Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport

CYQM / YQM

Moncton, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYQM 081740Z 0818/0918 36012G22KT P6SM SCT040 FM082200 35010G20KT P6SM BKN040 TEMPO 0822/0903 P6SM -SN OVC020 FM090300 32010G20KT P6SM -SN SCT015 OVC025 RMK NXT FCST BY 090000Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
23:00Z
+-1h
Mon
00:00Z
+0h
Mon
01:00Z
+1h
Mon
02:00Z
+2h
Mon
03:00Z
+3h
Mon
04:00Z
+4h
Mon
05:00Z
+5h
Mon
06:00Z
+6h
Mon
07:00Z
+7h
Mon
08:00Z
+8h
Mon
09:00Z
+9h
Mon
10:00Z
+10h
Mon
11:00Z
+11h
Mon
12:00Z
+12h
Mon
13:00Z
+13h
Mon
14:00Z
+14h
Mon
15:00Z
+15h
Mon
16:00Z
+16h
Wind Dir
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
Wind Speed
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Snow, FCST
-SN FCST
Light Snow, FCST
-SN FCST
Light Snow, FCST
-SN FCST
Light Snow, FCST
-SN FCST
Light Snow, FCST
-SN FCST
Light Snow, FCST
-SN FCST
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT015
OVC025
SCT015
OVC025
SCT015
OVC025
SCT015
OVC025
SCT015
OVC025
SCT015
OVC025
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:57Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:57Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:57Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:57Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:57Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:02Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:02Z
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
VFR
Wind
360° at 12 kt
Gusts: 22 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North (360°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 22 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM082200 22:00Z - 04:00Z
VFR
Wind
350° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North (350°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 22:00Z - 03:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Snow
Clouds
OVC020
📖 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 Snow. Overcast skies at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM090300 03:00Z - 09:00Z
MVFR
Wind
320° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Snow, FCST
Clouds
SCT015 OVC025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Snow, FCST. Scattered clouds at 1500 feet, Overcast skies at 2500 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.