KBAD TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Barksdale Air Force Base (BAD · KBAD), Bossier City, LA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2000Z, valid 2000Z to 0200Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Barksdale Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2000Z
valid 2000Z to 0200ZTAF KBAD 062000Z 0620/0802 19010G15KT 9999 VCTS SCT045CB QNH3000INS TEMPO 0620/0622 21015G25KT -TSRA BKN040CB BECMG 0623/0624 19009KT 9999 NSW SCT060 QNH2997INS BECMG 0714/0715 18007KT 9999 SKC QNH2998INS TX37/0622Z TN26/0711Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000Z to 2300Z | Initial | 190° at 10-15 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 4,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2000Z to 2200Z | TEMPO | 210° at 15-25 kt | n/a | 4,000 ft BKN | Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2300Z to 1400Z | BECMG | 190° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1400Z to 0200Z | BECMG | 180° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- BECMG
- Becoming — a gradual change over the stated window.
What the categories mean
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KBAD?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2000Z for Barksdale Air Force Base reads: TAF KBAD 062000Z 0620/0802 19010G15KT 9999 VCTS SCT045CB QNH3000INS TEMPO 0620/0622 21015G25KT -TSRA BKN040CB BECMG 0623/0624 19009KT 9999 NSW SCT060 QNH2997INS BECMG 0714/0715 18007KT 9999 SKC QNH2998INS TX37/0622Z TN26/0711Z
How far ahead does a TAF forecast?
A TAF covers a 24-hour period at most airports and 30 hours at larger ones, issued four times a day at 0000Z, 0600Z, 1200Z and 1800Z. It describes conditions within roughly 5 statute miles of the airport, not the surrounding area.
What do FM, BECMG and TEMPO mean?
FM (from) marks a rapid, permanent change at the stated time. BECMG (becoming) marks a gradual change over the stated window. TEMPO marks conditions expected for less than half the period, in spells of under an hour each. PROB30 and PROB40 give the probability of the conditions that follow.
More about KBAD
Forecasts from the US National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center. Times are UTC (Zulu). For planning and education only — always confirm with an official preflight briefing.