Wabush Airport

CYWK / YWK

Wabush, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF AMD CYWK 241020Z 2410/2420 03010KT P6SM BKN008 OVC040 TEMPO 2410/2413 SCT008 BKN040 FM241300 06008G18KT P6SM FEW012 BKN060 TEMPO 2413/2418 BKN012 BKN040 FM241800 05008G18KT P6SM BKN030 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 241400Z

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
Wind Dir
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
50°
NE
Wind Speed
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
G18 kt
10 kt
G18 kt
10 kt
G18 kt
10 kt
G18 kt
10 kt
G18 kt
8 kt
G18 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
FCST, FCST
FCST FCST
Clouds
BKN008
OVC040
BKN008
OVC040
BKN008
OVC040
BKN012
BKN040
BKN012
BKN040
BKN012
BKN040
BKN012
BKN040
BKN012
BKN040
BKN030
Ceiling
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules IFR IFR IFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:35Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:35Z
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
30° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN008 OVC040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North-Northeast (30°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 800 feet, Overcast skies at 4000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

TEMPO 10:00Z - 13:00Z
VFR
Clouds
SCT008 BKN040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Scattered clouds at 800 feet, Broken clouds at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM241300 13:00Z - 19:00Z
VFR
Wind
60° at 8 kt
Gusts: 18 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW012 BKN060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Northeast (60°) at 8 kt. Gusts up to 18 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 1200 feet, Broken clouds at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 13:00Z - 18:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
BKN012 BKN040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Broken clouds at 1200 feet, Broken clouds at 4000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM241800 18:00Z - 00:00Z
VFR
Wind
50° at 8 kt
Gusts: 18 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
FCST, FCST
Clouds
BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northeast (50°) at 8 kt. Gusts up to 18 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: FCST, FCST. Broken 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.