KBGM TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field (BGM · KBGM), Binghamton, NY. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2340Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2340Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KBGM 202340Z 2100/2124 35006G12KT P6SM BKN015 TEMPO 2100/2104 P6SM BKN006 FM210400 36006G11KT P6SM OVC011 FM210900 01007G12KT P6SM BKN020 TEMPO 2109/2113 2SM BR BKN003 FM211300 03007G13KT P6SM OVC140
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0400Z | Initial | 350° at 6-12 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft BKN | Broken at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0000Z to 0400Z | TEMPO | Calm | 6+ SM | 600 ft BKN | Broken at 600 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0400Z to 0900Z | FM | 360° at 6-11 kt | 6+ SM | 1,100 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,100 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0900Z to 1300Z | FM | 010° at 7-12 kt | 6+ SM | 2,000 ft BKN | Broken at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0900Z to 1300Z | TEMPO | Calm | 2 SM | 300 ft BKN | Broken at 300 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 1300Z to 0000Z | FM | 030° at 7-13 kt | 6+ SM | 14,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 14,000 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
- 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.
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KBGM?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2340Z for Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field reads: TAF KBGM 202340Z 2100/2124 35006G12KT P6SM BKN015 TEMPO 2100/2104 P6SM BKN006 FM210400 36006G11KT P6SM OVC011 FM210900 01007G12KT P6SM BKN020 TEMPO 2109/2113 2SM BR BKN003 FM211300 03007G13KT P6SM OVC140
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 KBGM
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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