Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (KBAF) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport in Westfield, MA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (KBAF) is a regional airport serving Westfield, MA at 271 ft. KBAF reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (02, 15, 20, 33) — longest 9,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KBAF in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 2,000 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.69 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 2,000 ft.
METAR KBAF 290153Z 00000KT 10SM -RA OVC020 19/18 A2969 RMK AO2 RAE08B38 SLP052 P0000 T01890183
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Since the 0053Z (8:53 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0053Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KBAF
KBAF is currently MVFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 2,000 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 1,100 ft (field elevation 271 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KBAF. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | 9,000 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 15 | 5,000 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 20 | 9,000 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 33 | 5,000 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → 2,000 ft.
KBAF weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport in Westfield, MA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KBAF is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KBAF
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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LGA UA /OV KLGA090005/TM 0158/FL050/TP B738/WX -RA/TB LGT CHOP/RM DURC
LGA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KLGA090005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0158Reported at 01:58 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.WX -RAWeather and flight visibility observed.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL2834 4128N 07318W 0139 F300 189/038KT TB OCNL LGT CHOP IC
ARP UAL2834 4128N 07318W 013…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
GFL UA /OV GFL/TM 0110/FL330/TP B38M/TB MOD 330-340
GFL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GFLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0110Reported at 01:10 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB MOD 330-340Turbulence: moderate 33,000–34,000 ft.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV ALB/TM 0110/FL006 /TP GLF4/SK 009
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0110Reported at 01:10 UTC.FL006Altitude: 600 ft MSL.TP GLF4Aircraft type reporting.SK 009Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV CAM/TM 0054/FL360/TP NMRS/TB CONT LGT
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CAMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0054Reported at 00:54 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP NMRSAircraft type reporting.TB CONT LGTTurbulence: cont light.Show raw report
RUT UA /OV RUT350010/TM 0050/FL330/TP E75L/SK TOP350
RUT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RUT350010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0050Reported at 00:50 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.SK TOP350Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV ALB/TM 0036/FL390/TP B788/TB MOD 390
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0036Reported at 00:36 UTC.FL390Altitude: 39,000 ft MSL.TP B788Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD 390Turbulence: moderate 390.Show raw report
HPN UA /OV RWY 16/TM 0024/FLDURD/TP CL35/SK BASES AT 1000
HPN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RWY 16Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0024Reported at 00:24 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP CL35Aircraft type reporting.SK BASES AT 1000Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBAF
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBAF reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 58 observations, with 25 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 30 kt, the lowest ceiling was 300 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 33
- 38%
- 20
- 35%
- 02
- 17%
- 15
- 10%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2300Z (7:00 PM EDT)
TAF AMD KBAF 282300Z 2823/3002 18009KT 8000 -RA BKN060 QNH2960INS TEMPO 2823/2901 -TSRA BKN030CB TEMPO 2908/2913 09015G25KT -TSRA BKN020CB BECMG 2915/2916 08010G15KT 8000 -TSRA BKN015CB QNH2959INS BECMG 2921/2922 05015G20KT 6000 -RA BKN010 OVC030 QNH2962INS TX23/2823Z TN19/2909Z
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KBAF
- IATA
- BAF
- FAA LID
- BAF
- City
- Westfield
- State
- Massachusetts
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 271 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.1578, -72.7156
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 9,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 127.1 MHz
- CTAF
- 125.075 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 22h 8m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Pioneer Valley RC Club 1 — Westfield, MA · 4 mi
- Hampshire County RCers - Honey Pot Rd — Hadley, MA · 14 mi
- NCRCC - Northern Connecticut Radio Control Club Field — Ellington, CT · 19 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBAF reported VFR conditions during about 78.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 269 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.8 kt, calm 23.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.7 | 11.3 | 6.8 | 5.2 |
| Feb | 77.7 | 9.5 | 7.9 | 4.9 |
| Mar | 79.5 | 10.7 | 6.0 | 3.8 |
| Apr | 80.2 | 11.2 | 6.1 | 2.6 |
| May | 75.8 | 12.8 | 7.8 | 3.6 |
| Jun | 77.8 | 12.4 | 6.5 | 3.2 |
| Jul | 79.7 | 11.9 | 5.3 | 3.1 |
| Aug | 81.2 | 11.7 | 4.5 | 2.6 |
| Sep | 78.0 | 12.1 | 5.5 | 4.4 |
| Oct | 75.2 | 13.3 | 6.5 | 4.9 |
| Nov | 80.3 | 11.6 | 4.4 | 3.7 |
| Dec | 72.6 | 12.8 | 7.8 | 6.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.4 kt |
| Feb | 6.8 kt |
| Mar | 7.5 kt |
| Apr | 7.0 kt |
| May | 6.0 kt |
| Jun | 5.2 kt |
| Jul | 4.7 kt |
| Aug | 4.3 kt |
| Sep | 4.5 kt |
| Oct | 5.0 kt |
| Nov | 5.8 kt |
| Dec | 6.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBAF airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport in Westfield, MA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KBAF weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KBAF?+
KBAF has 4 runways — 02, 15, 20, 33; the longest is 9,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBAF report its own weather?+
Yes — Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBAF have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KBAF broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KBAF does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBAF from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KBAF airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (KBAF) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (KBAF)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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