KBHB TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Hancock County/Bar Harbor (BHB · KBHB), Bar Harbor, ME. Issued 5 Nov 2026 2250Z, valid 2300Z to 1800Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Hancock County/Bar Harbor — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 2250Z
valid 2300Z to 1800ZTAF KBHB 052250Z 0523/0618 20008KT 6SM -RA BR SCT005 OVC015 TEMPO 0523/0601 3SM -RA BR OVC005 FM060100 20008KT 3SM BR OVC005 FM060800 22007KT 2SM BR BKN005 FM061500 25004KT P6SM OVC005
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2300Z to 0100Z | Initial | 200° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Scattered at 500 ft AGL, Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2300Z to 0100Z | TEMPO | No change | 3 SM | 500 ft OVC | Overcast at 500 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0100Z to 0800Z | FM | 200° at 8 kt | 3 SM | 500 ft OVC | Overcast at 500 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0800Z to 1500Z | FM | 220° at 7 kt | 2 SM | 500 ft BKN | Broken at 500 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1500Z to 1800Z | FM | 250° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 500 ft OVC | Overcast at 500 ft AGL | IFR |
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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KBHB?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 2250Z for Hancock County/Bar Harbor reads: TAF KBHB 052250Z 0523/0618 20008KT 6SM -RA BR SCT005 OVC015 TEMPO 0523/0601 3SM -RA BR OVC005 FM060100 20008KT 3SM BR OVC005 FM060800 22007KT 2SM BR BKN005 FM061500 25004KT P6SM OVC005
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 KBHB
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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