Abbotsford International Airport

CYXX / YXX

Abbotsford, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYXX 040540Z 0406/0506 21006KT P6SM FEW040 BKN150 FM041100 VRB03KT P6SM FEW005 BKN040 TEMPO 0411/0420 SCT005 BKN020 PROB30 0411/0416 1SM BR OVC004 FM042000 22008KT P6SM FEW040 RMK NXT FCST BY 041200Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
09:00Z
+-1h
Sat
10:00Z
+0h
Sat
11:00Z
+1h
Sat
12:00Z
+2h
Sat
13:00Z
+3h
Sat
14:00Z
+4h
Sat
15:00Z
+5h
Sat
16:00Z
+6h
Sat
17:00Z
+7h
Sat
18:00Z
+8h
Sat
19:00Z
+9h
Sat
20:00Z
+10h
Sat
21:00Z
+11h
Sat
22:00Z
+12h
Sat
23:00Z
+13h
Sun
00:00Z
+14h
Sun
01:00Z
+15h
Sun
02:00Z
+16h
Sun
03:00Z
+17h
Sun
04:00Z
+18h
Wind Dir
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
Wind Speed
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
1SM
1SM
1SM
1SM
1SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
30%
Mist
BR
30%
Mist
BR
30%
Mist
BR
30%
Mist
BR
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW040
BKN150
FEW040
BKN150
OVC004
OVC004
OVC004
OVC004
OVC004
SCT005
BKN020
SCT005
BKN020
SCT005
BKN020
SCT005
BKN020
FEW040
FEW040
FEW040
FEW040
FEW040
FEW040
FEW040
BKN150
FEW040
BKN150
FEW040
BKN150
Ceiling
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:28Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:28Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:28Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:28Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:28Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:31Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:31Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:31Z
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
210° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW040 BKN150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 4000 feet, Broken clouds at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM041100 11:00Z - 17:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW005 BKN040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 500 feet, Broken clouds at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 11:00Z - 20:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
SCT005 BKN020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Scattered clouds at 500 feet, Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 11:00Z - 16:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
1SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
OVC004
📖 Plain English Explanation:

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

FM042000 20:00Z - 02:00Z
VFR
Wind
220° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
FCST
Clouds
FEW040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: FCST. Few clouds at 4000 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.