KBFD TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Bradford Regional (BFD · KBFD), Bradford, PA. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0402Z, valid 0400Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Bradford Regional — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0402Z
valid 0400Z to 0000ZTAF KBFD 210402Z 2104/2124 04005KT P6SM SCT015 OVC070 FM210800 07005KT 4SM BR OVC015 FM211400 07008G15KT P6SM OVC035
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0400Z to 0800Z | Initial | 040° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 7,000 ft OVC | Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 7,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0800Z to 1400Z | FM | 070° at 5 kt | 4 SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1400Z to 0000Z | FM | 070° at 8-15 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- 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 KBFD?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0402Z for Bradford Regional reads: TAF KBFD 210402Z 2104/2124 04005KT P6SM SCT015 OVC070 FM210800 07005KT 4SM BR OVC015 FM211400 07008G15KT P6SM OVC035
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 KBFD
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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