KBID TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Block Island State Airport (BID · KBID), Block Island, RI. This field does not issue a terminal forecast.
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Only a minority of US airports issue a terminal aerodrome forecast, and Block Island State Airport is not one of them. The nearest forecasting stations are:
| Station | Airport | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KGON TAF | Groton New London Airport | 23 NM on the 295° radial |
| KPVD TAF | Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport | 34 NM on the 012° radial |
| KFMH TAF | Cape Cod Coast Guard Air Station | 56 NM on the 058° radial |
A TAF from a field this far away describes its own airport, not KBID. Read it as the regional trend and confirm with the nearest observation.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KBID?
Block Island State Airport does not issue a terminal aerodrome forecast.
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 KBID
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.