Victoria International Airport

CYYJ / YYJ

Victoria, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYYJ 081740Z 0818/0918 08006KT P6SM BKN060 OVC120 TEMPO 0818/0821 P6SM -SHRA OVC040 FM082100 12008KT P6SM -RA OVC060 TEMPO 0821/0824 4SM RA BR OVC030 FM090000 VRB03KT 6SM -RA OVC030 TEMPO 0900/0910 3SM -RA BR SCT006 OVC012 PROB40 0900/0910 2SM RA BR OVC006 FM091000 VRB03KT P6SM BKN030 OVC060 TEMPO 0910/0918 5SM -SHRA BR OVC020 BECMG 0912/0914 24012G22KT 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
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
Wind Speed
6 kt
6 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
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%
Rain, Mist
RA BR
40%
Rain, Mist
RA BR
40%
Rain, Mist
RA BR
40%
Light Showers Rain, Mist
-SHRA BR
Light Showers Rain, Mist
-SHRA BR
Light Showers Rain, Mist
-SHRA BR
Light Showers Rain, Mist
-SHRA BR
Light Showers Rain, Mist
-SHRA BR
Light Showers Rain, Mist
-SHRA BR
Light Showers Rain, Mist
-SHRA BR
Clouds
BKN060
OVC120
BKN060
OVC120
OVC006
OVC006
OVC006
OVC006
OVC006
OVC006
OVC006
OVC006
OVC006
OVC006
OVC020
OVC020
OVC020
OVC020
OVC020
OVC020
OVC020
Ceiling
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:32Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:32Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:32Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:32Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:32Z
☀️
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 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN060 OVC120
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East (80°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 6000 feet, Overcast skies at 12000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 18:00Z - 21:00Z
VFR
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
OVC040
📖 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. Overcast skies at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM082100 21:00Z - 03:00Z
VFR
Wind
120° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Rain
Clouds
OVC060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 8 kt. 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.

TEMPO 21:00Z - 00:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Rain, Mist
Clouds
OVC030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Rain, Mist. Overcast skies at 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM090000 00:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Rain
Clouds
OVC030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain. Overcast skies at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 00:00Z - 10:00Z
IFR
Visibility
3SM
Weather
Light Rain, Mist
Clouds
SCT006 OVC012
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 3SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Mist. Scattered clouds at 600 feet, Overcast skies at 1200 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

PROB40 00:00Z - 10:00Z
IFR
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Rain, Mist
Clouds
OVC006
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Rain, Mist. Overcast skies at 600 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM091000 10:00Z - 16:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN030 OVC060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 3000 feet, Overcast skies at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 10:00Z - 18:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain, Mist
Clouds
OVC020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain, Mist. Overcast skies at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 12:00Z - 14:00Z
VFR
Wind
240° at 12 kt
Gusts: 22 kt
Weather
FCST
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 22 kt are expected. 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.