Bradford Regional Airport (KBFD) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Bradford Regional Airport in Bradford, PA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Bradford Regional Airport (KBFD) is a regional airport serving Bradford, PA at 2,143 ft. KBFD reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (05, 14, 23, 32), longest 6,307 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 133.825. Track KBFD 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 variable at 5 kt, visibility 5 statute miles, overcast at 200 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.98 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 200 ft.
METAR KBFD 130653Z AUTO VRB05KT 5SM BR OVC002 19/18 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP140 T01890183
What changed at KBFD?
Since the 0641Z (2:41 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0641Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KBFD
KBFD is currently LIFR with variable winds at 5 knots, visibility 5 statute miles, and a 200 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 3,050 ft (field elevation 2,143 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 KBFD. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is variable at 5 kt: light and variable wind like this is generally not a factor for runway selection, and with no steady direction 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 4,499 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 14 | 6,307 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 23 | 4,499 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 32 | 6,307 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 3→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → 200 ft.
KBFD weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Bradford Regional Airport in Bradford, PA: 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 KBFD 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 KBFD
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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OYM UA /OV SLT/TM 0359/FL330/TP A21N/TB OCNL MOD/RM ZOB
OYM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SLTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0359Reported at 03:59 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MODTurbulence: occasional moderate.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
BFD UA /OV BFD/TM 0232/FL310/TP B752/TB OCNL MOD/RM ZOB
BFD UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFDLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0232Reported at 02:32 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MODTurbulence: occasional moderate.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
BFD UA /OV SLT/TM 0210/FL330/TP B712/TB MOD
BFD UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SLTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0210Reported at 02:10 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP B712Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.Show raw report
OLE UA /OV OLE045015/TM 0209/FL110/TP CRJ7/TB LGT CHOP - MOD 140-110/RM ZOB
OLE UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OLE045015Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0209Reported at 02:09 UTC.FL110Altitude: 11,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOP - MOD 140-110Turbulence: light chop - moderate 14,000–11,000 ft.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
HGR UA /OV TDT/TM 0134/FL160/TP PC12/TB OCNL LGT CHOP 160/RM ZOB
HGR UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TDTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0134Reported at 01:34 UTC.FL160Altitude: 16,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOP 160Turbulence: occasional light chop 160.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
JHW UA /OV JHW/TM 0132/FL350/TP MULT/TB CONS LGT CHOP 280-370/RM ZOB
JHW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JHWLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0132Reported at 01:32 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP MULTAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOP 280-370Turbulence: continuous light chop 28,000–37,000 ft.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
ROC UA /OV ROC290025/TM 0115/FL210/TP BCS3/TB LGT/RM ZOB
ROC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ROC290025Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0115Reported at 01:15 UTC.FL210Altitude: 21,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.RM ZOBRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBFD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBFD reported a mix of conditions, most often IFR across 48 observations, with 16 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: IFR → LIFR
Most recent change: IFR → LIFR
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TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0533Z (1:33 AM EDT)
TAF KBFD 130533Z 1306/1406 22004KT 6SM -SHRA BR VCFG OVC003 FM131300 24005KT 6SM BR OVC007 FM131500 25006KT P6SM BKN015 FM131800 25009KT P6SM SCT025 BKN035 PROB30 1321/1324 33010G16KT 3SM TSRA OVC025CB FM140000 30007KT P6SM SCT015
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KBFD
- IATA
- BFD
- FAA LID
- BFD
- City
- Bradford
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,143 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.8031, -78.6401
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,307 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 133.825 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 16h 16m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
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Historical Flying Weather at KBFD
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBFD reported VFR conditions during about 63.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 193 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.8 kt, calm 19.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36.7 | 32.3 | 22.2 | 8.8 |
| Feb | 45.0 | 27.9 | 19.1 | 8.0 |
| Mar | 59.1 | 21.6 | 12.7 | 6.6 |
| Apr | 66.8 | 18.0 | 10.3 | 4.9 |
| May | 72.2 | 14.2 | 8.8 | 4.9 |
| Jun | 71.1 | 14.5 | 9.1 | 5.3 |
| Jul | 75.0 | 13.2 | 6.9 | 4.9 |
| Aug | 71.6 | 13.3 | 8.6 | 6.6 |
| Sep | 65.1 | 16.4 | 11.2 | 7.3 |
| Oct | 62.0 | 19.5 | 12.5 | 6.0 |
| Nov | 55.3 | 25.5 | 13.0 | 6.2 |
| Dec | 36.1 | 33.0 | 20.1 | 10.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.1 kt |
| Feb | 7.2 kt |
| Mar | 7.4 kt |
| Apr | 7.0 kt |
| May | 5.4 kt |
| Jun | 4.9 kt |
| Jul | 4.0 kt |
| Aug | 3.9 kt |
| Sep | 4.1 kt |
| Oct | 5.5 kt |
| Nov | 6.2 kt |
| Dec | 6.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBFD weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KBFD?+
KBFD has 4 runways: 05, 14, 23, 32; the longest is 6,307 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBFD report its own weather?+
Yes. Bradford Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBFD have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KBFD broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KBFD does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBFD from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Bradford Regional Airport (KBFD)
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