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 from the south-southeast (160°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 6,000 ft, overcast at 9,000 ft, temperature 18°C (64°F), altimeter 30.03 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 9,000 ft.
METAR KBAF 130653Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM FEW060 OVC090 18/16 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP166 T01780156
What changed at KBAF?
Since the 0553Z (1:53 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 30.05 → 30.03 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KBAF
KBAF is currently VFR with winds from 160° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 9,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 02, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 550 ft (field elevation 271 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
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.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15FAV | 5,000 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 20 | 9,000 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 02 | 9,000 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 2 kt right |
| 33 | 5,000 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → 9,000 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 © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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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LEB UA /OV LEB/TM 0348/FL340/TP A333/TB MOD CHOP/RM FL310-340
LEB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LEBLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0348Reported at 03:48 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A333Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM FL310-340Remarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL781 4244N 07306W 0345 F310 TB MOD CHOP IC
ARP UAL781 4244N 07306W 0345…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV CAM/TM 0257/FL310/TP BCS3/TB MOD CHOP
ALB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CAMLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0257Reported at 02:57 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.Show raw report
BDL UA /OV BDL270030/TM 0200/FL265/TP E75L/TB LGT CHOP/RM DURC 200-255 SMOOTH ABV
BDL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BDL270030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0200Reported at 02:00 UTC.FL265Altitude: 26,500 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM DURC 200-255 SMOOTH ABVRemarks.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV ALB130008/TM 0151/FL040/TP B737/SK BASE 050/RM DURD RY 19
ALB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALB130008Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0151Reported at 01:51 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK BASE 050Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY 19Remarks.⚠️ 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 mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt, the lowest ceiling was 7,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 33
- 35%
- 20
- 29%
- 02
- 26%
- 15
- 10%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0400Z (12:00 AM EDT)
TAF KBAF 130400Z 1304/1410 VRB06KT 9999 BKN040 OVC060 QNH3004INS BECMG 1306/1307 VRB06KT 8000 -RA BKN030 OVC040 QNH2980INS TEMPO 1316/1319 4800 RA BR BKN007 OVC015 BECMG 1321/1322 VRB06KT 9999 NSW BKN030 510109 QNH2979INS TX24/1322Z TN16/1308Z
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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
- 15h 41m
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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 at KBAF
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 2610 · 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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