Yellowknife International Airport
CYZF / YZF
Yellowknife, CA
Current TAF Forecast
Detailed TAF Table
| Parameter |
Tue
12:00Z
+-1h
|
Tue
13:00Z
+0h
|
Tue
14:00Z
+1h
|
Tue
15:00Z
+2h
|
Tue
16:00Z
+3h
|
Tue
17:00Z
+4h
|
Tue
18:00Z
+5h
|
Tue
19:00Z
+6h
|
Tue
20:00Z
+7h
|
Tue
21:00Z
+8h
|
Tue
22:00Z
+9h
|
Tue
23:00Z
+10h
|
Wed
00:00Z
+11h
|
Wed
01:00Z
+12h
|
Wed
02:00Z
+13h
|
Wed
03:00Z
+14h
|
Wed
04:00Z
+15h
|
Wed
05:00Z
+16h
|
Wed
06:00Z
+17h
|
Wed
07:00Z
+18h
|
Wed
08:00Z
+19h
|
Wed
09:00Z
+20h
|
Wed
10:00Z
+21h
|
Wed
11:00Z
+22h
|
Wed
12:00Z
+23h
|
Wed
13:00Z
+24h
|
Wed
14:00Z
+25h
|
Wed
15:00Z
+26h
|
Wed
16:00Z
+27h
|
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| Wind Dir |
VRB
|
VRB
|
VRB
|
VRB
|
VRB
|
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
| Wind Speed |
3kt
|
3kt
|
3kt
|
3kt
|
3kt
|
8kt
|
8kt
|
8kt
|
8kt
|
8kt
|
8kt
|
8kt
|
8kt
|
8kt
|
8kt
|
8kt
|
8kt
|
8kt
|
8kt
|
8kt
|
8kt
|
8kt
|
8kt
|
8kt
|
8kt
|
8kt
|
8kt
|
8kt
|
8kt
|
| Visibility |
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>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
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
| Clouds |
SCT020
BKN030
|
SCT020
BKN030
|
SCT020
BKN030
|
SCT020
BKN030
|
SCT020
BKN030
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
| Ceiling |
3000ft
AGL
|
3000ft
AGL
|
3000ft
AGL
|
3000ft
AGL
|
3000ft
AGL
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ 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 | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Day/Night |
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
🌇
18:10
|
☀️
Day
🌇
18:10
|
☀️
Day
🌇
18:10
|
🌙
Night
🌇
18:10
|
🌙
Night
🌇
18:10
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
🌅
05:51
|
🌙
Night
🌅
05:51
|
🌙
Night
🌅
05:51
|
☀️
Day
🌅
05:51
|
☀️
Day
🌅
05:51
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
🌇
18:08
|
Forecast Periods
📖 Plain English Explanation:
This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 3kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Few clouds at 800 feet, Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (170°) at 8kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds from the South (170°) at 8kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 10kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 8kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 2000 feet, Scattered clouds at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds from the Southeast (130°) at 8kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: FCST. Few clouds at 800 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.