Cape Cod Gateway Airport

KHYA / HYA

Hyannis, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
KHYA 160523Z 1606/1706 00000KT P6SM BKN250 FM160800 05006KT P6SM SCT003 TEMPO 1609/1612 4SM BR BKN003 FM161300 06010KT P6SM FEW090 FM170100 08003KT P6SM BKN250

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Tue
06:00Z
+-1h
Tue
07:00Z
+0h
Tue
08:00Z
+1h
Tue
09:00Z
+2h
Tue
10:00Z
+3h
Tue
11:00Z
+4h
Tue
12:00Z
+5h
Tue
13:00Z
+6h
Tue
14:00Z
+7h
Tue
15:00Z
+8h
Tue
16:00Z
+9h
Tue
17:00Z
+10h
Tue
18:00Z
+11h
Tue
19:00Z
+12h
Tue
20:00Z
+13h
Tue
21:00Z
+14h
Tue
22:00Z
+15h
Tue
23:00Z
+16h
Wed
00:00Z
+17h
Wed
01:00Z
+18h
Wed
02:00Z
+19h
Wed
03:00Z
+20h
Wed
04:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir -- --
50°
NE
-- -- --
50°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
-- -- -- -- -- --
80°
E
80°
E
80°
E
80°
E
Wind Speed -- --
6kt
-- -- --
6kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
-- -- -- -- -- --
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN250
BKN250
SCT003
BKN003
BKN003
BKN003
SCT003
FEW090
FEW090
FEW090
FEW090
FEW090
FEW090
BKN250
BKN250
BKN250
BKN250
BKN250
BKN250
BKN250
BKN250
BKN250
BKN250
Ceiling
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
300ft
AGL
300ft
AGL
300ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR LIFR LIFR LIFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌅 05:52
☀️
Day
🌅 05:52
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:07
☀️
Day
🌇 18:07
☀️
Day
🌇 18:07
🌙
Night
🌇 18:07
🌙
Night
🌇 18:07
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:53
🌙
Night
🌅 05:53
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
0° at 0 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North (0°) at 0kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM160800 2025-09-16 08:00:00 - 2025-09-16 14:00:00
VFR
Wind
50° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT003
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northeast (50°) at 6kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 300 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 2025-09-16 09:00:00 - 2025-09-16 12:00:00
LIFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
BKN003
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 300 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

FM161300 2025-09-16 13:00:00 - 2025-09-16 19:00:00
VFR
Wind
60° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW090
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Northeast (60°) at 10kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 9000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM170100 2025-09-17 01:00:00 - 2025-09-17 07:00:00
VFR
Wind
80° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East (80°) at 3kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 25000 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.