Fredericton Airport

CYFC / YFC

Fredericton, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYFC 142340Z 1500/1512 19010KT P6SM BKN080 TEMPO 1500/1505 P6SM -SHRA FM150500 17008KT P6SM SCT010 BKN160 TEMPO 1505/1512 BKN010 BKN160 BECMG 1510/1512 17012G22KT RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 150600Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
02:00Z
+-1h
Mon
03:00Z
+0h
Mon
04:00Z
+1h
Mon
05:00Z
+2h
Mon
06:00Z
+3h
Mon
07:00Z
+4h
Mon
08:00Z
+5h
Mon
09:00Z
+6h
Mon
10:00Z
+7h
Wind Dir
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
Wind Speed
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN080
BKN080
BKN080
BKN010
BKN160
BKN010
BKN160
BKN010
BKN160
BKN010
BKN160
BKN010
BKN160
BKN010
BKN160
Ceiling
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:34Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:34Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:34Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:34Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:34Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
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
190° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South (190°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 00:00Z - 05:00Z
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.

FM150500 05:00Z - 11:00Z
VFR
Wind
170° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT010 BKN160
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (170°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 1000 feet, Broken clouds at 16000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 05:00Z - 12:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
BKN010 BKN160
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Broken clouds at 1000 feet, Broken clouds at 16000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 10:00Z - 12:00Z
VFR
Wind
170° at 12 kt
Gusts: 22 kt
Weather
FCST, FCST
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (170°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 22 kt are expected. Weather conditions: FCST, FCST. 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.