Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport

CYQM / YQM

Moncton, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF AMD CYQM 041025Z 0410/0506 22005KT P6SM SCT015 OVC025 TEMPO 0410/0412 5SM -SN OVC015 FM041200 25012KT P6SM FEW015 BKN030 TEMPO 0412/0415 BKN015 BKN030 FM041500 25015G25KT P6SM FEW040 FM042200 25012KT P6SM SKC FM050300 26010KT P6SM BKN140 BKN200 BECMG 0504/0506 04012KT RMK NXT FCST BY 041200Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
11:00Z
+-1h
Wed
12:00Z
+0h
Wed
13:00Z
+1h
Wed
14:00Z
+2h
Wed
15:00Z
+3h
Wed
16:00Z
+4h
Wed
17:00Z
+5h
Wed
18:00Z
+6h
Wed
19:00Z
+7h
Wed
20:00Z
+8h
Wed
21:00Z
+9h
Wed
22:00Z
+10h
Wed
23:00Z
+11h
Thu
00:00Z
+12h
Thu
01:00Z
+13h
Thu
02:00Z
+14h
Thu
03:00Z
+15h
Thu
04:00Z
+16h
Wind Dir
220°
SW
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
220°
SW
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
260°
W
40°
NE
Wind Speed
5 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
5 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
10 kt
12 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
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
FCST
FCST
Clouds
SCT015
OVC025
BKN015
BKN030
BKN015
BKN030
BKN015
BKN030
FEW040
FEW040
FEW040
FEW040
FEW040
FEW040
SCT015
OVC025
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
BKN140
BKN200
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
2,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
2,500 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
14,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:32Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:32Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:32Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:32Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:32Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:26Z
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
220° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT015 OVC025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 1500 feet, Overcast skies at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 10:00Z - 12:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Light Snow
Clouds
OVC015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Light Snow. Overcast skies at 1500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM041200 12:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Wind
250° at 12 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW015 BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 1500 feet, Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 12:00Z - 15:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
BKN015 BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Broken clouds at 1500 feet, Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM041500 15:00Z - 21:00Z
VFR
Wind
250° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM042200 22:00Z - 04:00Z
VFR
Wind
250° at 12 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM050300 03:00Z - 09:00Z
VFR
Wind
260° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN140 BKN200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (260°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 14000 feet, Broken clouds at 20000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 04:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Wind
40° at 12 kt
Weather
FCST
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Northeast (40°) at 12 kt. 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.