KBFF/BFF METAR & TAF Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport

Scottsbluff, NebraskaElevation 3,967 ftMedium airport

CURRENT STATUS

MVFR9 min old

Ceiling 1,400 ft, visibility 10 SM.

FLIGHT CATEGORY

MVFR

ceiling & visibility

WIND

070@11

steady

VISIBILITY

10 SM

16.1 km

CEILING

1,400 ft

lowest BKN/OVC

DENSITY ALT

3,560 ft

-407 ft vs field

CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0026Z (6:26 PM local) · 9 min old

KBFF is currently MVFR. Winds are from the east at 11 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 1,400 feet AGL. The main issue is ceiling 1400 ft agl (mvfr).

WIND

70° at 11 kt

Steady.

VISIBILITY

10 statute miles

16.1 km, good.

CEILING & SKY

Ceiling 1,400 ft

Lowest broken or overcast layer.

TEMP / DEWPOINT

7°C / 4°C

45°F / 39°F. 3°C spread.

ALTIMETER

30.31 inHg

1026.4 hPa, above standard.

WEATHER & HAZARDS

LOW CIG

Ceiling 1400 ft AGL (MVFR).

Codes in this report: AUTO OVC RMK AO2

Hover or tap any group for a plain-English explanation.

REMARKS: DECODED

AO2

automated station with a precipitation discriminator (can tell rain from snow)

T00670044

precise temperature 6.7°C, dew point 4.4°C

station needs maintenance

TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2333Z (5:33 PM local) · valid to 0000Z (6:00 PM local)

KBFF forecast starts MVFR at 00Z. Worst period is 14Z to 18Z with LIFR possible (LOW CIG, LOW VIS). Best period is 00Z to 06Z (MVFR). Overall the forecast deteriorates over the period.

OVC0151,500 ft

OVC003300 ft · 3 SM

OVC002200 ft · 0.5 SM

OVC004400 ft · 3 SM

OVC007700 ft

0000Z6:00 PM0448Z10:48 PM0936Z3:36 AM1424Z8:24 AM1912Z1:12 PM0000Z6:00 PM

Codes in this report: P6SM OVC BR

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FAA: no delays reported at BFF.

Source: FAA System Operations (ASWS). Operational status only; verify with official FAA sources and NOTAMs.

SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Conditions are MVFR.

›Forecast: ceiling 300 ft AGL.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category MVFR, wind from 70° at 11 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 1,400 ft. Forecast suggests tonight rain showers likely, low near 36F, 68% chance of precipitation. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

Day	Conditions	Temp F	Wind	Gusts	Precip
Tonight	Rain Showers Likely	36	ENE 9 kt	–	68%
Monday	Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy	47/34	NE 9 kt	–	66%
Tuesday	Mostly Sunny	66/36	SSW 13 kt	–	1%
Wednesday	Mostly Sunny	66/35	SSW 9 kt	–	6%
Thursday	Mostly Sunny	68/37	S 4 kt	–	0%
Friday	Partly Sunny	67/39	SE 4 kt	–	26%
Saturday	Chance Rain Showers	62/37	NW 4 kt	–	26%
Sunday	Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers	63	SSW 9 kt	–	54%

Source: National Weather Service (office CYS). Forecast issued 0034Z.

Radar

Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND

2 runways · crosswind ranking

ON-FIELD METAR

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Calm

5 kt

10 kt

15 kt

20 kt

25 kt

30 kt

35 kt

40 kt

45 kt

50 kt

65 kt

75 kt

100 kt

105 kt

Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.

WIND USED

070° at 11 kt

Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.

RECOMMENDED

RWY 0511 kt headwind · no crosswind

RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end

HEAD

11 kt

CROSS

calm

BEST

HEAD

4 kt

CROSS

10 kt L

X-WIND

HEAD

4 kt tail

CROSS

10 kt R

X-WIND

HEAD

11 kt tail

CROSS

calm

Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 8,279 ft

05/23

Dimensions

8,002 x 150 ft

Surface

Asphalt (good)

Edge lights

MED

RWY 0568°T

Landing length (LDA)8,002 ft

TORA / TODA / ASDA8,002 / 8,002 / 8,002 ft

VGSIVASI (V4L)

Traffic patternLeft

RWY 23248°T

Landing length (LDA)8,002 ft

TORA / TODA / ASDA8,002 / 8,002 / 8,002 ft

VGSIPAPI (P4L)

Traffic patternLeft

12/30

Dimensions

8,279 x 150 ft

Surface

Asphalt (good)

