Comox Valley Airport / CFB Comox

CYQQ / YQQ

Comox, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYQQ 022340Z 0300/0406 15006KT P6SM FEW040 SCT140 OVC180 FM030800 VRB03KT P6SM SCT012 BKN025 OVC180 TEMPO 0308/0320 BKN012 OVC025 FM032000 VRB03KT P6SM FEW015 SCT080 RMK NXT FCST BY 030600Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
00:00Z
+-1h
Mon
01:00Z
+0h
Mon
02:00Z
+1h
Mon
03:00Z
+2h
Mon
04:00Z
+3h
Mon
05:00Z
+4h
Mon
06:00Z
+5h
Mon
07:00Z
+6h
Mon
08:00Z
+7h
Mon
09:00Z
+8h
Mon
10:00Z
+9h
Mon
11:00Z
+10h
Mon
12:00Z
+11h
Mon
13:00Z
+12h
Mon
14:00Z
+13h
Mon
15:00Z
+14h
Mon
16:00Z
+15h
Mon
17:00Z
+16h
Mon
18:00Z
+17h
Mon
19:00Z
+18h
Mon
20:00Z
+19h
Mon
21:00Z
+20h
Mon
22:00Z
+21h
Mon
23:00Z
+22h
Tue
00:00Z
+23h
Tue
01:00Z
+24h
Tue
02:00Z
+25h
Tue
03:00Z
+26h
Tue
04:00Z
+27h
Wind Dir
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
Wind Speed
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>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
☀️ Clear
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW040
SCT140
FEW040
SCT140
FEW040
SCT140
FEW040
SCT140
FEW040
SCT140
FEW040
SCT140
FEW040
SCT140
FEW040
SCT140
BKN012
OVC025
BKN012
OVC025
BKN012
OVC025
BKN012
OVC025
BKN012
OVC025
BKN012
OVC025
BKN012
OVC025
BKN012
OVC025
BKN012
OVC025
BKN012
OVC025
BKN012
OVC025
BKN012
OVC025
FEW015
SCT080
FEW015
SCT080
FEW015
SCT080
FEW015
SCT080
FEW015
SCT080
FEW015
SCT080
FEW040
SCT140
FEW040
SCT140
FEW040
SCT140
Ceiling
18000ft
AGL
18000ft
AGL
18000ft
AGL
18000ft
AGL
18000ft
AGL
18000ft
AGL
18000ft
AGL
18000ft
AGL
1200ft
AGL
1200ft
AGL
1200ft
AGL
1200ft
AGL
1200ft
AGL
1200ft
AGL
1200ft
AGL
1200ft
AGL
1200ft
AGL
1200ft
AGL
1200ft
AGL
1200ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
18000ft
AGL
18000ft
AGL
18000ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 07:00
🌙
Night
🌅 07:00
🌅
Dawn
🌅 07:00
☀️
Day
🌅 07:00
☀️
Day
🌅 07:00
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 16:59
☀️
Day
🌇 16:59
☀️
Day
🌇 16:59
🌇
Dusk
🌇 16:59
🌙
Night
🌇 16:59
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
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
150° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW040 SCT140 OVC180
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 6kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 4000 feet, Scattered clouds at 14000 feet, Overcast skies at 18000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM030800 2025-11-03 08:00:00 - 2025-11-03 14:00:00
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT012 BKN025 OVC180
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 1200 feet, Broken clouds at 2500 feet, Overcast skies at 18000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 2025-11-03 08:00:00 - 2025-11-03 20:00:00
MVFR
Clouds
BKN012 OVC025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Broken clouds at 1200 feet, Overcast skies at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM032000 2025-11-03 20:00:00 - 2025-11-04 02:00:00
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
FCST
Clouds
FEW015 SCT080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: FCST. Few clouds at 1500 feet, Scattered clouds at 8000 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.