KBAF TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (BAF · KBAF), Westfield, MA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2350Z, valid 2300Z to 0200Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF amended · issued 6 Aug 2026 2350Z
valid 2300Z to 0200ZTAF AMD KBAF 062350Z 0623/0802 VRB06KT 9000 -RA BKN040 OVC060 QNH3004INS TEMPO 0700/0702 24015G25KT 8000 -TSRA OVC040CB BECMG 0706/0707 VRB06KT 9999 NSW BKN050 OVC070 QNH3008INS BECMG 0715/0716 VRB06KT 9000 -RA BKN050 BKN080 QNH3003INS TX30/0623Z TN22/0709Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2300Z to 0600Z | Initial | Variable at 6 kt | 5.59 SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Broken at 4,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0200Z | TEMPO | 240° at 15-25 kt | 4.97 SM | 4,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 4,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0600Z to 1500Z | BECMG | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 7,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1500Z to 0200Z | BECMG | Variable at 6 kt | 5.59 SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL, Broken at 8,000 ft AGL | 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.
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KBAF?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2350Z for Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport reads: TAF AMD KBAF 062350Z 0623/0802 VRB06KT 9000 -RA BKN040 OVC060 QNH3004INS TEMPO 0700/0702 24015G25KT 8000 -TSRA OVC040CB BECMG 0706/0707 VRB06KT 9999 NSW BKN050 OVC070 QNH3008INS BECMG 0715/0716 VRB06KT 9000 -RA BKN050 BKN080 QNH3003INS TX30/0623Z TN22/0709Z
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.