KBTV TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV · KBTV), Burlington, VT. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0007Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0007Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KBTV 070007Z 0700/0724 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN080 BKN120 TEMPO 0700/0701 4SM -TSRA BR BKN045CB FM070500 00000KT 4SM BR FEW060 FM071200 00000KT P6SM SKC FM071900 31004KT P6SM SCT120
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 | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 8,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 6,000 ft AGL, Broken at 8,000 ft AGL, Broken at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0100Z | TEMPO | Calm | 4 SM | 4,500 ft BKN | Broken at 4,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0500Z to 1200Z | FM | 000° at 0 kt | 4 SM | Clear | Few at 6,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1200Z to 1900Z | FM | 000° at 0 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1900Z to 0000Z | FM | 310° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- 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 7 Aug 2026 0007Z for Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport reads: TAF KBTV 070007Z 0700/0724 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN080 BKN120 TEMPO 0700/0701 4SM -TSRA BR BKN045CB FM070500 00000KT 4SM BR FEW060 FM071200 00000KT P6SM SKC FM071900 31004KT P6SM SCT120
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.