KBDL TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Bradley International (BDL · KBDL), Windsor Locks, CT. Issued 5 Nov 2026 2007Z, valid 2000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Bradley International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 2007Z
valid 2000Z to 0000ZTAF KBDL 052007Z 0520/0624 19010G18KT P6SM OVC020 FM060300 18007KT 6SM -RA BKN012 FM060700 20005KT 5SM -RA BR OVC010 FM061100 00000KT 1 1/2SM -RA BR OVC005 FM061800 00000KT 4SM -RA OVC012
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000Z to 0300Z | Initial | 190° at 10-18 kt | 6+ SM | 2,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0300Z to 0700Z | FM | 180° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 1,200 ft BKN | Broken at 1,200 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0700Z to 1100Z | FM | 200° at 5 kt | 5 SM | 1,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1100Z to 1800Z | FM | Calm | 1.5 SM | 500 ft OVC | Overcast at 500 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | Calm | 4 SM | 1,200 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,200 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KBDL?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 2007Z for Bradley International reads: TAF KBDL 052007Z 0520/0624 19010G18KT P6SM OVC020 FM060300 18007KT 6SM -RA BKN012 FM060700 20005KT 5SM -RA BR OVC010 FM061100 00000KT 1 1/2SM -RA BR OVC005 FM061800 00000KT 4SM -RA OVC012
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.
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