Churchill Airport

CYYQ / YYQ

Churchill, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYYQ 081741Z 0818/0918 34008KT P6SM SCT015 SCT180 TEMPO 0818/0903 5SM IC BKN015 FM090300 10010KT P6SM BKN020 TEMPO 0903/0906 P6SM -SN SCT020 OVC100 FM090600 12010KT 6SM -SN OVC025 TEMPO 0906/0911 2SM -SN OVC015 FM091100 10010KT 4SM -SN OVC020 TEMPO 0911/0918 1SM -SN OVC008 RMK NXT FCST BY 090000Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
23:00Z
+-1h
Mon
00:00Z
+0h
Mon
01:00Z
+1h
Mon
02:00Z
+2h
Mon
03:00Z
+3h
Mon
04:00Z
+4h
Mon
05:00Z
+5h
Mon
06:00Z
+6h
Mon
07:00Z
+7h
Mon
08:00Z
+8h
Mon
09:00Z
+9h
Mon
10:00Z
+10h
Mon
11:00Z
+11h
Mon
12:00Z
+12h
Mon
13:00Z
+13h
Mon
14:00Z
+14h
Mon
15:00Z
+15h
Mon
16:00Z
+16h
Wind Dir
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
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
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
1SM
1SM
1SM
1SM
1SM
1SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow, FCST
-SN FCST
Light Snow, FCST
-SN FCST
Light Snow, FCST
-SN FCST
Light Snow, FCST
-SN FCST
Light Snow, FCST
-SN FCST
Light Snow, FCST
-SN FCST
Clouds
SCT015
SCT180
SCT015
SCT180
SCT015
SCT180
SCT015
SCT180
SCT020
OVC100
SCT020
OVC100
SCT020
OVC100
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC008
OVC008
OVC008
OVC008
OVC008
OVC008
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 07:07Z
🌙
Night
🌅 07:07Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 07:07Z
☀️
Day
🌅 07:07Z
☀️
Day
🌅 07:07Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 16:52Z
☀️
Day
🌇 16:52Z
☀️
Day
🌇 16:52Z
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
340° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT015 SCT180
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North-Northwest (340°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 1500 feet, Scattered clouds at 18000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 18:00Z - 03:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Ice Crystals
Clouds
BKN015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Ice Crystals. Broken clouds at 1500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM090300 03:00Z - 09:00Z
MVFR
Wind
100° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East (100°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 03:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Snow
Clouds
SCT020 OVC100
📖 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 Snow. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Overcast skies at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM090600 06:00Z - 12:00Z
MVFR
Wind
120° at 10 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Snow
Clouds
OVC025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Snow. Overcast skies at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 06:00Z - 11:00Z
IFR
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Light Snow
Clouds
OVC015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Light Snow. Overcast skies at 1500 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM091100 11:00Z - 17:00Z
MVFR
Wind
100° at 10 kt
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Light Snow
Clouds
OVC020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East (100°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Light Snow. Overcast skies at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 11:00Z - 18:00Z
IFR
Visibility
1SM
Weather
Light Snow, FCST
Clouds
OVC008
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 1SM. Weather conditions: Light Snow, FCST. Overcast skies at 800 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.