Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

CYUL / YUL

Montréal, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYUL 030240Z 0303/0406 19007KT P6SM FEW040 FM030600 16006KT P6SM BKN040 BKN200 BECMG 0314/0316 21012G25KT FM031800 21012G25KT P6SM -RA BKN040 OVC080 FM032000 23015G30KT 6SM -SHRA BR SCT008 BKN020 OVC040 PROB30 0320/0323 5SM SHRA BR BKN008 OVC020 FM040000 25015G25KT 6SM -SHRA BR SCT020 BKN030 BECMG 0402/0404 25012G22KT RMK NXT FCST BY 030600Z

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
Tue
01:00Z
+18h
Tue
02:00Z
+19h
Tue
03:00Z
+20h
Tue
04:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
Wind Speed
7kt
7kt
7kt
7kt
7kt
7kt
7kt
7kt
12kt
G25kt
12kt
G25kt
12kt
G25kt
12kt
G25kt
12kt
G25kt
12kt
G25kt
12kt
G22kt
12kt
G22kt
12kt
G22kt
12kt
G25kt
12kt
G25kt
12kt
G25kt
12kt
G22kt
12kt
G22kt
12kt
G22kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Showers Rain, Mist
SHRA BR
30%
Showers Rain, Mist
SHRA BR
30%
Showers Rain, Mist
SHRA BR
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
Clouds
FEW040
FEW040
FEW040
FEW040
FEW040
FEW040
FEW040
FEW040
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
BKN008
OVC020
BKN008
OVC020
BKN008
OVC020
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
800ft
AGL
800ft
AGL
800ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:56
☀️
Day
🌅 06:56
☀️
Day
🌅 06:56
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:03
☀️
Day
🌇 17:03
☀️
Day
🌇 17:03
🌙
Night
🌇 17:03
🌙
Night
🌇 17:03
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:58
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
190° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South (190°) at 7kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM030600 2025-12-03 06:00:00 - 2025-12-03 12:00:00
VFR
Wind
160° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN040 BKN200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 6kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 4000 feet, Broken clouds at 20000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2025-11-03 14:00:00 - 2025-11-03 16:00:00
VFR
Wind
210° at 12 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 12kt. Gusts up to 25kt are expected. 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
210° at 12 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Rain
Clouds
BKN040 OVC080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 12kt. Gusts up to 25kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain. Broken clouds at 4000 feet, Overcast skies at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM032000 2025-11-03 20:00:00 - 2025-11-04 02:00:00
MVFR
Wind
230° at 15 kt
Gusts: 30 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain, Mist
Clouds
SCT008 BKN020 OVC040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southwest (230°) at 15kt. Gusts up to 30kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain, Mist. Scattered clouds at 800 feet, Broken clouds at 2000 feet, Overcast skies at 4000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 2025-11-03 20:00:00 - 2025-11-03 23:00:00
IFR
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Showers Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN008 OVC020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Showers Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 800 feet, Overcast skies at 2000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM040000 2025-11-04 00:00:00 - 2025-11-04 06:00:00
VFR
Wind
250° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain, Mist
Clouds
SCT020 BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 15kt. Gusts up to 25kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain, Mist. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2025-11-04 02:00:00 - 2025-11-04 04:00:00
VFR
Wind
250° at 12 kt
Gusts: 22 kt
Weather
FCST
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 12kt. Gusts up to 22kt 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.