Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport (KBFF) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport in Scottsbluff, NE, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport (KBFF) is a regional airport serving Scottsbluff, NE at 3,967 ft. KBFF 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, 12, 23, 30), longest 8,279 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 KBFF 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 east-southeast (110°) at 15 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 14°C (58°F), altimeter 30.05 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBFF 130553Z AUTO 11015KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP144 T01440083 10222 20144 51003
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Since the 0453Z (10:53 PM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts are no longer reported.
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Current pilot readout for KBFF
KBFF is currently VFR with winds from 110° at 15 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 10 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,700 ft (field elevation 3,967 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 KBFF. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12FAV | 8,279 ft | ASP | 13 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 05 | 8,002 ft | ASP | 11 kt head | 10 kt right |
| 23 | 8,002 ft | ASP | 11 kt tail | 10 kt left |
| 30 | 8,279 ft | ASP | 13 kt tail | 7 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 13→15 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KBFF weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport in Scottsbluff, NE: 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 KBFF 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 KBFF
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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BFF UA /OV BFF/TM 0145/FL210/TP SW4/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM ZDVWC
BFF UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFFLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0145Reported at 01:45 UTC.FL210Altitude: 21,000 ft MSL.TP SW4Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM ZDVWCRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBFF
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBFF reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 26 kt. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 05
- 32%
- 12
- 31%
- 30
- 23%
- 23
- 14%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (11:20 PM MDT)
TAF KBFF 130520Z 1306/1406 13018KT P6SM FEW150 FM131100 10005KT P6SM SKC FM132000 12014G22KT P6SM FEW060 PROB30 1320/1401 VRB20G35KT 4SM TSRA BKN060CB OVC100
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KBFF
- IATA
- BFF
- FAA LID
- BFF
- City
- Scottsbluff
- State
- Nebraska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,967 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.8740, -103.5960
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,279 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 121.025 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 18h 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
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Historical Flying Weather at KBFF
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBFF reported VFR conditions during about 89.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 313 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.1 kt, calm 8.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90.5 | 5.3 | 2.5 | 1.7 |
| Feb | 83.5 | 9.1 | 5.3 | 2.2 |
| Mar | 84.6 | 9.3 | 3.8 | 2.3 |
| Apr | 86.6 | 9.2 | 2.9 | 1.3 |
| May | 85.7 | 10.1 | 3.0 | 1.2 |
| Jun | 94.3 | 4.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 |
| Jul | 93.7 | 4.7 | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Aug | 94.1 | 4.0 | 0.7 | 1.1 |
| Sep | 90.7 | 6.5 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Oct | 88.6 | 7.0 | 2.8 | 1.6 |
| Nov | 91.3 | 4.8 | 2.3 | 1.7 |
| Dec | 88.4 | 5.5 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.2 kt |
| Feb | 8.8 kt |
| Mar | 9.1 kt |
| Apr | 10.0 kt |
| May | 9.1 kt |
| Jun | 8.1 kt |
| Jul | 7.1 kt |
| Aug | 6.7 kt |
| Sep | 7.0 kt |
| Oct | 7.6 kt |
| Nov | 7.4 kt |
| Dec | 8.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBFF airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport in Scottsbluff, NE 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 ↗
KBFF weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KBFF?+
KBFF has 4 runways: 05, 12, 23, 30; the longest is 8,279 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBFF report its own weather?+
Yes. Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBFF have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KBFF broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KBFF does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBFF from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KBFF airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport (KBFF) 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 Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport (KBFF)
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