1/2SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 200 feet, Overcast skies at 1500 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

TEMPO 2025-10-16 06:00:00 - 2025-09-16 09:00:00
MVFR
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
SCT002 OVC025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Scattered clouds at 200 feet, Overcast skies at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM160900 2025-09-16 09:00:00 - 2025-09-16 15:00:00
VFR
Wind
320° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT008 OVC040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 800 feet, Overcast skies at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 2025-09-16 09:00:00 - 2025-09-16 14:00:00
IFR
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Light Drizzle, Mist
Clouds
BKN006 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 Drizzle, Mist. Broken clouds at 600 feet, Overcast skies at 2000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM161400 2025-09-16 14:00:00 - 2025-09-16 20:00:00
MVFR
Wind
330° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (330°) at 10kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 2025-09-16 14:00:00 - 2025-09-16 19:00:00
VFR
Clouds
BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM161900 2025-09-16 19:00:00 - 2025-09-17 01:00:00
VFR
Wind
330° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (330°) at 8kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 2025-09-16 19:00:00 - 2025-09-17 04:00:00
MVFR
Clouds
BKN020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM170400 2025-09-17 04:00:00 - 2025-09-17 10:00:00
LIFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Light Drizzle, Mist, FCST
Clouds
BKN004 OVC020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3kt. Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Light Drizzle, Mist, FCST. Broken clouds at 400 feet, Overcast skies at 2000 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument 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.