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 from the north-northwest (330°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 18°C (64°F), altimeter 29.76 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBFD 290253Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP064 T01780161 52016
What changed at KBFD?
Since the 0215Z (10:15 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0215Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KBFD
KBFD is currently VFR with winds from 330° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,200 ft (field elevation 2,143 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 KBFD. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32FAV | 6,307 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 05 | 4,499 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 23 | 4,499 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 7 kt right |
| 14 | 6,307 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 2 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 36→7 kt, ceiling 5,500 ft → unlimited.
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 © 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 KBFD
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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IPT UA /OV FQM050020/TM 0215/FL370/TP B763/TB MOD
IPT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FQM050020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0215Reported at 02:15 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.Show raw report
ROC UA /OV GEE170020/TM 0135/FL350/TP A333/TB CONS LGHT OCNL MOD /RM ZOB
ROC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GEE170020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0135Reported at 01:35 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A333Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGHT OCNL MODTurbulence: continuous lght occasional moderate.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL260 4131N 07635W 0037 F330 TB MODERATE SK IC
ARP UAL260 4131N 07635W 0037…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
YNG UA /OV 3 E YNG/TM 0015/FLDURD/TP LJ45/SK B025
YNG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 3 E YNGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0015Reported at 00:15 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP LJ45Aircraft type reporting.SK B025Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
YNG UA /OV 5 S YNG/TM 0000/FLDURD/TP C130/SK B030
YNG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 5 S YNGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0000Reported at 00:00 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP C130Aircraft type reporting.SK B030Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
YNG UA /OV 5SW YNG/TM 2332/FL028/TP C130J/SK B028
YNG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 5SW YNGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2332Reported at 23:32 UTC.FL028Altitude: 2,800 ft MSL.TP C130JAircraft type reporting.SK B028Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
ITH UA /OV ITH280030/TM 2240/FL350/TP E75L/TB LGT-MOD 350
ITH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ITH280030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2240Reported at 22:40 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD 350Turbulence: light to moderate 350.Show raw report
YNG UA /OV YNG/TM 2238/FL025/TP C130J/SK B030
YNG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV YNGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2238Reported at 22:38 UTC.FL025Altitude: 2,500 ft MSL.TP C130JAircraft type reporting.SK B030Sky 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 KBFD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBFD reported a mix of conditions, most often marginal VFR across 74 observations, with 34 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 54 kt, the lowest ceiling was 300 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 32
- 44%
- 23
- 32%
- 14
- 17%
- 05
- 7%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2334Z (7:34 PM EDT)
TAF KBFD 282334Z 2900/2924 34006KT P6SM FEW150 FM290400 32004KT P6SM OVC015 FM290800 32004KT 3SM BR VCFG OVC004 FM291400 33010KT P6SM OVC015 FM291800 33012G19KT P6SM OVC035
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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
- 20h 47m
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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.
- Kane Area Radio Control Flyers - Greendale Rd — Kane, PA · 11 mi
- Seneca Highlands Aero Radio Kontrol Society - W Eldred Rd — Eldred, PA · 16 mi
Historical Flying Weather
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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