Schefferville Airport

CYKL / YKL

Schefferville, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYKL 250740Z 2508/2520 15007KT P6SM BKN220 FM251200 12012KT P6SM BKN170 FM251600 17010G20KT P6SM BKN120 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 251400Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
11:00Z
+-1h
Mon
12:00Z
+0h
Mon
13:00Z
+1h
Mon
14:00Z
+2h
Mon
15:00Z
+3h
Mon
16:00Z
+4h
Mon
17:00Z
+5h
Mon
18:00Z
+6h
Wind Dir
150°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
Wind Speed
7 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
FCST, FCST
FCST FCST
FCST, FCST
FCST FCST
FCST, FCST
FCST FCST
Clouds
BKN220
BKN170
BKN170
BKN170
BKN170
BKN120
BKN120
BKN120
Ceiling
22,000 ft
AGL
17,000 ft
AGL
17,000 ft
AGL
17,000 ft
AGL
17,000 ft
AGL
12,000 ft
AGL
12,000 ft
AGL
12,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:26Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:26Z
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
150° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN220
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 22000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM251200 12:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Wind
120° at 12 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN170
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 17000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM251600 16:00Z - 22:00Z
VFR
Wind
170° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
FCST, FCST
Clouds
BKN120
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (170°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: FCST, FCST. Broken clouds at 12000 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.