Kenora Airport

CYQK / YQK

Kenora, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYQK 160140Z 1602/1614 18010KT P6SM FEW040 SCT120 TEMPO 1602/1605 P6SM -SHRA BKN040 BKN120 PROB30 1602/1603 VRB15G25KT 2SM +TSRA BR BKN020 OVC040CB FM160500 18010KT P6SM FEW020 SCT040 FM161200 20010G20KT P6SM SCT020 BKN030 RMK NXT FCST BY 160800Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Tue
03:00Z
+-1h
Tue
04:00Z
+0h
Tue
05:00Z
+1h
Tue
06:00Z
+2h
Tue
07:00Z
+3h
Tue
08:00Z
+4h
Tue
09:00Z
+5h
Tue
10:00Z
+6h
Tue
11:00Z
+7h
Tue
12:00Z
+8h
Wind Dir
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
200°
S
Wind Speed
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
G20kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
FCST
FCST
Clouds
FEW040
SCT120
FEW040
SCT120
FEW020
SCT040
FEW020
SCT040
FEW020
SCT040
FEW020
SCT040
FEW020
SCT040
FEW020
SCT040
FEW040
SCT120
SCT020
BKN030
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
3000ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:51
🌙
Night
🌅 05:51
🌙
Night
🌅 05:51
☀️
Day
🌅 05:51
☀️
Day
🌅 05:51
☀️
Day
☀️
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
180° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW040 SCT120
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South (180°) at 10kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 4000 feet, Scattered clouds at 12000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 2025-10-16 02:00:00 - 2025-09-16 05:00:00
VFR
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN040 BKN120
📖 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 4000 feet, Broken clouds at 12000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 2025-10-16 02:00:00 - 2025-10-16 03:00:00
IFR
Wind
VRB° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Heavy Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN020 OVC040CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds will be variable in direction at 15kt. Gusts up to 25kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Heavy Thunderstorm Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 2000 feet, Overcast skies at 4000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM160500 2025-09-16 05:00:00 - 2025-09-16 11:00:00
VFR
Wind
180° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW020 SCT040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (180°) at 10kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 2000 feet, Scattered clouds at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM161200 2025-09-16 12:00:00 - 2025-09-16 18:00:00
VFR
Wind
200° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
FCST
Clouds
SCT020 BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 10kt. Gusts up to 20kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: FCST. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 3000 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.