KBTR TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR · KBTR), Baton Rouge, LA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KBTR 062320Z 0700/0724 10006KT P6SM SCT035 BKN045
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0000Z | Initial | 100° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 4,500 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,500 ft AGL, Broken at 4,500 ft AGL | VFR |
What the categories mean
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KBTR?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport reads: TAF KBTR 062320Z 0700/0724 10006KT P6SM SCT035 BKN045
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 KBTR
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.