Dauphin Barker Airport

CYDN / YDN

Dauphin, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYDN 142340Z 1500/1512 24025G40KT P6SM BKN060 BKN080 TEMPO 1500/1506 2SM -SHRA HZ OVC030 FM150600 24025G40KT P6SM SCT010 BKN040 TEMPO 1506/1512 2SM -SHRA BR BKN010 OVC030 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 150600Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Fri
01:00Z
+-1h
Fri
02:00Z
+0h
Fri
03:00Z
+1h
Fri
04:00Z
+2h
Fri
05:00Z
+3h
Fri
06:00Z
+4h
Fri
07:00Z
+5h
Fri
08:00Z
+6h
Fri
09:00Z
+7h
Fri
10:00Z
+8h
Wind Dir
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
Wind Speed
25 kt
G40 kt
25 kt
G40 kt
25 kt
G40 kt
25 kt
G40 kt
25 kt
G40 kt
25 kt
G40 kt
25 kt
G40 kt
25 kt
G40 kt
25 kt
G40 kt
25 kt
G40 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Showers Rain, Mist, FCST, FCST
-SHRA BR FCST FCST
Light Showers Rain, Mist, FCST, FCST
-SHRA BR FCST FCST
Light Showers Rain, Mist, FCST, FCST
-SHRA BR FCST FCST
Light Showers Rain, Mist, FCST, FCST
-SHRA BR FCST FCST
Light Showers Rain, Mist, FCST, FCST
-SHRA BR FCST FCST
Clouds
BKN060
BKN080
BKN060
BKN080
BKN060
BKN080
BKN060
BKN080
BKN060
BKN080
BKN010
OVC030
BKN010
OVC030
BKN010
OVC030
BKN010
OVC030
BKN010
OVC030
Ceiling
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:46Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:46Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:46Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:46Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:46Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
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 occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
240° at 25 kt
Gusts: 40 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN060 BKN080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 25 kt. Gusts up to 40 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 6000 feet, Broken clouds at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 00:00Z - 06:00Z
IFR
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain, Haze
Clouds
OVC030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain, Haze. Overcast skies at 3000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM150600 06:00Z - 12:00Z
VFR
Wind
240° at 25 kt
Gusts: 40 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT010 BKN040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 25 kt. Gusts up to 40 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 1000 feet, Broken clouds at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 06:00Z - 12:00Z
IFR
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain, Mist, FCST, FCST
Clouds
BKN010 OVC030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain, Mist, FCST, FCST. Broken clouds at 1000 feet, Overcast skies at 3000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

📚 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.