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LRAR/ARW METAR & TAF Arad International Airport

Arad, Arad CountyElevation 352 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR18 min old
Ceiling 23,000 ft, visibility 3.11 SM, mist.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
160@4
steady
VISIBILITY
3.11 SM
5 km
CEILING
23,000 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
-387 ft
-739 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 2130Z (11:30 PM local) · 18 min old

LRAR is currently MVFR. Winds are from the south at 4 knots. Visibility is 3.11 statute miles. The ceiling is 23,000 feet AGL. Reported weather: mist. The main issue is mist reported.

WIND
160° at 4 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
3.11 statute miles
5 km, reduced (MVFR).
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 23,000 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
8°C / 7°C
46°F / 45°F. 1°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.91 inHg
1012.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
BR, LOW VIS
Mist reported.

Codes in this report: AUTO BR

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1400Z (4:00 PM local) · valid to 0000Z (2:00 AM local)

LRAR forecast starts VFR at 15Z. Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

VFR
1500Z5:00 PM1648Z6:48 PM1836Z8:36 PM2024Z10:24 PM2212Z12:12 AM0000Z2:00 AM

Codes in this report: CAVOK BECMG

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Conditions are MVFR.
›Mist reported.

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

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category MVFR, wind from 160° at 4 kt, visibility 3.11 SM, ceiling 23,000 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW0927 160°160°4 kt160°160° 4160°
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Calm
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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
160° at 4 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 092 kt headwind · 4 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
09
HEAD
2 kt
CROSS
4 kt R
BEST
27
HEAD
2 kt tail
CROSS
4 kt L
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

09/27
Dimensions
6,562 x 148 ft
Surface
CON
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
-387 ft
Pressure altitude
362 ft
Field elevation
352 ft MSL
Temperature
8°C (46°F)
Dewpoint
7°C (45°F)
Altimeter
29.91 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
1532Z 5:32 PM
Sunrise
0506Z 7:06 AM
Loggable night
1603Z (6:03 PM local) → 0435Z (6:35 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1532Z (5:32 PM local) → 0506Z (7:06 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1632Z (6:32 PM local) → 0406Z (6:06 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

Arad International Airport is in Arad, Arad County. Field elevation 352 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATALRAR / ARW
RegionArad County
CountryRomania
Coordinates46.1761, 21.2643
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

130.2
TWR
TWR

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.

LRTR Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport
22 NM S
IFR
LROD Oradea International Airport
57 NM NE
VFR
LHSN Szolnok Air Base
71 NM NW
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗LRAR on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does LRAR have a METAR?
Yes. LRAR has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does LRAR have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for LRAR; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at LRAR?
LRAR sits at 352 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for LRAR?
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.