Weather Forecast - Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) for CYOW

CYOW
YOW

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Issued: Sep 15, 2025 23:40 UTC
Valid From: Jan 1, 1970 00:00 UTC
Valid To: Jan 1, 1970 00:00 UTC

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYOW 152340Z 1600/1706 VRB03KT P6SM FEW200 FM160800 VRB03KT P6SM SKC PROB30 1608/1613 3/4SM BR FM161300 05005KT P6SM SKC BECMG 1618/1620 08005KT BECMG 1700/1702 VRB03KT RMK NXT FCST BY 160300Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:28Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: >6SM
08:00Z FM160800
+7h
VFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: >6SM
08:00Z PROB30
+7h
MVFR
Visibility: 3/4SM
Mist
13:00Z FM161300
+12h
VFR 50° 5kt
Visibility: >6SM

About TAF Weather Forecasts

TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast) is the standardized format for aviation weather forecasts at airports worldwide. This page displays the current TAF forecast for Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (CYOW), providing essential forecast information for flight planning and aviation operations.

TAF forecasts typically cover 24 to 30 hours and include detailed predictions of wind, visibility, weather phenomena, and cloud conditions. The forecast uses change indicators like BECMG (becoming), TEMPO (temporary), and PROB (probability) to describe expected weather transitions and their timing.

Aviation forecasts are issued by qualified meteorologists and updated regularly. TAF data is essential for flight planning, fuel calculations, and alternate airport selection. Always consult the most recent forecast and consider METAR observations when making flight decisions.