Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport

CYTZ / YTZ

Toronto, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYTZ 041941Z 0420/0520 22005KT P6SM SCT040 BKN120 TEMPO 0420/0423 5SM -SHRA BR SCT008 BKN020 OVC100 PROB30 0420/0423 VRB20G30KT 2SM TSRA BR BKN015 OVC060CB FM042300 04005KT P6SM SCT015 BKN040 TEMPO 0423/0506 2SM BR SCT006 BKN015 BKN040 PROB30 0423/0506 1SM BR BKN004 OVC015 FM050600 04005KT 1SM BR OVC004 PROB30 0506/0513 1/2SM FG VV002 FM051300 06010KT 2SM BR BKN004 OVC015 FM051600 06012KT 6SM BR SCT006 BKN015 BKN240 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 050200Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
22:00Z
+-1h
Sat
23:00Z
+0h
Sun
00:00Z
+1h
Sun
01:00Z
+2h
Sun
02:00Z
+3h
Sun
03:00Z
+4h
Sun
04:00Z
+5h
Sun
05:00Z
+6h
Sun
06:00Z
+7h
Sun
07:00Z
+8h
Sun
08:00Z
+9h
Sun
09:00Z
+10h
Sun
10:00Z
+11h
Sun
11:00Z
+12h
Sun
12:00Z
+13h
Sun
13:00Z
+14h
Sun
14:00Z
+15h
Sun
15:00Z
+16h
Sun
16:00Z
+17h
Sun
17:00Z
+18h
Sun
18:00Z
+19h
Wind Dir
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
Wind Speed
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
Visibility
>6SM
1SM
1SM
1SM
1SM
1SM
1SM
1SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
30%
Mist
BR
30%
Mist
BR
30%
Mist
BR
30%
Mist
BR
30%
Mist
BR
30%
Mist
BR
30%
Fog
FG
30%
Fog
FG
30%
Fog
FG
30%
Fog
FG
30%
Fog
FG
30%
Fog
FG
30%
Fog
FG
30%
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist, FCST, FCST
BR FCST FCST
Mist, FCST, FCST
BR FCST FCST
Mist, FCST, FCST
BR FCST FCST
Clouds
SCT040
BKN120
BKN004
OVC015
BKN004
OVC015
BKN004
OVC015
BKN004
OVC015
BKN004
OVC015
BKN004
OVC015
BKN004
OVC015
VV002
VV002
VV002
VV002
VV002
VV002
VV002
BKN004
OVC015
BKN004
OVC015
BKN004
OVC015
SCT006
BKN015
SCT006
BKN015
SCT006
BKN015
Ceiling
12,000 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
200 ft 🌫️
Indefinite
200 ft 🌫️
Indefinite
200 ft 🌫️
Indefinite
200 ft 🌫️
Indefinite
200 ft 🌫️
Indefinite
200 ft 🌫️
Indefinite
200 ft 🌫️
Indefinite
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:39Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:39Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:39Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:39Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:39Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:20Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:20Z
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
220° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT040 BKN120
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet, Broken clouds at 12000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 20:00Z - 23:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain, Mist
Clouds
SCT008 BKN020 OVC100
📖 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. Scattered clouds at 800 feet, Broken clouds at 2000 feet, Overcast skies at 10000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 20:00Z - 23:00Z
IFR
Wind
VRB° at 20 kt
Gusts: 30 kt
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN015 OVC060CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds will be variable in direction at 20 kt. Gusts up to 30 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 1500 feet, Overcast skies at 6000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM042300 23:00Z - 05:00Z
VFR
Wind
40° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT015 BKN040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northeast (40°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 1500 feet, Broken clouds at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 23:00Z - 06:00Z
IFR
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
SCT006 BKN015 BKN040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Scattered clouds at 600 feet, Broken clouds at 1500 feet, Broken clouds at 4000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

PROB30 23:00Z - 06:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
1SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
BKN004 OVC015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 1SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 400 feet, Overcast skies at 1500 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

FM050600 06:00Z - 12:00Z
LIFR
Wind
40° at 5 kt
Visibility
1SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
OVC004
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northeast (40°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 1SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Overcast skies at 400 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

PROB30 06:00Z - 13:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
1/2SM
Weather
Fog
Clouds
VV002
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 1/2SM. Weather conditions: Fog. Vertical visibility at 200 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

FM051300 13:00Z - 19:00Z
LIFR
Wind
60° at 10 kt
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
BKN004 OVC015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Northeast (60°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 400 feet, Overcast skies at 1500 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

FM051600 16:00Z - 22:00Z
MVFR
Wind
60° at 12 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Mist, FCST, FCST
Clouds
SCT006 BKN015 BKN240
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Northeast (60°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Mist, FCST, FCST. Scattered clouds at 600 feet, Broken clouds at 1500 feet, Broken clouds at 24000 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.