KBDL TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Bradley International Airport (BDL · KBDL), Hartford, CT. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0027Z, valid 0000Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Bradley International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0027Z
valid 0000Z to 0600ZTAF KBDL 070027Z 0700/0806 20004KT P6SM VCTS SCT040CB TEMPO 0701/0702 3SM TSRA BKN030CB FM070200 00000KT P6SM SCT025 FM070900 00000KT 5SM BR BKN010 FM071200 20005KT P6SM SCT200 FM071900 24005KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 FM080100 00000KT P6SM SCT050
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0200Z | Initial | 200° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0100Z to 0200Z | TEMPO | Calm | 3 SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Broken at 3,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0200Z to 0900Z | FM | 000° at 0 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0900Z to 1200Z | FM | 000° at 0 kt | 5 SM | 1,000 ft BKN | Broken at 1,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1200Z to 1900Z | FM | 200° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 0100Z | FM | 240° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0100Z to 0600Z | FM | 000° at 0 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
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 KBDL?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0027Z for Bradley International Airport reads: TAF KBDL 070027Z 0700/0806 20004KT P6SM VCTS SCT040CB TEMPO 0701/0702 3SM TSRA BKN030CB FM070200 00000KT P6SM SCT025 FM070900 00000KT 5SM BR BKN010 FM071200 20005KT P6SM SCT200 FM071900 24005KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 FM080100 00000KT P6SM SCT050
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 KBDL
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.