Formosa National Airport

SARF / FMA

Formosa, AR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 42 min ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
4 kt
200°
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SARF 041500Z 20004KT 9999 SCT020 BKN100 BKN200 31/24 Q1011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 193 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,193 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,193 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,193 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SARF 041100Z 0412/0512 07010KT 9999 BKN030 FEW45TCU TX35/0419Z TN22/0510Z PROB40 TEMPO 0412/0417 6000 -TSRA OVC025 FEW050CB BECMG 0421/0422 5000 TSRA OVC015 OVC040 FEW050CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR 70° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
21:00Z BECMG
+6h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ARF
4
22 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 4/22
Active: 22
5,905 ft 131 ft ASP 25°
3.8 kt 1.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SARF

3,967 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.5%
MVFR
11.2%
IFR
4.5%
LIFR
0.7%

Formosa National Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.7 knots. Temperature extremes range from 11°C to 42°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, January, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 3.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.5%
NE
8.4%
E
23.9%
SE
15.5%
S
27.4%
SW
5%
W
3.7%
NW
1.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.7°C
Range: 11°C to 42°C
11°C 42°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

September January March

Statistics computed from 3,967 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Formosa National Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SARF
IATA Code: FMA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 193 ft MSL

Location

City: Formosa
Country: AR
Latitude: -26.212700°
Longitude: -58.228100°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 4/22
Length: 5,905 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Formosa National Airport

Overview

Formosa National Airport serves the Formosa region in Argentina, located at coordinates -26.212700, -58.228100. Situated at an elevation of 193 feet mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation at 193 ft MSL suggests a relatively low-altitude environment typical of northeastern Argentina. Pilots should anticipate regional climate characteristics of the Formosa province, which generally experiences warm temperatures and potential seasonal weather variations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (4/22) with an asphalt surface measuring 5,905 feet in length. This runway configuration provides adequate length for medium-sized aircraft operations and supports the airport's classification as a medium-sized aviation facility.

Approach Considerations

Runway 4/22's orientation indicates potential crosswind considerations during approaches. Pilots should carefully assess wind conditions and utilize the full 5,905-foot asphalt runway length when planning landings and takeoffs, ensuring appropriate performance calculations based on the airport's 193 ft MSL elevation.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.