Chapleau Airport

CYLD / YLD

Chapleau, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYLD 241941Z 2420/2501 VRB03KT P6SM SCT060 BKN090 TEMPO 2421/2501 P6SM -SHRA BKN060 OVC090 PROB30 2421/2501 VRB15G25KT 5SM TSRA BR OVC050CB RMK NXT FCST BY 251200Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Thu
01:00Z
+-1h
Thu
02:00Z
+0h
Thu
03:00Z
+1h
Thu
04:00Z
+2h
Thu
05:00Z
+3h
Thu
06:00Z
+4h
Thu
07:00Z
+5h
Thu
08:00Z
+6h
Thu
09:00Z
+7h
Thu
10:00Z
+8h
Thu
11:00Z
+9h
Thu
12:00Z
+10h
Thu
13:00Z
+11h
Thu
14:00Z
+12h
Thu
15:00Z
+13h
Thu
16:00Z
+14h
Thu
17:00Z
+15h
Thu
18:00Z
+16h
Thu
19:00Z
+17h
Thu
20:00Z
+18h
Thu
21:00Z
+19h
Thu
22:00Z
+20h
Thu
23:00Z
+21h
Fri
00:00Z
+22h
Fri
01:00Z
+23h
Fri
02:00Z
+24h
Fri
03:00Z
+25h
Fri
04:00Z
+26h
Fri
05:00Z
+27h
Fri
06:00Z
+28h
Fri
07:00Z
+29h
Fri
08:00Z
+30h
Fri
09:00Z
+31h
Fri
10:00Z
+32h
Fri
11:00Z
+33h
Fri
12:00Z
+34h
Fri
13:00Z
+35h
Fri
14:00Z
+36h
Fri
15:00Z
+37h
Fri
16:00Z
+38h
Fri
17:00Z
+39h
Fri
18:00Z
+40h
Fri
19:00Z
+41h
Fri
20:00Z
+42h
Fri
21:00Z
+43h
Fri
22:00Z
+44h
Fri
23:00Z
+45h
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
VRB
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
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
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>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
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☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
SCT060
BKN090
Ceiling
9,000 ft
AGL
9,000 ft
AGL
9,000 ft
AGL
9,000 ft
AGL
9,000 ft
AGL
9,000 ft
AGL
9,000 ft
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9,000 ft
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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
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🌅 04:31Z
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🌇 19:28Z
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🌇 19:28Z
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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
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT060 BKN090
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 6000 feet, Broken clouds at 9000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 21:00Z - 01:00Z
VFR
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN060 OVC090
📖 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. Broken clouds at 6000 feet, Overcast skies at 9000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 21:00Z - 01:00Z
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, FCST
Clouds
OVC050CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds will be variable in direction at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, FCST. Overcast skies at 5000 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.