CFB Greenwood

CYZX / YZX

Greenwood, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYZX 171140Z 1712/1812 20005KT P6SM SCT020 OVC080 FM171500 21010KT P6SM SCT020 OVC040 TEMPO 1715/1720 2SM -SN OVC020 FM172000 17008KT 2SM -SN SCT012 OVC020 FM172300 18008KT 5SM -RA BR SCT008 OVC015 FM180400 22005KT 3SM -RA -DZ BR SCT006 OVC010 FM180900 27008KT P6SM OVC015 RMK NXT FCST BY 171800Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
16:00Z
+-1h
Sat
17:00Z
+0h
Sat
18:00Z
+1h
Sat
19:00Z
+2h
Sat
20:00Z
+3h
Sat
21:00Z
+4h
Sat
22:00Z
+5h
Sat
23:00Z
+6h
Sun
00:00Z
+7h
Sun
01:00Z
+8h
Sun
02:00Z
+9h
Sun
03:00Z
+10h
Sun
04:00Z
+11h
Sun
05:00Z
+12h
Sun
06:00Z
+13h
Sun
07:00Z
+14h
Sun
08:00Z
+15h
Sun
09:00Z
+16h
Sun
10:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
270°
W
270°
W
Wind Speed
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
8kt
8kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Light Drizzle, Mist
-RA -DZ BR
Light Rain, Light Drizzle, Mist
-RA -DZ BR
Light Rain, Light Drizzle, Mist
-RA -DZ BR
Light Rain, Light Drizzle, Mist
-RA -DZ BR
Light Rain, Light Drizzle, Mist
-RA -DZ BR
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
Clouds
SCT020
OVC080
SCT020
OVC080
SCT020
OVC080
SCT020
OVC080
SCT012
OVC020
SCT012
OVC020
SCT012
OVC020
SCT008
OVC015
SCT008
OVC015
SCT008
OVC015
SCT008
OVC015
SCT008
OVC015
SCT006
OVC010
SCT006
OVC010
SCT006
OVC010
SCT006
OVC010
SCT006
OVC010
OVC015
OVC015
Ceiling
8000ft
AGL
8000ft
AGL
8000ft
AGL
8000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
1500ft
AGL
1500ft
AGL
1500ft
AGL
1500ft
AGL
1500ft
AGL
1000ft
AGL
1000ft
AGL
1000ft
AGL
1000ft
AGL
1000ft
AGL
1500ft
AGL
1500ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 16:43
🌇
Dusk
🌇 16:43
🌙
Night
🌇 16:43
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 07:15
🌙
Night
🌅 07:15
🌅
Dawn
🌅 07:15
☀️
Day
🌅 07:15
☀️
Day
🌅 07:15
☀️
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 occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
200° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT020 OVC080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Overcast skies at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM171500 2026-02-17 15:00:00 - 2026-02-17 21:00:00
VFR
Wind
210° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT020 OVC040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 10kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Overcast skies at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 2026-02-17 15:00:00 - 2026-01-17 20:00:00
IFR
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Light Snow
Clouds
OVC020
📖 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 2000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM172000 2026-01-17 20:00:00 - 2026-01-18 02:00:00
IFR
Wind
170° at 8 kt
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Light Snow
Clouds
SCT012 OVC020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (170°) at 8kt. Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Light Snow. Scattered clouds at 1200 feet, Overcast skies at 2000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM172300 2026-01-17 23:00:00 - 2026-01-18 05:00:00
MVFR
Wind
180° at 8 kt
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Light Rain, Mist
Clouds
SCT008 OVC015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (180°) at 8kt. Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Mist. Scattered clouds at 800 feet, Overcast skies at 1500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM180400 2026-01-18 04:00:00 - 2026-01-18 10:00:00
IFR
Wind
220° at 5 kt
Visibility
3SM
Weather
Light Rain, Light Drizzle, Mist
Clouds
SCT006 OVC010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 5kt. Visibility will be good at 3SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Light Drizzle, Mist. Scattered clouds at 600 feet, Overcast skies at 1000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM180900 2026-01-18 09:00:00 - 2026-01-18 15:00:00
MVFR
Wind
270° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
FCST
Clouds
OVC015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (270°) at 8kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: FCST. Overcast skies at 1500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

📚 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.