Victoria International Airport

CYYJ / YYJ

Victoria, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYYJ 242340Z 2500/2524 10010KT P6SM FEW120 FM250600 24006KT P6SM SCT070 TEMPO 2506/2512 P6SM VCSH BKN070 FM251200 22006KT P6SM BKN030 BECMG 2518/2520 12012KT RMK NXT FCST BY 250600Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
04:00Z
+-1h
Sat
05:00Z
+0h
Sat
06:00Z
+1h
Sat
07:00Z
+2h
Sat
08:00Z
+3h
Sat
09:00Z
+4h
Sat
10:00Z
+5h
Sat
11:00Z
+6h
Sat
12:00Z
+7h
Sat
13:00Z
+8h
Sat
14:00Z
+9h
Sat
15:00Z
+10h
Sat
16:00Z
+11h
Sat
17:00Z
+12h
Sat
18:00Z
+13h
Sat
19:00Z
+14h
Sat
20:00Z
+15h
Sat
21:00Z
+16h
Sat
22:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
100°
E
100°
E
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
Wind Speed
10 kt
10 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
Visibility
>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
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
Clouds
FEW120
FEW120
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN030
BKN030
BKN030
BKN030
BKN030
BKN030
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ 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
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:43Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:43Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:43Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:16Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:16Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:16Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:16Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:16Z
🌙
Night
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
100° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW120
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East (100°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 12000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM250600 06:00Z - 12:00Z
VFR
Wind
240° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 7000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 06:00Z - 12:00Z
VFR
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 7000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM251200 12:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Wind
220° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 18:00Z - 20:00Z
VFR
Wind
120° at 12 kt
Weather
FCST
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 12 kt. 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.