Comox Valley Airport / CFB Comox

CYQQ / YQQ

Comox, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYQQ 171140Z 1712/1818 VRB03KT P6SM SKC TEMPO 1712/1715 3/4SM BR FM171500 VRB03KT 3/4SM BR SKC TEMPO 1715/1723 1/8SM FG VV001 FM172300 VRB03KT P6SM SKC TEMPO 1723/1809 3/4SM BR FM180900 VRB03KT 1/8SM FG VV001 TEMPO 1809/1818 3/4SM BR SKC RMK NXT FCST BY 171800Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
14:00Z
+-1h
Sat
15:00Z
+0h
Sat
16:00Z
+1h
Sat
17:00Z
+2h
Sat
18:00Z
+3h
Sat
19:00Z
+4h
Sat
20:00Z
+5h
Sat
21:00Z
+6h
Sat
22:00Z
+7h
Sat
23:00Z
+8h
Sun
00:00Z
+9h
Sun
01:00Z
+10h
Sun
02:00Z
+11h
Sun
03:00Z
+12h
Sun
04:00Z
+13h
Sun
05:00Z
+14h
Sun
06:00Z
+15h
Sun
07:00Z
+16h
Sun
08:00Z
+17h
Sun
09:00Z
+18h
Sun
10:00Z
+19h
Sun
11:00Z
+20h
Sun
12:00Z
+21h
Sun
13:00Z
+22h
Sun
14:00Z
+23h
Sun
15:00Z
+24h
Sun
16:00Z
+25h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
Visibility
>6SM
1/8SM
1/8SM
1/8SM
1/8SM
1/8SM
1/8SM
1/8SM
1/8SM
3/4SM
3/4SM
3/4SM
3/4SM
3/4SM
3/4SM
3/4SM
3/4SM
3/4SM
3/4SM
3/4SM
3/4SM
3/4SM
3/4SM
3/4SM
3/4SM
3/4SM
3/4SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
Fog
FG
Fog
FG
Fog
FG
Fog
FG
Fog
FG
Fog
FG
Fog
FG
Fog
FG
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist, FCST
BR FCST
Mist, FCST
BR FCST
Mist, FCST
BR FCST
Mist, FCST
BR FCST
Mist, FCST
BR FCST
Mist, FCST
BR FCST
Mist, FCST
BR FCST
Mist, FCST
BR FCST
Clouds
CLR
VV001
VV001
VV001
VV001
VV001
VV001
VV001
VV001
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
100ft 🌫️
Indefinite
100ft 🌫️
Indefinite
100ft 🌫️
Indefinite
100ft 🌫️
Indefinite
100ft 🌫️
Indefinite
100ft 🌫️
Indefinite
100ft 🌫️
Indefinite
100ft 🌫️
Indefinite
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 16:37
☀️
Day
🌇 16:37
☀️
Day
🌇 16:37
🌇
Dusk
🌇 16:37
🌙
Night
🌇 16:37
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 07:21
🌙
Night
🌅 07:21
🌅
Dawn
🌅 07:21
☀️
Day
🌅 07:21
☀️
Day
🌅 07:21
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 16:38
☀️
Day
🌇 16:38
☀️
Day
🌇 16:38
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
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

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

TEMPO 2026-02-17 12:00:00 - 2026-01-17 15:00:00
MVFR
Visibility
3/4SM
Weather
Mist
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 3/4SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM171500 2026-01-17 15:00:00 - 2026-01-17 21:00:00
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
3/4SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3kt. Visibility will be good at 3/4SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Skies will be clear. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 2026-01-17 15:00:00 - 2026-01-17 23:00:00
LIFR
Visibility
1/8SM
Weather
Fog
Clouds
VV001
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 1/8SM. Weather conditions: Fog. Vertical visibility at 100 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

FM172300 2026-01-17 23:00:00 - 2026-01-18 05:00:00
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

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

TEMPO 2026-01-17 23:00:00 - 2026-01-18 09:00:00
MVFR
Visibility
3/4SM
Weather
Mist
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 3/4SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM180900 2026-01-18 09:00:00 - 2026-01-18 15:00:00
LIFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
1/8SM
Weather
Fog
Clouds
VV001
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3kt. Visibility will be moderate at 1/8SM. Weather conditions: Fog. Vertical visibility at 100 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

TEMPO 2026-01-18 09:00:00 - 2026-01-18 18:00:00
MVFR
Visibility
3/4SM
Weather
Mist, FCST
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 3/4SM. Weather conditions: Mist, FCST. Skies will be clear. 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.