KCEF TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Westover ARB/Metro (CEF · KCEF), Springfield/Chicopee, MA. Issued 22 Sep 2026 0010Z, valid 0000Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Westover ARB/Metro — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 22 Sep 2026 0010Z
valid 0000Z to 0600ZTAF KCEF 220010Z 2200/2306 04009KT 9999 FEW050 BKN250 QNH3013INS BECMG 2212/2213 04009KT 9999 SCT120 BKN250 QNH3030INS TEMPO 2213/2222 06010G15KT 510006 BECMG 2222/2223 05009KT 9999 FEW100 SCT250 QNH3034INS TX19/2220Z TN08/2210Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 2203 NEXT 2212
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 1200Z | Initial | 040° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Few at 5,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1200Z to 2200Z | BECMG | 040° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 12,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1300Z to 2200Z | TEMPO | 060° at 10-15 kt | n/a | Clear | No cloud forecast | — |
| 2200Z to 0600Z | BECMG | 050° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 10,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KCEF?
The forecast issued 22 Sep 2026 0010Z for Westover ARB/Metro reads: TAF KCEF 220010Z 2200/2306 04009KT 9999 FEW050 BKN250 QNH3013INS BECMG 2212/2213 04009KT 9999 SCT120 BKN250 QNH3030INS TEMPO 2213/2222 06010G15KT 510006 BECMG 2222/2223 05009KT 9999 FEW100 SCT250 QNH3034INS TX19/2220Z TN08/2210Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 2203 NEXT 2212
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.
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