Sandspit Airport
CYZP / YZP
Sandspit, CA
Current TAF Forecast
Detailed TAF Table
| Parameter |
Tue
09:00Z
+-1h
|
Tue
10:00Z
+0h
|
Tue
11:00Z
+1h
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Dir |
140°
SE
|
140°
SE
|
140°
SE
|
| Wind Speed |
25kt
G35kt
|
25kt
G35kt
|
25kt
G35kt
|
| Visibility |
2SM
|
2SM
|
2SM
|
| Weather |
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
|
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
|
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
|
| Clouds |
BKN005
OVC010
|
BKN005
OVC010
|
BKN005
OVC010
|
| Ceiling |
500ft
AGL
|
500ft
AGL
|
500ft
AGL
|
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Day/Night |
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
Forecast Periods
📖 Plain English Explanation:
This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 25kt. Gusts up to 35kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 500 feet, Overcast skies at 1000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Scattered clouds at 500 feet, Broken clouds at 1000 feet, Overcast skies at 4000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 20kt. Gusts up to 30kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 500 feet, Overcast skies at 4000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
📖 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: FCST, FCST. Scattered clouds at 500 feet, Broken clouds at 4000 feet, Overcast skies at 14000 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.