KBED TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED · KBED), Bedford, MA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Laurence G Hanscom Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KBED 062320Z 0700/0724 23004KT P6SM BKN120 TEMPO 0708/0711 3SM BR BKN015 FM071300 28006KT 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 1300Z | Initial | 230° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 12,000 ft BKN | Broken at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0800Z to 1100Z | TEMPO | Calm | 3 SM | 1,500 ft BKN | Broken at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1300Z to 0000Z | FM | 280° at 6 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 KBED?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for Laurence G Hanscom Field reads: TAF KBED 062320Z 0700/0724 23004KT P6SM BKN120 TEMPO 0708/0711 3SM BR BKN015 FM071300 28006KT 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 KBED
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.