Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport

CYTZ / YTZ

Toronto, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYTZ 141940Z 1420/1520 11005KT P6SM FEW060 BECMG 1422/1424 VRB03KT FM150600 05005KT P6SM FEW010 FM150900 06007KT 6SM BR SCT006 TEMPO 1509/1512 2SM BR BKN006 PROB30 1509/1512 1SM BR FM151300 06008KT P6SM SCT010 FM151800 08010KT P6SM FEW040 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 150200Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
22:00Z
+-1h
Sun
23:00Z
+0h
Mon
00:00Z
+1h
Mon
01:00Z
+2h
Mon
02:00Z
+3h
Mon
03:00Z
+4h
Mon
04:00Z
+5h
Mon
05:00Z
+6h
Mon
06:00Z
+7h
Mon
07:00Z
+8h
Mon
08:00Z
+9h
Mon
09:00Z
+10h
Mon
10:00Z
+11h
Mon
11:00Z
+12h
Mon
12:00Z
+13h
Mon
13:00Z
+14h
Mon
14:00Z
+15h
Mon
15:00Z
+16h
Mon
16:00Z
+17h
Mon
17:00Z
+18h
Mon
18:00Z
+19h
Wind Dir
110°
E
110°
E
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
5kt
5kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
1SM
1SM
1SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
30%
Mist
BR
30%
Mist
BR
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW060
FEW060
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:50
🌙
Night
🌅 05:50
🌙
Night
🌅 05:50
☀️
Day
🌅 05:50
☀️
Day
🌅 05:50
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:09
☀️
Day
🌇 18:09
☀️
Day
🌇 18:09
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
110° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East-Southeast (110°) at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2025-10-14 22:00:00 - 2025-09-15 00:00:00
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds will be variable in direction at 3kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM150600 2025-09-15 06:00:00 - 2025-09-15 12:00:00
VFR
Wind
50° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northeast (50°) at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 1000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM150900 2025-09-15 09:00:00 - 2025-09-15 15:00:00
VFR
Wind
60° at 7 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
SCT006
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Northeast (60°) at 7kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Scattered clouds at 600 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 2025-09-15 09:00:00 - 2025-09-15 12:00:00
IFR
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
BKN006
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 600 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

PROB30 2025-09-15 09:00:00 - 2025-09-15 12:00:00
IFR
Visibility
1SM
Weather
Mist
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 1SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM151300 2025-09-15 13:00:00 - 2025-09-15 19:00:00
VFR
Wind
60° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Northeast (60°) at 8kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 1000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM151800 2025-09-15 18:00:00 - 2025-09-16 00:00:00
VFR
Wind
80° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
FCST, FCST
Clouds
FEW040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East (80°) at 10kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: FCST, FCST. Few clouds at 4000 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.