Gander International Airport / CFB Gander

CYQX / YQX

Gander, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF AMD CYQX 130738Z 1307/1406 23010G20KT P6SM OVC008 TEMPO 1307/1309 4SM -DZ -RA BR OVC002 FM130900 22015G25KT 3SM -RA BR OVC003 TEMPO 1309/1317 6SM -RA BR OVC012 BECMG 1315/1317 20020G30KT FM131700 20025G35KT 6SM -RA BR OVC015 FM132000 26030G42KT 4SM -SHSN OVC020 PROB30 1320/1405 1SM -SHSN BLSN VV007 FM140500 27020G30KT P6SM SCT030 RMK NXT FCST BY 131200Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Fri
10:00Z
+-1h
Fri
11:00Z
+0h
Fri
12:00Z
+1h
Fri
13:00Z
+2h
Fri
14:00Z
+3h
Fri
15:00Z
+4h
Fri
16:00Z
+5h
Fri
17:00Z
+6h
Fri
18:00Z
+7h
Fri
19:00Z
+8h
Fri
20:00Z
+9h
Fri
21:00Z
+10h
Fri
22:00Z
+11h
Fri
23:00Z
+12h
Sat
00:00Z
+13h
Sat
01:00Z
+14h
Sat
02:00Z
+15h
Sat
03:00Z
+16h
Sat
04:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
Wind Speed
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
1SM
1SM
1SM
1SM
1SM
1SM
1SM
1SM
1SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Showers Snow, Blowing Snow
-SHSN BLSN
30%
Light Showers Snow, Blowing Snow
-SHSN BLSN
30%
Light Showers Snow, Blowing Snow
-SHSN BLSN
30%
Light Showers Snow, Blowing Snow
-SHSN BLSN
30%
Light Showers Snow, Blowing Snow
-SHSN BLSN
30%
Light Showers Snow, Blowing Snow
-SHSN BLSN
30%
Light Showers Snow, Blowing Snow
-SHSN BLSN
30%
Light Showers Snow, Blowing Snow
-SHSN BLSN
30%
Light Showers Snow, Blowing Snow
-SHSN BLSN
30%
Clouds
OVC008
OVC008
OVC008
OVC008
OVC008
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
VV007
VV007
VV007
VV007
VV007
VV007
VV007
VV007
VV007
Ceiling
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
700 ft 🌫️
Indefinite
700 ft 🌫️
Indefinite
700 ft 🌫️
Indefinite
700 ft 🌫️
Indefinite
700 ft 🌫️
Indefinite
700 ft 🌫️
Indefinite
700 ft 🌫️
Indefinite
700 ft 🌫️
Indefinite
700 ft 🌫️
Indefinite
Flight Rules IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:44Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:44Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:44Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:44Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:44Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:13Z
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
IFR
Wind
230° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
OVC008
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southwest (230°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Overcast skies at 800 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

TEMPO 07:00Z - 09:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Light Drizzle, Light Rain, Mist
Clouds
OVC002
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Light Drizzle, Light Rain, Mist. Overcast skies at 200 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

FM130900 09:00Z - 15:00Z
LIFR
Wind
220° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
3SM
Weather
Light Rain, Mist
Clouds
OVC003
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 3SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Mist. Overcast skies at 300 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

TEMPO 09:00Z - 17:00Z
IFR
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Rain, Mist
Clouds
OVC012
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Mist. Overcast skies at 1200 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 15:00Z - 17:00Z
VFR
Wind
200° at 20 kt
Gusts: 30 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 20 kt. Gusts up to 30 kt are expected. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM131700 17:00Z - 23:00Z
MVFR
Wind
200° at 25 kt
Gusts: 35 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Rain, Mist
Clouds
OVC015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 25 kt. Gusts up to 35 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Mist. Overcast skies at 1500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM132000 20:00Z - 02:00Z
MVFR
Wind
260° at 30 kt
Gusts: 42 kt
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Light Showers Snow
Clouds
OVC020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (260°) at 30 kt. Gusts up to 42 kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Snow. Overcast skies at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 20:00Z - 05:00Z
IFR
Visibility
1SM
Weather
Light Showers Snow, Blowing Snow
Clouds
VV007
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 1SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Snow, Blowing Snow. Vertical visibility at 700 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM140500 05:00Z - 11:00Z
VFR
Wind
270° at 20 kt
Gusts: 30 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
FCST
Clouds
SCT030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (270°) at 20 kt. Gusts up to 30 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: FCST. Scattered clouds at 3000 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.