KBAF TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Westfield-Barnes Regional (BAF · KBAF), Westfield/Springfield, MA. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0205Z, valid 0200Z to 0200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Westfield-Barnes Regional — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF amended · issued 21 Sep 2026 0205Z
valid 0200Z to 0200ZTAF AMD KBAF 210205Z 2102/2202 35010G15KT 9999 BKN007 QNH2996INS TEMPO 2102/2108 6000 -SHRA BR BKN005 BECMG 2111/2112 01012G18KT 9999 SKC QNH3008INS TX21/2119Z TN12/2111Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0200Z to 1100Z | Initial | 350° at 10-15 kt | 6+ SM | 700 ft BKN | Broken at 700 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0200Z to 0800Z | TEMPO | Calm | 3.73 SM | 500 ft BKN | Broken at 500 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1100Z to 0200Z | BECMG | 010° at 12-18 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
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KBAF?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0205Z for Westfield-Barnes Regional reads: TAF AMD KBAF 210205Z 2102/2202 35010G15KT 9999 BKN007 QNH2996INS TEMPO 2102/2108 6000 -SHRA BR BKN005 BECMG 2111/2112 01012G18KT 9999 SKC QNH3008INS TX21/2119Z TN12/2111Z
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 KBAF
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.
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