Montreal International (Mirabel) Airport

CYMX / YMX

Montréal, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYMX 172340Z 1800/1824 VRB03KT 6SM -SN SCT008 OVC015 TEMPO 1800/1802 2SM -SN OVC008 FM180200 01005KT 6SM -SN OVC010 TEMPO 1802/1805 4SM -SN BR OVC008 PROB30 1802/1805 2SM -FZDZ -SN BR OVC005 FM180500 VRB03KT 4SM -SN SCT008 BKN012 BKN060 TEMPO 1805/1807 P6SM NSW SCT020 BKN060 BECMG 1805/1807 22006KT FM180700 22006KT P6SM BKN020 BKN060 BECMG 1814/1816 25012G22KT FM181600 25012G22KT P6SM BKN030 BKN060 BECMG 1821/1823 VRB03KT RMK NXT FCST BY 180600Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
02:00Z
+-1h
Sun
03:00Z
+0h
Sun
04:00Z
+1h
Sun
05:00Z
+2h
Sun
06:00Z
+3h
Sun
07:00Z
+4h
Sun
08:00Z
+5h
Sun
09:00Z
+6h
Sun
10:00Z
+7h
Sun
11:00Z
+8h
Sun
12:00Z
+9h
Sun
13:00Z
+10h
Sun
14:00Z
+11h
Sun
15:00Z
+12h
Sun
16:00Z
+13h
Sun
17:00Z
+14h
Sun
18:00Z
+15h
Sun
19:00Z
+16h
Sun
20:00Z
+17h
Sun
21:00Z
+18h
Sun
22:00Z
+19h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
G22kt
3kt
G22kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
12kt
G22kt
12kt
G22kt
12kt
G22kt
12kt
G22kt
12kt
G22kt
12kt
G22kt
12kt
G22kt
3kt
G22kt
3kt
G22kt
Visibility
6SM
6SM
6SM
>6SM
>6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
Weather
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
Clouds
SCT008
OVC015
SCT008
OVC015
SCT008
OVC015
SCT020
BKN060
SCT020
BKN060
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
1500ft
AGL
1500ft
AGL
1500ft
AGL
6000ft
AGL
6000ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 07:16
🌙
Night
🌅 07:16
🌅
Dawn
🌅 07:16
☀️
Day
🌅 07:16
☀️
Day
🌅 07:16
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 16:43
☀️
Day
🌇 16:43
☀️
Day
🌇 16:43
🌇
Dusk
🌇 16:43
🌙
Night
🌇 16:43
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
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
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Snow
Clouds
SCT008 OVC015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 3kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Snow. Scattered clouds at 800 feet, Overcast skies at 1500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 2026-02-18 00:00:00 - 2026-02-18 02:00:00
IFR
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Light Snow
Clouds
OVC008
📖 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 800 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM180200 2026-02-18 02:00:00 - 2026-02-18 08:00:00
IFR
Wind
10° at 5 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Snow
Clouds
OVC010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North (10°) at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Snow. Overcast skies at 1000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

TEMPO 2026-02-18 02:00:00 - 2026-01-18 05:00:00
IFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Light Snow, Mist
Clouds
OVC008
📖 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, Mist. Overcast skies at 800 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

PROB30 2026-02-18 02:00:00 - 2026-01-18 05:00:00
IFR
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Light Freezing Drizzle, Light Snow, Mist
Clouds
OVC005
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Light Freezing Drizzle, Light Snow, Mist. Overcast skies at 500 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM180500 2026-01-18 05:00:00 - 2026-01-18 11:00:00
IFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Light Snow
Clouds
SCT008 BKN012 BKN060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3kt. Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Light Snow. Scattered clouds at 800 feet, Broken clouds at 1200 feet, Broken clouds at 6000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

TEMPO 2026-01-18 05:00:00 - 2026-01-18 07:00:00
VFR
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT020 BKN060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2026-01-18 05:00:00 - 2026-01-18 07:00:00
VFR
Wind
220° at 6 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 6kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM180700 2026-01-18 07:00:00 - 2026-01-18 13:00:00
MVFR
Wind
220° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN020 BKN060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 6kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 6000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 2026-01-18 14:00:00 - 2026-01-18 16:00:00
VFR
Wind
250° at 12 kt
Gusts: 22 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 12kt. Gusts up to 22kt are expected. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM181600 2026-01-18 16:00:00 - 2026-01-18 22:00:00
VFR
Wind
250° at 12 kt
Gusts: 22 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN030 BKN060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 12kt. Gusts up to 22kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 3000 feet, Broken clouds at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2026-01-18 21:00:00 - 2026-01-18 23:00:00
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Weather
FCST
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds will be variable in direction at 3kt. Weather conditions: 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.