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SARF
TAF Forecast

Formosa National Airport

SARF / FMA

Formosa, AR

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:

TAF SARF 041700Z 0418/0518 18005KT 5000 TSRA SCT030 FEW050CB TX34/0518Z TN25/0510Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter	Wed 22:00Z +-1h	Wed 23:00Z +0h	Thu 00:00Z +1h	Thu 01:00Z +2h	Thu 02:00Z +3h	Thu 03:00Z +4h	Thu 04:00Z +5h	Thu 05:00Z +6h	Thu 06:00Z +7h	Thu 07:00Z +8h	Thu 08:00Z +9h	Thu 09:00Z +10h	Thu 10:00Z +11h	Thu 11:00Z +12h	Thu 12:00Z +13h	Thu 13:00Z +14h	Thu 14:00Z +15h	Thu 15:00Z +16h	Thu 16:00Z +17h
Wind Dir	180° S	180° S	180° S	180° S	180° S	180° S	180° S	180° S	180° S	180° S	180° S	180° S	180° S	180° S	180° S	180° S	180° S	180° S	180° S
Wind Speed	5 kt	5 kt	5 kt	5 kt	5 kt	5 kt	5 kt	5 kt	5 kt	5 kt	5 kt	5 kt	5 kt	5 kt	5 kt	5 kt	5 kt	5 kt	5 kt
Visibility	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km
Weather	Thunderstorm Rain TSRA	Thunderstorm Rain TSRA	Thunderstorm Rain TSRA	Thunderstorm Rain TSRA	Thunderstorm Rain TSRA	Thunderstorm Rain TSRA	Thunderstorm Rain TSRA	Thunderstorm Rain TSRA	Thunderstorm Rain TSRA	Thunderstorm Rain TSRA	Thunderstorm Rain TSRA	Thunderstorm Rain TSRA	Thunderstorm Rain TSRA	Thunderstorm Rain TSRA	Thunderstorm Rain TSRA	Thunderstorm Rain TSRA	Thunderstorm Rain TSRA	Thunderstorm Rain TSRA	Thunderstorm Rain TSRA
Clouds	SCT030 FEW050CB	SCT030 FEW050CB	SCT030 FEW050CB	SCT030 FEW050CB	SCT030 FEW050CB	SCT030 FEW050CB	SCT030 FEW050CB	SCT030 FEW050CB	SCT030 FEW050CB	SCT030 FEW050CB	SCT030 FEW050CB	SCT030 FEW050CB	SCT030 FEW050CB	SCT030 FEW050CB	SCT030 FEW050CB	SCT030 FEW050CB	SCT030 FEW050CB	SCT030 FEW050CB	SCT030 FEW050CB
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Flight Rules	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR
Day/Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night 🌅 05:43Z	🌙 Night 🌅 05:43Z	🌙 Night 🌅 05:43Z	☀️ Day 🌅 05:43Z	☀️ Day 🌅 05:43Z	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day 🌇 18:16Z

Flight Rules

VFR: Visual Flight Rules

MVFR: Marginal VFR

IFR: Instrument Flight Rules

LIFR: Low IFR

Ceiling Colors

Red: < 500ft

Amber: 500-1000ft

Blue: 1000-3000ft

Green: > 3000ft

⛈️ TCU: Towering Cumulus

🌩️ CB: Cumulonimbus

+Nh: Hours from now • %: Probability of occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE

MVFR

Wind

180° at 5 kt

Visibility

5 km

Weather

Thunderstorm Rain

Clouds

SCT030 FEW050CB

📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South (180°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be good at 5 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Few clouds at 5000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

📚 Understanding TAF Forecasts

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) provides detailed weather forecasts specifically for aviation operations. Our system translates complex meteorological codes into plain English to help pilots of all experience levels understand forecasted conditions.

What TAF Includes:

• Wind direction, speed, and gusts
• Visibility in statute miles or kilometers
• Weather phenomena (rain, snow, fog, thunderstorms)
• Cloud coverage types and altitudes
• Forecast changes with timing
• Flight rules categories (VFR/IFR)

Change Indicators Explained:

• BASE - Main forecast conditions
• FM - Permanent change from specific time
• BECMG - Gradual change over 2-4 hours
• TEMPO - Temporary changes (less than 1 hour)
• PROB30/40 - 30% or 40% probability

🛩️ Flight Rules Categories

VFR

Visual Flight Rules

• Ceiling ≥ 3000 ft
• Visibility ≥ 5 miles
• Good for visual flying

MVFR

Marginal VFR

• Ceiling 1000-3000 ft
• Visibility 3-5 miles
• Caution for VFR

IFR

Instrument Flight Rules

• Ceiling 500-1000 ft
• Visibility 1-3 miles
• Instruments required

LIFR

Low IFR

• Ceiling < 500 ft
• Visibility < 1 mile
• Challenging conditions

💡 TAF Reading Tips

For Student Pilots:

• Focus on the plain English explanations above
• Pay attention to flight rules categories
• Look for wind direction relative to runway headings
• Check for temporary conditions (TEMPO)

For Experienced Pilots:

• Cross-reference with raw TAF for precise timing
• Consider probability forecasts for alternate planning
• Monitor BECMG periods for gradual changes
• Always check current METAR vs TAF forecast

Important: TAF forecasts should always be supplemented with current METAR observations, PIREPs, and other weather information for complete situational awareness. Weather can change rapidly, and forecasts have inherent limitations.