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 west-northwest (300°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 30.08 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 11,000 ft.
METAR KBFF 290153Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM TS BKN110 24/18 A3008 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW TSB50 PRESRR SLP137 T02390183
What changed at KBFF?
Since the 0053Z (6:53 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind swung from 100° to 300° — a 160° shift that can change the favored runway.
- A thunderstorm began (TS).
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.99 → 30.08 inHg.
- Wind speed down from 12 to 7 kt.
- A ceiling formed at 11,000 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KBFF
KBFF is currently VFR with winds from 300° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 11,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 5,800 ft (field elevation 3,967 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30FAV | 8,279 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 23 | 8,002 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 05 | 8,002 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 6 kt left |
| 12 | 8,279 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 2 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 4→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → 11,000 ft.
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 © 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 KBFF
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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DGW UA /OV LSK270005/TM 0134/FL260/TP B738/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZDVWC-21
DGW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LSK270005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0134Reported at 01:34 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM ZDVWC-21Remarks.Show raw report
CYS UA /OV CYS/TM 2352/FL200/TP SW4/SK TOP 300/TB NEG/RM ZDVWC
CYS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CYSLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2352Reported at 23:52 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP SW4Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP 300Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZDVWCRemarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL675 4111N 10409W 2305 F240 TB LGT CHOP IC
ARP UAL675 4111N 10409W 2305…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
DEN UUA /OV DEN039065/TM 2145/FL190/TP A321/TB SEV/RM ZDVWC-15
DEN UUAHeader — reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV DEN039065Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2145Reported at 21:45 UTC.FL190Altitude: 19,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB SEVTurbulence: severe.RM ZDVWC-15Remarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV LAWGR/TM 2140/FL100/TP A21N/TB MOD /RM TEETERING ON SEV TB
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LAWGRLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2140Reported at 21:40 UTC.FL100Altitude: 10,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM TEETERING ON SEV TBRemarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV GLL/TM 2103/FL185/TP A319/TB MOD
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GLLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2103Reported at 21:03 UTC.FL185Altitude: 18,500 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.⚠️ 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 28 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 40 kt, the lowest ceiling was 11,000 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 12
- 54%
- 05
- 36%
- 30
- 5%
- 23
- 5%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2330Z (5:30 PM MDT)
TAF KBFF 282330Z 2900/2924 12015G25KT P6SM FEW150 FM290100 14010KT P6SM BKN150 PROB30 2901/2904 4SM -TSRA OVC050CB FM290400 VRB06KT P6SM BKN200 FM290900 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
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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
- Sunset in
- 13m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
3 airports25–50 NM
7 airports+1 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
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Historical Flying Weather
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 2608 · 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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