CFB Trenton

CYTR / YTR

Trenton, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYTR 170540Z 1706/1806 VRB03KT P6SM SCT100 BKN220 TEMPO 1706/1715 P6SM -SHRA BKN070 BKN120 OVC200 PROB30 1706/1715 6SM -TSRA BR BKN070CB FM171500 19008KT P6SM SCT030 BKN050 FM171800 20010KT P6SM SCT030 SCT050 TEMPO 1718/1721 P6SM VCSH BKN030 OVC050 FM172100 22010G20KT P6SM FEW030 SCT070 FM180300 14005KT P6SM BKN060 OVC150 FM180500 14008KT P6SM -SHRA FEW025 OVC060 BECMG 1805/1806 12012G22KT RMK NXT FCST BY 171200Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
10:00Z
+-1h
Wed
11:00Z
+0h
Wed
12:00Z
+1h
Wed
13:00Z
+2h
Wed
14:00Z
+3h
Wed
15:00Z
+4h
Wed
16:00Z
+5h
Wed
17:00Z
+6h
Wed
18:00Z
+7h
Wed
19:00Z
+8h
Wed
20:00Z
+9h
Wed
21:00Z
+10h
Wed
22:00Z
+11h
Wed
23:00Z
+12h
Thu
00:00Z
+13h
Thu
01:00Z
+14h
Thu
02:00Z
+15h
Thu
03:00Z
+16h
Thu
04:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
140°
SE
140°
SE
Wind Speed
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
5 kt
5 kt
Visibility
>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
Clouds
SCT100
BKN220
SCT100
BKN220
SCT100
BKN220
SCT100
BKN220
SCT100
BKN220
SCT030
BKN050
SCT030
BKN050
SCT030
BKN050
BKN030
OVC050
BKN030
OVC050
BKN030
OVC050
FEW030
SCT070
FEW030
SCT070
FEW030
SCT070
FEW030
SCT070
FEW030
SCT070
FEW030
SCT070
BKN060
OVC150
BKN060
OVC150
Ceiling
22,000 ft
AGL
22,000 ft
AGL
22,000 ft
AGL
22,000 ft
AGL
22,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:23Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:23Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:23Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:23Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:23Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:36Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:36Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:36Z
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
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT100 BKN220
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 10000 feet, Broken clouds at 22000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 06:00Z - 15:00Z
VFR
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN070 BKN120 OVC200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 7000 feet, Broken clouds at 12000 feet, Overcast skies at 20000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 06:00Z - 15:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN070CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 7000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM171500 15:00Z - 21:00Z
VFR
Wind
190° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT030 BKN050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (190°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Broken clouds at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM171800 18:00Z - 00:00Z
VFR
Wind
200° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT030 SCT050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Scattered clouds at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 18:00Z - 21:00Z
VFR
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN030 OVC050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 3000 feet, Overcast skies at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM172100 21:00Z - 03:00Z
VFR
Wind
220° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW030 SCT070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 3000 feet, Scattered clouds at 7000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM180300 03:00Z - 09:00Z
VFR
Wind
140° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN060 OVC150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 6000 feet, Overcast skies at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM180500 05:00Z - 11:00Z
VFR
Wind
140° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
FEW025 OVC060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Few clouds at 2500 feet, Overcast skies at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 05:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Wind
120° at 12 kt
Gusts: 22 kt
Weather
FCST
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) 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.