Logan International Airport

KBOS / BOS

Boston, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KBOS 030949Z 0310/0412 18006KT P6SM SCT025 FM031500 21010G18KT P6SM BKN070 FM032100 19014G20KT P6SM -RA BKN045 FM032300 19014G22KT 6SM -RA BR BKN015 FM040500 27014G24KT P6SM BKN150

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
10:00Z
+-1h
Mon
11:00Z
+0h
Mon
12:00Z
+1h
Mon
13:00Z
+2h
Mon
14:00Z
+3h
Mon
15:00Z
+4h
Mon
16:00Z
+5h
Mon
17:00Z
+6h
Mon
18:00Z
+7h
Mon
19:00Z
+8h
Mon
20:00Z
+9h
Mon
21:00Z
+10h
Mon
22:00Z
+11h
Mon
23:00Z
+12h
Tue
00:00Z
+13h
Tue
01:00Z
+14h
Tue
02:00Z
+15h
Tue
03:00Z
+16h
Tue
04:00Z
+17h
Tue
05:00Z
+18h
Tue
06:00Z
+19h
Tue
07:00Z
+20h
Tue
08:00Z
+21h
Tue
09:00Z
+22h
Tue
10:00Z
+23h
Wind Dir
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
Wind Speed
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
10kt
G18kt
10kt
G18kt
10kt
G18kt
10kt
G18kt
10kt
G18kt
10kt
G18kt
14kt
G20kt
14kt
G20kt
14kt
G22kt
14kt
G22kt
14kt
G22kt
14kt
G22kt
14kt
G22kt
14kt
G22kt
14kt
G24kt
14kt
G24kt
14kt
G24kt
14kt
G24kt
14kt
G24kt
14kt
G24kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Rain
-RA
Light Rain
-RA
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT025
SCT025
SCT025
SCT025
SCT025
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN045
BKN045
BKN015
BKN015
BKN015
BKN015
BKN015
BKN015
BKN150
BKN150
BKN150
BKN150
BKN150
BKN150
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
4500ft
AGL
4500ft
AGL
1500ft
AGL
1500ft
AGL
1500ft
AGL
1500ft
AGL
1500ft
AGL
1500ft
AGL
15000ft
AGL
15000ft
AGL
15000ft
AGL
15000ft
AGL
15000ft
AGL
15000ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:06
☀️
Day
🌇 17:06
☀️
Day
🌇 17:06
🌙
Night
🌇 17:06
🌙
Night
🌇 17:06
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:54
🌙
Night
🌅 06:54
🌙
Night
🌅 06:54
☀️
Day
🌅 06:54
☀️
Day
🌅 06:54
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
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
180° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South (180°) at 6kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM031500 2025-11-03 15:00:00 - 2025-11-03 21:00:00
VFR
Wind
210° at 10 kt
Gusts: 18 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 10kt. Gusts up to 18kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 7000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM032100 2025-11-03 21:00:00 - 2025-11-04 03:00:00
VFR
Wind
190° at 14 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Rain
Clouds
BKN045
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (190°) at 14kt. Gusts up to 20kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain. Broken clouds at 4500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM032300 2025-11-03 23:00:00 - 2025-11-04 05:00:00
MVFR
Wind
190° at 14 kt
Gusts: 22 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (190°) at 14kt. Gusts up to 22kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 1500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM040500 2025-11-04 05:00:00 - 2025-11-04 11:00:00
VFR
Wind
270° at 14 kt
Gusts: 24 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (270°) at 14kt. Gusts up to 24kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 15000 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.