KBIL TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Billings Logan International (BIL · KBIL), Billings, MT. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2332Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Billings Logan International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2332Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KBIL 202332Z 2100/2124 03006KT P6SM FEW020 BKN050 FM210500 07006KT 6SM BR SCT005 BKN015 FM210700 21006KT 1/2SM FG OVC002 FM211600 21007KT P6SM SCT005 FM211800 17006KT P6SM FEW050 FEW150
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0500Z | Initial | 030° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Few at 2,000 ft AGL, Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0500Z to 0700Z | FM | 070° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft BKN | Scattered at 500 ft AGL, Broken at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0700Z to 1600Z | FM | 210° at 6 kt | 0.5 SM | 200 ft OVC | Overcast at 200 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 1600Z to 1800Z | FM | 210° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | 170° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 5,000 ft AGL, Few at 15,000 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.
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KBIL?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2332Z for Billings Logan International reads: TAF KBIL 202332Z 2100/2124 03006KT P6SM FEW020 BKN050 FM210500 07006KT 6SM BR SCT005 BKN015 FM210700 21006KT 1/2SM FG OVC002 FM211600 21007KT P6SM SCT005 FM211800 17006KT P6SM FEW050 FEW150
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 KBIL
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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