Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport

CYXE / YXE

Saskatoon, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYXE 151142Z 1512/1612 30018KT P6SM -RA SCT008 BKN030 TEMPO 1512/1518 2 1/2SM -SHRA BR BKN008 OVC030 BECMG 1512/1514 30012G22KT FM151800 30012KT P6SM SCT010 BKN030 TEMPO 1518/1522 4SM -SHRASN BR BKN010 OVC030 FM152200 30015KT P6SM -SHRASN SCT015 BKN040 TEMPO 1522/1602 2SM -SHSN BR BKN015 OVC040 PROB30 1522/1602 1SM -SHSN BR BKN006 OVC015 FM160200 34010G20KT 6SM -SHRASN SCT008 BKN030 TEMPO 1602/1610 1 1/2SM -SHSN BR BKN008 OVC030 BECMG 1604/1606 36006KT FM161000 01005KT P6SM -SN SCT010 BKN040 TEMPO 1610/1612 4SM -SN BKN010 OVC040 RMK NXT FCST BY 151800Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Fri
17:00Z
+-1h
Fri
18:00Z
+0h
Fri
19:00Z
+1h
Fri
20:00Z
+2h
Fri
21:00Z
+3h
Fri
22:00Z
+4h
Fri
23:00Z
+5h
Sat
00:00Z
+6h
Sat
01:00Z
+7h
Sat
02:00Z
+8h
Sat
03:00Z
+9h
Sat
04:00Z
+10h
Sat
05:00Z
+11h
Sat
06:00Z
+12h
Sat
07:00Z
+13h
Sat
08:00Z
+14h
Sat
09:00Z
+15h
Sat
10:00Z
+16h
Wind Dir
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
Wind Speed
18 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
Visibility
>6SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
1SM
1SM
1SM
1SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
4SM
Weather
Light Rain
-RA
Light Showers RASN, Mist
-SHRASN BR
Light Showers RASN, Mist
-SHRASN BR
Light Showers RASN, Mist
-SHRASN BR
Light Showers RASN, Mist
-SHRASN BR
Light Showers Snow, Mist
-SHSN BR
30%
Light Showers Snow, Mist
-SHSN BR
30%
Light Showers Snow, Mist
-SHSN BR
30%
Light Showers Snow, Mist
-SHSN BR
30%
Light Showers Snow, Mist
-SHSN BR
Light Showers Snow, Mist
-SHSN BR
Light Showers Snow, Mist
-SHSN BR
Light Showers Snow, Mist
-SHSN BR
Light Showers Snow, Mist
-SHSN BR
Light Showers Snow, Mist
-SHSN BR
Light Showers Snow, Mist
-SHSN BR
Light Showers Snow, Mist
-SHSN BR
Light Snow, FCST
-SN FCST
Clouds
SCT008
BKN030
BKN010
OVC030
BKN010
OVC030
BKN010
OVC030
BKN010
OVC030
BKN006
OVC015
BKN006
OVC015
BKN006
OVC015
BKN006
OVC015
BKN008
OVC030
BKN008
OVC030
BKN008
OVC030
BKN008
OVC030
BKN008
OVC030
BKN008
OVC030
BKN008
OVC030
BKN008
OVC030
BKN010
OVC040
Ceiling
3,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 19:14Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:14Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:14Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:14Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:14Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:44Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:44Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:44Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:44Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:44Z
☀️
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
300° at 18 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Rain
Clouds
SCT008 BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 18 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain. Scattered clouds at 800 feet, Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 12:00Z - 18:00Z
IFR
Visibility
1/2SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN008 OVC030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 1/2SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 800 feet, Overcast skies at 3000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 12:00Z - 14:00Z
VFR
Wind
300° at 12 kt
Gusts: 22 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 22 kt are expected. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM151800 18:00Z - 00:00Z
VFR
Wind
300° at 12 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT010 BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 1000 feet, Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 18:00Z - 22:00Z
IFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Light Showers RASN, Mist
Clouds
BKN010 OVC030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers RASN, Mist. Broken clouds at 1000 feet, Overcast skies at 3000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM152200 22:00Z - 04:00Z
VFR
Wind
300° at 15 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Showers RASN
Clouds
SCT015 BKN040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 15 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers RASN. Scattered clouds at 1500 feet, Broken clouds at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 22:00Z - 02:00Z
IFR
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Light Showers Snow, Mist
Clouds
BKN015 OVC040
📖 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 Snow, Mist. Broken clouds at 1500 feet, Overcast skies at 4000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

PROB30 22:00Z - 02:00Z
IFR
Visibility
1SM
Weather
Light Showers Snow, Mist
Clouds
BKN006 OVC015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 1SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Snow, Mist. Broken clouds at 600 feet, Overcast skies at 1500 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM160200 02:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
340° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Showers RASN
Clouds
SCT008 BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (340°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers RASN. Scattered clouds at 800 feet, Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 02:00Z - 10:00Z
IFR
Visibility
1/2SM
Weather
Light Showers Snow, Mist
Clouds
BKN008 OVC030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 1/2SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Snow, Mist. Broken clouds at 800 feet, Overcast skies at 3000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 04:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Wind
360° at 6 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North (360°) at 6 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM161000 10:00Z - 16:00Z
VFR
Wind
10° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Snow
Clouds
SCT010 BKN040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North (10°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Snow. Scattered clouds at 1000 feet, Broken clouds at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 10:00Z - 12:00Z
IFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Light Snow, FCST
Clouds
BKN010 OVC040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Light Snow, FCST. Broken clouds at 1000 feet, Overcast skies at 4000 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.