Buffalo Niagara International Airport
KBUF / BUF
Buffalo, US
Current TAF Forecast
Detailed TAF Table
| Parameter |
Sat
15:00Z
+-1h
|
Sat
16:00Z
+0h
|
Sat
17:00Z
+1h
|
Sat
18:00Z
+2h
|
Sat
19:00Z
+3h
|
Sat
20:00Z
+4h
|
Sat
21:00Z
+5h
|
Sat
22:00Z
+6h
|
Sat
23:00Z
+7h
|
Sun
00:00Z
+8h
|
Sun
01:00Z
+9h
|
Sun
02:00Z
+10h
|
Sun
03:00Z
+11h
|
Sun
04:00Z
+12h
|
Sun
05:00Z
+13h
|
Sun
06:00Z
+14h
|
Sun
07:00Z
+15h
|
Sun
08:00Z
+16h
|
Sun
09:00Z
+17h
|
Sun
10:00Z
+18h
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Dir |
200°
S
|
220°
SW
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
| Wind Speed |
8kt
|
11kt
G20kt
|
8kt
G20kt
|
8kt
G21kt
|
8kt
G21kt
|
8kt
G21kt
|
8kt
G21kt
|
8kt
G21kt
|
8kt
G21kt
|
8kt
|
8kt
|
8kt
|
8kt
|
8kt
|
8kt
|
8kt
G28kt
|
8kt
G28kt
|
8kt
G28kt
|
8kt
G28kt
|
8kt
G28kt
|
| Visibility |
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
4SM
|
3SM
|
3SM
|
3SM
|
3SM
|
3SM
|
3SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
4SM
|
4SM
|
4SM
|
4SM
|
4SM
|
| Weather |
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
Light Showers Snow
-SHSN
30%
|
Light Showers Snow
-SHSN
30%
|
Light Showers Snow
-SHSN
30%
|
Light Showers Snow
-SHSN
30%
|
Light Showers Snow
-SHSN
30%
|
Light Showers Snow
-SHSN
30%
|
Light Showers Snow
-SHSN
30%
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
Light Showers Snow
-SHSN
30%
|
Light Showers Snow
-SHSN
30%
|
Light Showers Snow
-SHSN
30%
|
Light Showers Snow
-SHSN
30%
|
Light Showers Snow
-SHSN
30%
|
| Clouds |
OVC025
|
BKN020
|
OVC008
|
OVC010
|
OVC010
|
OVC010
|
OVC010
|
OVC010
|
OVC010
|
OVC025
|
OVC025
|
OVC025
|
OVC025
|
OVC025
|
OVC025
|
OVC015
|
OVC015
|
OVC015
|
OVC015
|
OVC015
|
| Ceiling |
2500ft
AGL
|
2000ft
AGL
|
800ft
AGL
|
1000ft
AGL
|
1000ft
AGL
|
1000ft
AGL
|
1000ft
AGL
|
1000ft
AGL
|
1000ft
AGL
|
2500ft
AGL
|
2500ft
AGL
|
2500ft
AGL
|
2500ft
AGL
|
2500ft
AGL
|
2500ft
AGL
|
1500ft
AGL
|
1500ft
AGL
|
1500ft
AGL
|
1500ft
AGL
|
1500ft
AGL
|
| Flight Rules | MVFR | MVFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR |
| Day/Night |
☀️
Day
🌇
16:46
|
☀️
Day
🌇
16:46
|
🌇
Dusk
🌇
16:46
|
🌙
Night
🌇
16:46
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
🌅
07:12
|
🌙
Night
🌅
07:12
|
🌅
Dawn
🌅
07:12
|
☀️
Day
🌅
07:12
|
☀️
Day
🌅
07:12
|
☀️
Day
|
Forecast Periods
📖 Plain English Explanation:
This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 8kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Overcast skies at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Snow. Overcast skies at 1500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 11kt. Gusts up to 20kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Snow. Overcast skies at 800 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds from the Southwest (230°) at 12kt. Gusts up to 21kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Overcast skies at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 3SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Snow. Overcast skies at 1000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 16kt. Gusts up to 28kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: Blowing Snow. Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Snow. Overcast skies at 1500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 15kt. Gusts up to 28kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Snow. Overcast skies at 1500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.
📚 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.