KBTL TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field (BTL · KBTL), Battle Creek, MI. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2340Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2340Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KBTL 062340Z 0700/0724 20005KT P6SM BKN050 FM070900 VRB03KT 4SM BR BKN027 FM071000 VRB03KT 4SM BR SCT006 FM071100 VRB03KT 4SM BR BKN004 FM071400 20005KT P6SM SCT011
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0900Z | Initial | 200° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0900Z to 1000Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 4 SM | 2,700 ft BKN | Broken at 2,700 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1000Z to 1100Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 4 SM | Clear | Scattered at 600 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1100Z to 1400Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 4 SM | 400 ft BKN | Broken at 400 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 1400Z to 0000Z | FM | 200° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 1,100 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 KBTL?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2340Z for Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field reads: TAF KBTL 062340Z 0700/0724 20005KT P6SM BKN050 FM070900 VRB03KT 4SM BR BKN027 FM071000 VRB03KT 4SM BR SCT006 FM071100 VRB03KT 4SM BR BKN004 FM071400 20005KT P6SM SCT011
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 KBTL
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.