Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport

CYQM / YQM

Moncton, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYQM 271740Z 2718/2818 07008G18KT P6SM FEW050 FEW200 FM280100 VRB03KT P6SM SKC PROB30 2803/2806 2SM BR FM280600 VRB03KT 6SM BR FEW004 PROB30 2806/2809 1SM BR BKN003 FM280900 VRB03KT 1SM BR BKN002 BECMG 2810/2812 6SM BR FEW006 FM281300 VRB03KT P6SM FEW020 FM281600 04007KT P6SM FEW040 RMK NXT FCST BY 280000Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
18:00Z
+-1h
Mon
19:00Z
+0h
Mon
20:00Z
+1h
Mon
21:00Z
+2h
Mon
22:00Z
+3h
Mon
23:00Z
+4h
Tue
00:00Z
+5h
Tue
01:00Z
+6h
Tue
02:00Z
+7h
Tue
03:00Z
+8h
Tue
04:00Z
+9h
Tue
05:00Z
+10h
Tue
06:00Z
+11h
Tue
07:00Z
+12h
Tue
08:00Z
+13h
Tue
09:00Z
+14h
Tue
10:00Z
+15h
Tue
11:00Z
+16h
Tue
12:00Z
+17h
Tue
13:00Z
+18h
Tue
14:00Z
+19h
Tue
15:00Z
+20h
Tue
16:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
VRB
VRB
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
VRB
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
Wind Speed
8 kt
G18 kt
8 kt
G18 kt
8 kt
G18 kt
8 kt
G18 kt
8 kt
G18 kt
8 kt
G18 kt
8 kt
G18 kt
3 kt
G18 kt
3 kt
G18 kt
8 kt
G18 kt
8 kt
G18 kt
8 kt
G18 kt
8 kt
G18 kt
8 kt
G18 kt
8 kt
G18 kt
3 kt
G18 kt
8 kt
G18 kt
8 kt
G18 kt
8 kt
G18 kt
8 kt
G18 kt
8 kt
G18 kt
8 kt
G18 kt
8 kt
G18 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
1SM
1SM
1SM
1SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
30%
Mist
BR
30%
Mist
BR
30%
Mist
BR
30%
Mist
BR
30%
Mist
BR
30%
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Clouds
FEW050
FEW200
FEW050
FEW200
FEW050
FEW200
FEW050
FEW200
FEW050
FEW200
FEW050
FEW200
FEW050
FEW200
CLR
CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
BKN003
BKN003
BKN003
BKN002
FEW006
FEW006
FEW006
FEW006
FEW006
FEW006
FEW006
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
300 ft
AGL
300 ft
AGL
300 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 19:11Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:11Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:11Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:11Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:49Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:49Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:49Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:49Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:49Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
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
70° at 8 kt
Gusts: 18 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW050 FEW200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East-Northeast (70°) at 8 kt. Gusts up to 18 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 5000 feet, Few clouds at 20000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM280100 01:00Z - 07:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 03:00Z - 06:00Z
IFR
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Mist
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM280600 06:00Z - 12:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
FEW004
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Few clouds at 400 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 06:00Z - 09:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
1SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
BKN003
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 1SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 300 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

FM280900 09:00Z - 15:00Z
LIFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
1SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
BKN002
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 1SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 200 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

BECMG 10:00Z - 12:00Z
VFR
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
FEW006
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Few clouds at 600 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM281300 13:00Z - 19:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 2000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM281600 16:00Z - 22:00Z
VFR
Wind
40° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
FCST
Clouds
FEW040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northeast (40°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: FCST. Few clouds at 4000 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.