Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport

CYTZ / YTZ

Toronto, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYTZ 030140Z 0302/0402 VRB03KT P6SM FEW050 BECMG 0302/0304 24010KT FM031000 24012KT P6SM BKN030 OVC180 BECMG 0310/0312 23015G25KT FM031200 24015G25KT P6SM FEW030 OVC160 BECMG 0312/0314 24025G38KT FM031400 24025G38KT P6SM BKN030 OVC080 FM031600 25020G35KT P6SM -RA OVC030 FM031800 25020G35KT P6SM SCT020 OVC030 BECMG 0318/0320 27025G38KT FM040000 28020G35KT P6SM SCT030 BECMG 0400/0402 28018G28KT RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 030800Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
06:00Z
+-1h
Mon
07:00Z
+0h
Mon
08:00Z
+1h
Mon
09:00Z
+2h
Mon
10:00Z
+3h
Mon
11:00Z
+4h
Mon
12:00Z
+5h
Mon
13:00Z
+6h
Mon
14:00Z
+7h
Mon
15:00Z
+8h
Mon
16:00Z
+9h
Mon
17:00Z
+10h
Mon
18:00Z
+11h
Mon
19:00Z
+12h
Mon
20:00Z
+13h
Mon
21:00Z
+14h
Mon
22:00Z
+15h
Mon
23:00Z
+16h
Tue
00:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
230°
SW
230°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
280°
W
Wind Speed
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
15kt
G25kt
15kt
G25kt
25kt
G38kt
25kt
G38kt
25kt
G38kt
25kt
G38kt
25kt
G38kt
25kt
G38kt
25kt
G38kt
25kt
G38kt
25kt
G38kt
25kt
G38kt
25kt
G38kt
25kt
G38kt
18kt
G28kt
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
FCST, FCST
FCST FCST
Clouds
FEW050
FEW050
FEW050
FEW050
☀️ 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
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:55
☀️
Day
🌅 06:55
☀️
Day
🌅 06:55
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:04
☀️
Day
🌇 17:04
☀️
Day
🌇 17:04
🌙
Night
🌇 17:04
🌙
Night
🌇 17:04
🌙
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
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW050
📖 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. Few clouds at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2025-12-03 02:00:00 - 2025-12-03 04:00:00
VFR
Wind
240° at 10 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 10kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM031000 2025-11-03 10:00:00 - 2025-11-03 16:00:00
VFR
Wind
240° at 12 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN030 OVC180
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 12kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 3000 feet, Overcast skies at 18000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2025-11-03 10:00:00 - 2025-11-03 12:00:00
VFR
Wind
230° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southwest (230°) at 15kt. Gusts up to 25kt are expected. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM031200 2025-11-03 12:00:00 - 2025-11-03 18:00:00
VFR
Wind
240° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW030 OVC160
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 15kt. Gusts up to 25kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 3000 feet, Overcast skies at 16000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2025-11-03 12:00:00 - 2025-11-03 14:00:00
VFR
Wind
240° at 25 kt
Gusts: 38 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 25kt. Gusts up to 38kt are expected. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM031400 2025-11-03 14:00:00 - 2025-11-03 20:00:00
VFR
Wind
240° at 25 kt
Gusts: 38 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN030 OVC080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 25kt. Gusts up to 38kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 3000 feet, Overcast skies at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM031600 2025-11-03 16:00:00 - 2025-11-03 22:00:00
VFR
Wind
250° at 20 kt
Gusts: 35 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Rain
Clouds
OVC030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 20kt. Gusts up to 35kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain. Overcast skies at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM031800 2025-11-03 18:00:00 - 2025-11-04 00:00:00
VFR
Wind
250° at 20 kt
Gusts: 35 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT020 OVC030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 20kt. Gusts up to 35kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Overcast skies at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2025-11-03 18:00:00 - 2025-11-03 20:00:00
VFR
Wind
270° at 25 kt
Gusts: 38 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West (270°) at 25kt. Gusts up to 38kt are expected. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM040000 2025-11-04 00:00:00 - 2025-11-04 06:00:00
VFR
Wind
280° at 20 kt
Gusts: 35 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (280°) at 20kt. Gusts up to 35kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2025-11-04 00:00:00 - 2025-11-04 02:00:00
VFR
Wind
280° at 18 kt
Gusts: 28 kt
Weather
FCST, FCST
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West (280°) at 18kt. Gusts up to 28kt are expected. Weather conditions: FCST, 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.