Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport

CYQM / YQM

Moncton, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF AMD CYQM 041158Z 0412/0512 23007KT P6SM SCT003 BKN012 BKN030 TEMPO 0412/0413 2SM -SN BKN003 BKN030 FM041300 25012KT P6SM FEW015 BKN030 TEMPO 0413/0415 BKN015 BKN030 FM041500 25015G25KT P6SM FEW040 FM042200 25012KT P6SM SKC FM050300 26010KT P6SM FEW040 BKN140 BKN200 FM050500 26010KT 5SM -SHRASN BKN015 BKN040 OVC080 BECMG 0505/0507 04012KT FM050700 04012KT 2SM -SHSN OVC012 BECMG 0507/0509 03012G22KT RMK NXT FCST BY 041800Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
12:00Z
+-1h
Wed
13:00Z
+0h
Wed
14:00Z
+1h
Wed
15:00Z
+2h
Wed
16:00Z
+3h
Wed
17:00Z
+4h
Wed
18:00Z
+5h
Wed
19:00Z
+6h
Wed
20:00Z
+7h
Wed
21:00Z
+8h
Wed
22:00Z
+9h
Wed
23:00Z
+10h
Thu
00:00Z
+11h
Thu
01:00Z
+12h
Thu
02:00Z
+13h
Thu
03:00Z
+14h
Thu
04:00Z
+15h
Thu
05:00Z
+16h
Thu
06:00Z
+17h
Thu
07:00Z
+18h
Thu
08:00Z
+19h
Thu
09:00Z
+20h
Thu
10:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir
230°
SW
30°
NE
30°
NE
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
230°
SW
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
260°
W
260°
W
40°
NE
40°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
Wind Speed
7 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 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
7 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
10 kt
10 kt
12 kt
12 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
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
Clouds
SCT003
BKN012
BKN015
BKN030
BKN015
BKN030
FEW040
FEW040
FEW040
FEW040
FEW040
FEW040
SCT003
BKN012
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
FEW040
BKN140
FEW040
BKN140
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
1,200 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
1,200 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
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
🌙
Night
🌅 06:26Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:26Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:26Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:26Z
☀️
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
MVFR
Wind
230° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT003 BKN012 BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southwest (230°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 300 feet, Broken clouds at 1200 feet, Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 12:00Z - 13:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Light Snow
Clouds
BKN003 BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Light Snow. Broken clouds at 300 feet, Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

FM041300 13:00Z - 19:00Z
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 13:00Z - 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
FEW040 BKN140 BKN200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (260°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 4000 feet, Broken clouds at 14000 feet, Broken clouds at 20000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM050500 05:00Z - 11:00Z
MVFR
Wind
260° at 10 kt
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Light Showers RASN
Clouds
BKN015 BKN040 OVC080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (260°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers RASN. Broken clouds at 1500 feet, Broken clouds at 4000 feet, Overcast skies at 8000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 05:00Z - 07:00Z
VFR
Wind
40° at 12 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Northeast (40°) at 12 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM050700 07:00Z - 13:00Z
IFR
Wind
40° at 12 kt
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Light Showers Snow
Clouds
OVC012
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northeast (40°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Snow. Overcast skies at 1200 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 07:00Z - 09:00Z
VFR
Wind
30° at 12 kt
Gusts: 22 kt
Weather
FCST
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North-Northeast (30°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 22 kt are expected. 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.