CFB Greenwood

CYZX / YZX

Greenwood, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYZX 141742Z 1418/1518 31010KT P6SM FEW040 FM150000 27005KT P6SM BKN030 TEMPO 1500/1504 5SM -SHRA BR BKN008 OVC020 FM150400 VRB03KT P6SM OVC008 FM151400 34008KT P6SM SCT015 BECMG 1516/1518 SKC RMK NXT FCST BY 150000Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
19:00Z
+-1h
Sun
20:00Z
+0h
Sun
21:00Z
+1h
Sun
22:00Z
+2h
Sun
23:00Z
+3h
Mon
00:00Z
+4h
Mon
01:00Z
+5h
Mon
02:00Z
+6h
Mon
03:00Z
+7h
Mon
04:00Z
+8h
Mon
05:00Z
+9h
Mon
06:00Z
+10h
Mon
07:00Z
+11h
Mon
08:00Z
+12h
Mon
09:00Z
+13h
Mon
10:00Z
+14h
Mon
11:00Z
+15h
Mon
12:00Z
+16h
Mon
13:00Z
+17h
Mon
14:00Z
+18h
Mon
15:00Z
+19h
Mon
16:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
340°
N
340°
N
310°
NW
Wind Speed
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
8kt
8kt
10kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Showers Rain, Mist
-SHRA BR
Light Showers Rain, Mist
-SHRA BR
Light Showers Rain, Mist
-SHRA BR
Light Showers Rain, Mist
-SHRA BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
FCST
FCST
Clouds
FEW040
FEW040
FEW040
FEW040
FEW040
BKN008
OVC020
BKN008
OVC020
BKN008
OVC020
BKN008
OVC020
OVC008
OVC008
OVC008
OVC008
OVC008
OVC008
FEW040
FEW040
FEW040
FEW040
SCT015
SCT015
CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
800ft
AGL
800ft
AGL
800ft
AGL
800ft
AGL
800ft
AGL
800ft
AGL
800ft
AGL
800ft
AGL
800ft
AGL
800ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌇 18:11
🌙
Night
🌇 18:11
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:50
🌙
Night
🌅 05:50
🌙
Night
🌅 05:50
☀️
Day
🌅 05:50
☀️
Day
🌅 05:50
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:09
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
310° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Northwest (310°) at 10kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM150000 2025-09-15 00:00:00 - 2025-09-15 06:00:00
VFR
Wind
270° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (270°) at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 2025-09-15 00:00:00 - 2025-09-15 04:00:00
IFR
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN008 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. Broken clouds at 800 feet, Overcast skies at 2000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM150400 2025-09-15 04:00:00 - 2025-09-15 10:00:00
IFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
OVC008
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Overcast skies at 800 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM151400 2025-09-15 14:00:00 - 2025-09-15 20:00:00
VFR
Wind
340° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

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

BECMG 2025-09-15 16:00:00 - 2025-09-15 18:00:00
VFR
Weather
FCST
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Weather conditions: FCST. Skies will be clear. 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.