Laurence G Hanscom Field

KBED / BED

Bedford, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KBED 262324Z 2700/2724 05007KT P6SM FEW060 FM270200 00000KT P6SM SKC TEMPO 2708/2711 2SM BR SCT006 FM271600 07005KT P6SM SKC FM272000 12006KT P6SM FEW200

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
04:00Z
+-1h
Mon
05:00Z
+0h
Mon
06:00Z
+1h
Mon
07:00Z
+2h
Mon
08:00Z
+3h
Mon
09:00Z
+4h
Mon
10:00Z
+5h
Mon
11:00Z
+6h
Mon
12:00Z
+7h
Mon
13:00Z
+8h
Mon
14:00Z
+9h
Mon
15:00Z
+10h
Mon
16:00Z
+11h
Mon
17:00Z
+12h
Mon
18:00Z
+13h
Mon
19:00Z
+14h
Mon
20:00Z
+15h
Mon
21:00Z
+16h
Mon
22:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
Wind Speed
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW060
FEW060
FEW060
FEW060
SCT006
SCT006
SCT006
FEW060
FEW060
FEW060
FEW060
FEW060
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
FEW200
FEW200
FEW200
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:52Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:52Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:52Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:07Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:07Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:07Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:07Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:07Z
🌙
Night
Flight Rules
VFR: Visual Flight Rules
MVFR: Marginal VFR
IFR: Instrument Flight Rules
LIFR: Low IFR
Ceiling Colors
Red: < 500ft
Amber: 500-1000ft
Blue: 1000-3000ft
Green: > 3000ft
⛈️ TCU: Towering Cumulus
🌩️ CB: Cumulonimbus
+Nh: Hours from now%: Probability of occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
50° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Northeast (50°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM270200 02:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North (0°) at 0 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 08:00Z - 11:00Z
IFR
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
SCT006
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Scattered clouds at 600 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM271600 16:00Z - 22:00Z
VFR
Wind
70° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Northeast (70°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM272000 20:00Z - 02:00Z
VFR
Wind
120° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 20000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

📚 Understanding TAF Forecasts

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) provides detailed weather forecasts specifically for aviation operations. Our system translates complex meteorological codes into plain English to help pilots of all experience levels understand forecasted conditions.

What TAF Includes:

  • • Wind direction, speed, and gusts
  • • Visibility in statute miles or kilometers
  • • Weather phenomena (rain, snow, fog, thunderstorms)
  • • Cloud coverage types and altitudes
  • • Forecast changes with timing
  • • Flight rules categories (VFR/IFR)

Change Indicators Explained:

  • BASE - Main forecast conditions
  • FM - Permanent change from specific time
  • BECMG - Gradual change over 2-4 hours
  • TEMPO - Temporary changes (less than 1 hour)
  • PROB30/40 - 30% or 40% probability

🛩️ Flight Rules Categories

VFR

Visual Flight Rules

  • • Ceiling ≥ 3000 ft
  • • Visibility ≥ 5 miles
  • • Good for visual flying

MVFR

Marginal VFR

  • • Ceiling 1000-3000 ft
  • • Visibility 3-5 miles
  • • Caution for VFR

IFR

Instrument Flight Rules

  • • Ceiling 500-1000 ft
  • • Visibility 1-3 miles
  • • Instruments required

LIFR

Low IFR

  • • Ceiling < 500 ft
  • • Visibility < 1 mile
  • • Challenging conditions

💡 TAF Reading Tips

For Student Pilots:

  • • Focus on the plain English explanations above
  • • Pay attention to flight rules categories
  • • Look for wind direction relative to runway headings
  • • Check for temporary conditions (TEMPO)

For Experienced Pilots:

  • • Cross-reference with raw TAF for precise timing
  • • Consider probability forecasts for alternate planning
  • • Monitor BECMG periods for gradual changes
  • • Always check current METAR vs TAF forecast

Important: TAF forecasts should always be supplemented with current METAR observations, PIREPs, and other weather information for complete situational awareness. Weather can change rapidly, and forecasts have inherent limitations.