Windsor Airport

CYQG / YQG

Windsor, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF AMD CYQG 041422Z 0414/0512 VRB03KT 3/4SM BR OVC003 TEMPO 0414/0415 1/4SM FG VV002 BECMG 0415/0417 P6SM NSW BKN006 FM041700 09005KT 5SM BR BKN006 BECMG 0417/0418 P6SM NSW SCT020 FM041800 08010KT P6SM SCT020 FM050000 07008KT P6SM SCT006 BKN020 OVC080 FM050200 08005KT 6SM BR BKN004 OVC010 FM050400 05005KT 1/2SM -DZ FG VV002 FM050600 05005KT 1/4SM -RA -DZ FG VV002 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 041800Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
16:00Z
+-1h
Wed
17:00Z
+0h
Wed
18:00Z
+1h
Wed
19:00Z
+2h
Wed
20:00Z
+3h
Wed
21:00Z
+4h
Wed
22:00Z
+5h
Wed
23:00Z
+6h
Thu
00:00Z
+7h
Thu
01:00Z
+8h
Thu
02:00Z
+9h
Thu
03:00Z
+10h
Thu
04:00Z
+11h
Thu
05:00Z
+12h
Thu
06:00Z
+13h
Thu
07:00Z
+14h
Thu
08:00Z
+15h
Thu
09:00Z
+16h
Thu
10:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
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
Visibility
3/4SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
Mist
BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
OVC003
BKN006
BKN006
BKN006
BKN006
BKN006
BKN006
BKN006
BKN006
BKN006
BKN006
BKN006
BKN006
BKN006
BKN006
BKN006
BKN006
BKN006
BKN006
Ceiling
300 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
Flight Rules LIFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 17:34Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:34Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:34Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:34Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:24Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:24Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:24Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:24Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:24Z
☀️
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 occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
LIFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
3/4SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
OVC003
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be good at 3/4SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Overcast skies at 300 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

TEMPO 14:00Z - 15:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
1/4SM
Weather
Fog
Clouds
VV002
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 1/4SM. Weather conditions: Fog. Vertical visibility at 200 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

BECMG 15:00Z - 17:00Z
IFR
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN006
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 600 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM041700 17:00Z - 23:00Z
IFR
Wind
90° at 5 kt
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
BKN006
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East (90°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 600 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 17:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM041800 18:00Z - 00:00Z
VFR
Wind
80° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East (80°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM050000 00:00Z - 06:00Z
MVFR
Wind
70° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT006 BKN020 OVC080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Northeast (70°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 600 feet, Broken clouds at 2000 feet, Overcast skies at 8000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM050200 02:00Z - 08:00Z
LIFR
Wind
80° at 5 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
BKN004 OVC010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East (80°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 400 feet, Overcast skies at 1000 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

FM050400 04:00Z - 10:00Z
LIFR
Wind
50° at 5 kt
Visibility
1/2SM
Weather
Light Drizzle, Fog
Clouds
VV002
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northeast (50°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 1/2SM. Weather conditions: Light Drizzle, Fog. Vertical visibility at 200 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

FM050600 06:00Z - 12:00Z
LIFR
Wind
50° at 5 kt
Visibility
1/4SM
Weather
Light Rain, Light Drizzle, Fog, FCST, FCST
Clouds
VV002
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northeast (50°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 1/4SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Light Drizzle, Fog, FCST, FCST. Vertical visibility at 200 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument 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.