Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport

CYXE / YXE

Saskatoon, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYXE 250540Z 2506/2606 13005KT P6SM FEW080 TEMPO 2510/2513 P6SM MIFG FM251700 13010KT P6SM SCT040 FM251900 12012G22KT P6SM SCT060 TEMPO 2519/2602 P6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT040CB BKN060 RMK NXT FCST BY 251200Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Thu
08:00Z
+-1h
Thu
09:00Z
+0h
Thu
10:00Z
+1h
Thu
11:00Z
+2h
Thu
12:00Z
+3h
Thu
13:00Z
+4h
Thu
14:00Z
+5h
Thu
15:00Z
+6h
Thu
16:00Z
+7h
Thu
17:00Z
+8h
Thu
18:00Z
+9h
Thu
19:00Z
+10h
Thu
20:00Z
+11h
Thu
21:00Z
+12h
Thu
22:00Z
+13h
Thu
23:00Z
+14h
Fri
00:00Z
+15h
Fri
01:00Z
+16h
Fri
02:00Z
+17h
Fri
03:00Z
+18h
Fri
04:00Z
+19h
Wind Dir
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
Wind Speed
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
10 kt
10 kt
5 kt
G22 kt
5 kt
G22 kt
5 kt
G22 kt
5 kt
G22 kt
5 kt
G22 kt
5 kt
G22 kt
5 kt
5 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
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Shallow Fog
MIFG
Shallow Fog
MIFG
Shallow Fog
MIFG
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Showers Rain, FCST
-SHRA FCST
Light Showers Rain, FCST
-SHRA FCST
Light Showers Rain, FCST
-SHRA FCST
Light Showers Rain, FCST
-SHRA FCST
Light Showers Rain, FCST
-SHRA FCST
Light Showers Rain, FCST
-SHRA FCST
Light Showers Rain, FCST
-SHRA FCST
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW080
FEW080
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
FEW080
FEW080
FEW080
FEW080
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040CB
BKN060
SCT040CB
BKN060
SCT040CB
BKN060
SCT040CB
BKN060
SCT040CB
BKN060
SCT040CB
BKN060
SCT040CB
BKN060
FEW080
FEW080
FEW080
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:34Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:34Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:34Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 19:34Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:34Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:25Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:25Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 04:25Z
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
130° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southeast (130°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 10:00Z - 13:00Z
VFR
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Shallow Fog
📖 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: Shallow Fog. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM251700 17:00Z - 23:00Z
VFR
Wind
130° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southeast (130°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM251900 19:00Z - 01:00Z
VFR
Wind
120° at 12 kt
Gusts: 22 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 22 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 19:00Z - 02:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain, FCST
Clouds
SCT040CB BKN060
📖 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, FCST. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet, Broken clouds at 6000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

📚 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.