Iqaluit Airport

CYFB / YFB

Iqaluit, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF AMD CYFB 082009Z 0820/0918 32010KT P6SM -SN OVC030 TEMPO 0820/0906 1 1/2SM -SN OVC015 FM090600 32010KT P6SM -SN OVC030 TEMPO 0906/0912 2SM -SN OVC015 BECMG 0910/0912 32015KT FM091200 33015KT P6SM -SN OVC030 TEMPO 0912/0918 4SM -SN OVC015 PROB30 0912/0918 2SM -SN BLSN VV010 RMK NXT FCST BY 090000Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
23:00Z
+-1h
Mon
00:00Z
+0h
Mon
01:00Z
+1h
Mon
02:00Z
+2h
Mon
03:00Z
+3h
Mon
04:00Z
+4h
Mon
05:00Z
+5h
Mon
06:00Z
+6h
Mon
07:00Z
+7h
Mon
08:00Z
+8h
Mon
09:00Z
+9h
Mon
10:00Z
+10h
Mon
11:00Z
+11h
Mon
12:00Z
+12h
Mon
13:00Z
+13h
Mon
14:00Z
+14h
Mon
15:00Z
+15h
Mon
16:00Z
+16h
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
Wind Speed
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
Weather
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow, Blowing Snow, FCST
-SN BLSN FCST
30%
Light Snow, Blowing Snow, FCST
-SN BLSN FCST
30%
Light Snow, Blowing Snow, FCST
-SN BLSN FCST
30%
Light Snow, Blowing Snow, FCST
-SN BLSN FCST
30%
Light Snow, Blowing Snow, FCST
-SN BLSN FCST
30%
Clouds
OVC030
OVC030
OVC030
OVC030
OVC030
OVC030
OVC030
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
VV010
VV010
VV010
VV010
VV010
Ceiling
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,000 ft 🌫️
Indefinite
1,000 ft 🌫️
Indefinite
1,000 ft 🌫️
Indefinite
1,000 ft 🌫️
Indefinite
1,000 ft 🌫️
Indefinite
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 07:11Z
🌙
Night
🌅 07:11Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 07:11Z
☀️
Day
🌅 07:11Z
☀️
Day
🌅 07:11Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 16:48Z
☀️
Day
🌇 16:48Z
☀️
Day
🌇 16:48Z
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 occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
320° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Snow
Clouds
OVC030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Snow. Overcast skies at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 20:00Z - 06:00Z
IFR
Visibility
1/2SM
Weather
Light Snow
Clouds
OVC015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 1/2SM. Weather conditions: Light Snow. Overcast skies at 1500 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM090600 06:00Z - 12:00Z
VFR
Wind
320° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Snow
Clouds
OVC030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Snow. Overcast skies at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 06:00Z - 12:00Z
IFR
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Light Snow
Clouds
OVC015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Light Snow. Overcast skies at 1500 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 10:00Z - 12:00Z
VFR
Wind
320° at 15 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 15 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM091200 12:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Wind
330° at 15 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Snow
Clouds
OVC030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (330°) at 15 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Snow. Overcast skies at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 12:00Z - 18:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Light Snow
Clouds
OVC015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Light Snow. Overcast skies at 1500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 12:00Z - 18:00Z
IFR
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Light Snow, Blowing Snow, FCST
Clouds
VV010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Light Snow, Blowing Snow, FCST. Vertical visibility at 1000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

📚 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.