Bradford Regional Airport

KBFD / BFD

Bradford, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KBFD 262322Z 2700/2724 VRB03KT P6SM SCT040 FM270500 VRB03KT 4SM BR VCFG SCT003 OVC050 FM270700 00000KT 2SM BR VCFG SCT003 OVC050 FM270900 VRB03KT 1/4SM FG VV001 FM271300 27006KT P6SM SCT025 BKN035 FM271600 28008KT P6SM BKN035 BKN100 PROB30 2720/2724 VRB10G18KT 2SM TSRA OVC035CB

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
02:00Z
+-1h
Mon
03:00Z
+0h
Mon
04:00Z
+1h
Mon
05:00Z
+2h
Mon
06:00Z
+3h
Mon
07:00Z
+4h
Mon
08:00Z
+5h
Mon
09:00Z
+6h
Mon
10:00Z
+7h
Mon
11:00Z
+8h
Mon
12:00Z
+9h
Mon
13:00Z
+10h
Mon
14:00Z
+11h
Mon
15:00Z
+12h
Mon
16:00Z
+13h
Mon
17:00Z
+14h
Mon
18:00Z
+15h
Mon
19:00Z
+16h
Mon
20:00Z
+17h
Mon
21:00Z
+18h
Mon
22:00Z
+19h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
 -- --
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
VRB
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
 -- --
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
10 kt
G18 kt
10 kt
G18 kt
10 kt
G18 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
4SM
4SM
2SM
2SM
1/4SM
1/4SM
1/4SM
1/4SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist, Vicinity Fog
BR VCFG
Mist, Vicinity Fog
BR VCFG
Mist, Vicinity Fog
BR VCFG
Mist, Vicinity Fog
BR VCFG
Fog
FG
Fog
FG
Fog
FG
Fog
FG
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Clouds
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT003
OVC050
SCT003
OVC050
SCT003
OVC050
SCT003
OVC050
VV001
VV001
VV001
VV001
SCT025
BKN035
SCT025
BKN035
SCT025
BKN035
BKN035
BKN100
BKN035
BKN100
BKN035
BKN100
BKN035
BKN100
OVC035CB
OVC035CB
OVC035CB
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
100 ft 🌫️
Indefinite
100 ft 🌫️
Indefinite
100 ft 🌫️
Indefinite
100 ft 🌫️
Indefinite
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR IFR IFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:53Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:53Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:53Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:53Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:53Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:06Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:06Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:06Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:06Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:06Z
🌙
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 occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM270500 05:00Z - 11:00Z
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Mist, Vicinity Fog
Clouds
SCT003 OVC050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Mist, Vicinity Fog. Scattered clouds at 300 feet, Overcast skies at 5000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM270700 07:00Z - 13:00Z
IFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Mist, Vicinity Fog
Clouds
SCT003 OVC050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North (0°) at 0 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Mist, Vicinity Fog. Scattered clouds at 300 feet, Overcast skies at 5000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM270900 09:00Z - 15:00Z
LIFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
1/4SM
Weather
Fog
Clouds
VV001
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 1/4SM. Weather conditions: Fog. Vertical visibility at 100 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

FM271300 13:00Z - 19:00Z
VFR
Wind
270° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT025 BKN035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (270°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2500 feet, Broken clouds at 3500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM271600 16:00Z - 22:00Z
VFR
Wind
280° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN035 BKN100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (280°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 3500 feet, Broken clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 20:00Z - 00:00Z
IFR
Wind
VRB° at 10 kt
Gusts: 18 kt
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
OVC035CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds will be variable in direction at 10 kt. Gusts up to 18 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Overcast skies at 3500 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

📚 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.