Abbotsford International Airport

CYXX / YXX

Abbotsford, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYXX 031140Z 0312/0412 05006KT P6SM OVC140 FM031500 05007KT P6SM OVC100 FM040300 VRB03KT P6SM SCT080 SCT240 FM040700 VRB03KT P6SM FEW005 SCT240 RMK NXT FCST BY 031800Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
12:00Z
+-1h
Mon
13:00Z
+0h
Mon
14:00Z
+1h
Mon
15:00Z
+2h
Mon
16:00Z
+3h
Mon
17:00Z
+4h
Mon
18:00Z
+5h
Mon
19:00Z
+6h
Mon
20:00Z
+7h
Mon
21:00Z
+8h
Mon
22:00Z
+9h
Mon
23:00Z
+10h
Tue
00:00Z
+11h
Tue
01:00Z
+12h
Tue
02:00Z
+13h
Tue
03:00Z
+14h
Tue
04:00Z
+15h
Tue
05:00Z
+16h
Tue
06:00Z
+17h
Tue
07:00Z
+18h
Tue
08:00Z
+19h
Tue
09:00Z
+20h
Tue
10:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
6kt
6kt
6kt
7kt
7kt
7kt
7kt
7kt
7kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>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
☀️ Clear
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
Clouds
OVC140
OVC140
OVC140
OVC100
OVC100
OVC100
OVC100
OVC100
OVC100
OVC140
OVC140
OVC140
OVC140
OVC140
OVC140
SCT080
SCT240
SCT080
SCT240
SCT080
SCT240
SCT080
SCT240
FEW005
SCT240
FEW005
SCT240
FEW005
SCT240
FEW005
SCT240
Ceiling
14000ft
AGL
14000ft
AGL
14000ft
AGL
10000ft
AGL
10000ft
AGL
10000ft
AGL
10000ft
AGL
10000ft
AGL
10000ft
AGL
14000ft
AGL
14000ft
AGL
14000ft
AGL
14000ft
AGL
14000ft
AGL
14000ft
AGL
🌤️ 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 VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 16:59
☀️
Day
🌇 16:59
☀️
Day
🌇 16:59
🌇
Dusk
🌇 16:59
🌙
Night
🌇 16:59
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 07:01
🌙
Night
🌅 07:01
🌅
Dawn
🌅 07:01
☀️
Day
🌅 07:01
☀️
Day
🌅 07:01
☀️
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 occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
50° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
OVC140
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Northeast (50°) at 6kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Overcast skies at 14000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM031500 2025-11-03 15:00:00 - 2025-11-03 21:00:00
VFR
Wind
50° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
OVC100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northeast (50°) at 7kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Overcast skies at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM040300 2025-11-04 03:00:00 - 2025-11-04 09:00:00
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT080 SCT240
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 8000 feet, Scattered clouds at 24000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM040700 2025-11-04 07:00:00 - 2025-11-04 13:00:00
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
FCST
Clouds
FEW005 SCT240
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: FCST. Few clouds at 500 feet, Scattered clouds at 24000 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.