Abbotsford International Airport

CYXX / YXX

Abbotsford, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYXX 081740Z 0818/0918 08008KT P6SM BKN080 OVC120 FM082200 22006KT P6SM OVC080 TEMPO 0822/0903 P6SM -RA OVC060 FM090300 VRB03KT P6SM -RA OVC050 TEMPO 0903/0908 4SM -RA BR OVC025 FM090800 VRB03KT 6SM -RA BR OVC025 TEMPO 0908/0915 2SM RA BR SCT004 OVC012 PROB40 0908/0915 1SM RA BR BKN004 OVC012 FM091500 20012G22KT P6SM OVC025 TEMPO 0915/0918 4SM -DZ BR OVC012 RMK NXT FCST BY 090000Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
22:00Z
+-1h
Mon
23:00Z
+0h
Tue
00:00Z
+1h
Tue
01:00Z
+2h
Tue
02:00Z
+3h
Tue
03:00Z
+4h
Tue
04:00Z
+5h
Tue
05:00Z
+6h
Tue
06:00Z
+7h
Tue
07:00Z
+8h
Tue
08:00Z
+9h
Tue
09:00Z
+10h
Tue
10:00Z
+11h
Tue
11:00Z
+12h
Tue
12:00Z
+13h
Tue
13:00Z
+14h
Tue
14:00Z
+15h
Tue
15:00Z
+16h
Tue
16:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
80°
E
80°
E
80°
E
80°
E
80°
E
80°
E
80°
E
80°
E
80°
E
80°
E
80°
E
80°
E
80°
E
80°
E
80°
E
80°
E
80°
E
80°
E
80°
E
Wind Speed
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
G22 kt
8 kt
G22 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
1SM
1SM
1SM
1SM
1SM
1SM
1SM
4SM
4SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Rain, Mist
RA BR
40%
Rain, Mist
RA BR
40%
Rain, Mist
RA BR
40%
Rain, Mist
RA BR
40%
Rain, Mist
RA BR
40%
Rain, Mist
RA BR
40%
Rain, Mist
RA BR
40%
Light Drizzle, Mist, FCST
-DZ BR FCST
Light Drizzle, Mist, FCST
-DZ BR FCST
Clouds
BKN080
OVC120
BKN080
OVC120
BKN080
OVC120
BKN080
OVC120
BKN080
OVC120
OVC025
OVC025
OVC025
OVC025
OVC025
BKN004
OVC012
BKN004
OVC012
BKN004
OVC012
BKN004
OVC012
BKN004
OVC012
BKN004
OVC012
BKN004
OVC012
OVC012
OVC012
Ceiling
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:31Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:31Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:31Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:31Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:31Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
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
VFR
Wind
80° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN080 OVC120
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East (80°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 8000 feet, Overcast skies at 12000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM082200 22:00Z - 04:00Z
VFR
Wind
220° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
OVC080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Overcast skies at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 22:00Z - 03:00Z
VFR
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Rain
Clouds
OVC060
📖 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 Rain. Overcast skies at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM090300 03:00Z - 09:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Rain
Clouds
OVC050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain. Overcast skies at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 03:00Z - 08:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Light Rain, Mist
Clouds
OVC025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Mist. Overcast skies at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM090800 08:00Z - 14:00Z
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Rain, Mist
Clouds
OVC025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Mist. Overcast skies at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 08:00Z - 15:00Z
IFR
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Rain, Mist
Clouds
SCT004 OVC012
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Rain, Mist. Scattered clouds at 400 feet, Overcast skies at 1200 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

PROB40 08:00Z - 15:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
1SM
Weather
Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN004 OVC012
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 1SM. Weather conditions: Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 400 feet, Overcast skies at 1200 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

FM091500 15:00Z - 21:00Z
MVFR
Wind
200° at 12 kt
Gusts: 22 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
OVC025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 22 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Overcast skies at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 15:00Z - 18:00Z
IFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Light Drizzle, Mist, FCST
Clouds
OVC012
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Light Drizzle, Mist, FCST. Overcast skies at 1200 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

📚 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.