KBOS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS · KBOS), Boston, MA. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1736Z, valid 1800Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of General Edward Lawrence Logan International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1736Z
valid 1800Z to 0000ZTAF KBOS 051736Z 0518/0624 21012G22KT P6SM BKN030 FM060300 20010G18KT P6SM BKN030 PROB30 0605/0608 4SM -RA OVC012 FM060800 20008KT 6SM BR VCSH BKN006 FM061000 21006KT 3SM -RA BR BKN005 FM062000 17006KT 3SM RA OVC007
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800Z to 0300Z | Initial | 210° at 12-22 kt | 6+ SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Broken at 3,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0300Z to 0800Z | FM | 200° at 10-18 kt | 6+ SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Broken at 3,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0500Z to 0800Z | PROB | No change | 4 SM | 1,200 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,200 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0800Z to 1000Z | FM | 200° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 600 ft BKN | Broken at 600 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1000Z to 2000Z | FM | 210° at 6 kt | 3 SM | 500 ft BKN | Broken at 500 ft AGL | IFR |
| 2000Z to 0000Z | FM | 170° at 6 kt | 3 SM | 700 ft OVC | Overcast at 700 ft AGL | IFR |
What the change groups mean
- 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 KBOS?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1736Z for General Edward Lawrence Logan International reads: TAF KBOS 051736Z 0518/0624 21012G22KT P6SM BKN030 FM060300 20010G18KT P6SM BKN030 PROB30 0605/0608 4SM -RA OVC012 FM060800 20008KT 6SM BR VCSH BKN006 FM061000 21006KT 3SM -RA BR BKN005 FM062000 17006KT 3SM RA OVC007
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 KBOS
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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