Edge lights

HIGH

RWY 12136°T

Landing length (LDA)8,279 ft

TORA / TODA / ASDA8,279 / 8,279 / 8,279 ft

ILSILS/DME

Approach lightsMALSR

VGSIPAPI (P4L)

Traffic patternLeft

RWY 30316°T

Landing length (LDA)8,279 ft

TORA / TODA / ASDA8,279 / 8,279 / 8,279 ft

ILSILS/DME

Approach lightsMALSR

VGSIPAPI (P4L)

Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude

3,560 ft

Pressure altitude

3,577 ft

Field elevation

3,967 ft MSL

Temperature

7°C (45°F)

Dewpoint

4°C (39°F)

Altimeter

30.31 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset

2358Z 5:58 PM

Sunrise

1319Z 7:19 AM

Loggable night

0026Z (6:26 PM local) → 1250Z (6:50 AM local)

end of evening to start of morning civil twilight

Position lights required

2358Z (5:58 PM local) → 1319Z (7:19 AM local)

sunset to sunrise (91.209)

Night passenger currency

0058Z (6:58 PM local) → 1219Z (6:19 AM local)

1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport is in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Field elevation 3,967 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT

OwnershipPublicly owned

UseOpen to the public

TypeMedium airport

Airline serviceYes

ManagerRAUL AGUALLO

Manager phone(308) 631-7449

AttendedDaily, 0600–2100

CHARTS & AIRSPACE

ICAO / IATAKBFF / BFF

SectionalCHEYENNE

Center (ARTCC)DENVER

Flight service (AFSS)COLUMBUS

RegionNebraska

CountryUnited States

Coordinates41.8740, -103.5960

Distance from city3 NM E

SERVICES & LIGHTING

Fuel100LL · Jet A

Control towerNon-towered

Field lightingSee remarks

BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)

CTAF123.000

UNICOM123.000

FREQUENCIES

Communications

121.025

ASOS

127.95

DENVER CNTR

CNTR

122.6

COLUMBUS RDO

RDO

123

CTAF/UNICOM

UNIC

123.000

CTAF

123.000

UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

KTOR Torrington Municipal Airport

27 NM NW

MVFR

KAIA Alliance Municipal Airport

37 NM E

LIFR

KSNY Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field

54 NM SE

VFR

KEAN Phifer Airfield

60 NM W

VFR

KCDR Chadron Municipal Airport

62 NM N

IFR

KCYS Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field

70 NM SW

VFR

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›LINE OF SITE RESTRICTIONS BTWN APCH ENDS OF RYS 05 & 30 & ALSO BTWN THE APCH ENDS OF RYS 12 & 23.

›FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC ON FREQ. IF UNA, CTC FSS ON FREQ VIA RCO. IF UNA, CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.

›LAVATORY SERVICE AVAILABLE

›RY 30 DESIGNATED CALM WIND RY.

›WATERFOWL ON & INVOF ARPT.

›CELL PHONE 308-631-8098 OR 308-631-1591.

›PCR VALUE: 2472/F/C/X/T

›FOR SVC AFTER HRS CALL 308-635-0162.

›AC AND DC GROUND POWER UNITS AVAILABLE

›APRON PAVEMENT STRENGTH, S-85, D-117, DT-232. PCN IS 31/R/A/W/T.

›ACTVT MIRL RY 05/23; HIRL RY 12/30; MALSR RYS 12 & 30 & VASI RY 05 & PAPI RYS 12 , 23 AND 30 - CTAF.

›PPR 24 HRS FOR ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS CALL AMGR 308-635-4941. AIR CARRIER OPS OVER 9 PASSENGER SEATS NOT AUTHORIZED IN EXCESS OF 15 MINUTES BEFORE OR AFTER SCHEDULED ARRIVAL/DEP TIMES EXCEPT WITH PRIOR COORDINATION WITH AIRPORT MGR. ARFF INDEX B EQUIPMENT IS PROVIDED.

›PER AMGR USE CTAF WHEN OPERATING ON THE ARPT.

›PCR VALUE: 2472/F/C/X/T

OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES

↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov

↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)

↗Wikipedia

↗KBFF on OurAirports

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Does KBFF have a METAR?

Yes. KBFF has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.

Does KBFF have a TAF?

Yes, a TAF is issued for KBFF; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.

What is the field elevation at KBFF?

KBFF sits at 3,967 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.

Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KBFF?

No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.

This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.