KCEF TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base (CEF · KCEF), Chicopee, MA. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0000Z, valid 0000Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0000Z
valid 0000Z to 0600ZTAF KCEF 070000Z 0700/0806 20006KT 9999 FEW040 SCT090 BKN180 QNH3001INS BECMG 0706/0707 VRB06KT 9999 BKN005 OVC030 QNH3007INS BECMG 0712/0713 24009KT 9999 FEW009 SCT030 BKN100 QNH2999INS TEMPO 0720/0802 24015G25KT 3200 TSRA BKN025CB OVC090 BECMG 0802/0803 VRB06KT 9999 SCT030 OVC050 QNH2998INS TX34/0720Z TN23/0710Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 0703 NEXT 0712
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0600Z | Initial | 200° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 18,000 ft BKN | Few at 4,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 9,000 ft AGL, Broken at 18,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0600Z to 1200Z | BECMG | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 500 ft BKN | Broken at 500 ft AGL, Overcast at 3,000 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1200Z to 0200Z | BECMG | 240° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Few at 900 ft AGL, Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0200Z | TEMPO | 240° at 15-25 kt | 1.99 SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 9,000 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0200Z to 0600Z | BECMG | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft OVC | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- BECMG
- Becoming — a gradual change over the stated window.
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
What the categories mean
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 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 KCEF?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0000Z for Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base reads: TAF KCEF 070000Z 0700/0806 20006KT 9999 FEW040 SCT090 BKN180 QNH3001INS BECMG 0706/0707 VRB06KT 9999 BKN005 OVC030 QNH3007INS BECMG 0712/0713 24009KT 9999 FEW009 SCT030 BKN100 QNH2999INS TEMPO 0720/0802 24015G25KT 3200 TSRA BKN025CB OVC090 BECMG 0802/0803 VRB06KT 9999 SCT030 OVC050 QNH2998INS TX34/0720Z TN23/0710Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 0703 NEXT 0712
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 KCEF
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.