KBTV TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Patrick Leahy Burlington International (BTV · KBTV), Burlington, VT. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0528Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Patrick Leahy Burlington International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0528Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZTAF KBTV 050528Z 0506/0606 18012G20KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 0512/0514 6SM -SHRA BR SCT035 BKN080 FM051400 18014G24KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC025 FM051800 18012G21KT P6SM VCSH BKN025 FM060000 22008KT P6SM BKN025
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 1400Z | Initial | 180° at 12-20 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1200Z to 1400Z | PROB | No change | 6+ SM | 8,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,500 ft AGL, Broken at 8,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1400Z to 1800Z | FM | 180° at 14-24 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | 180° at 12-21 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0000Z to 0600Z | FM | 220° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KBTV?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 0528Z for Patrick Leahy Burlington International reads: TAF KBTV 050528Z 0506/0606 18012G20KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 0512/0514 6SM -SHRA BR SCT035 BKN080 FM051400 18014G24KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC025 FM051800 18012G21KT P6SM VCSH BKN025 FM060000 22008KT P6SM BKN025
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 KBTV
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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