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SARF · FMA

Formosa National Airport

Formosa, Formosa ProvinceElevation 193 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR27 min old
Ceiling 10,000 ft, visibility 4.35 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
110@3
steady
VISIBILITY
4.35 SM
7 km
CEILING
10,000 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
902 ft
+709 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1300Z (10:00 AM local) · 27 min old

SARF is currently MVFR. Winds are from the east at 3 knots. Visibility is 4.35 statute miles. The ceiling is 10,000 feet AGL. The main issue is visibility 4.35 sm (mvfr).

WIND
110° at 3 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
4.35 statute miles
7 km, reduced (MVFR).
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 10,000 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
20°C / 19°C
68°F / 66°F. 1°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.85 inHg
1010.8 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
LOW VIS
Visibility 4.35 SM (MVFR).

Codes in this report: FEW BKN

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1100Z (8:00 AM local) · valid to 1200Z (9:00 AM local)

SARF forecast starts MVFR at 12Z. Worst period is 21Z to 23Z with IFR possible (TS, CB, LOW CIG). Best period is 12Z to 13Z (MVFR). Overall the forecast deteriorates over the period.

  • Maximum temperature 28°C expected at 1900Z on day 10.
  • Minimum temperature 16°C expected at 1000Z on day 11.
MVFR
BKN008800 ft · 3.7 SM
OVC007700 ft · 3.1 SM
1200Z9:00 AM1648Z1:48 PM2136Z6:36 PM0224Z11:24 PM0712Z4:12 AM1200Z9:00 AM

Codes in this report: BR SCT BECMG BKN FEW OVC

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: High

›Conditions are MVFR.
›Becoming: thunderstorm with rain (TSRA).
›Becoming: ceiling 800 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

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category MVFR, wind from 110° at 3 kt, visibility 4.35 SM, ceiling 10,000 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
NESW422 110°110°3 kt110°110° 3110°
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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
110° at 3 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 40 kt headwind · 3 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
4
HEAD
0 kt
CROSS
3 kt R
BEST
22
HEAD
0 kt tail
CROSS
3 kt L
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

4/22
Dimensions
5,905 x 131 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
902 ft
Pressure altitude
263 ft
Field elevation
193 ft MSL
Temperature
20°C (68°F)
Dewpoint
19°C (66°F)
Altimeter
29.85 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
2144Z 6:44 PM
Sunrise
0955Z 6:55 AM
Loggable night
2207Z (7:07 PM local) → 0931Z (6:31 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2144Z (6:44 PM local) → 0955Z (6:55 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2244Z (7:44 PM local) → 0855Z (5:55 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

Formosa National Airport is in Formosa, Formosa Province. Field elevation 193 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASARF / FMA
RegionFormosa Province
CountryArgentina
Coordinates-26.2127, -58.2281
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.1
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

Nearby airports

AR-0161 Aeródromo sede del Aeroclub Formosa
7 NM SW
PY-0021 Aeródromo de la Estancia Herradura
17 NM S
AR-0584 San Hilario Airport
32 NM NW
SGPI Aeródromo Don Carlos Miguel Gimenez
41 NM S
PY-0020 Aeródromo de Santa Clara
45 NM NE
AR-0448 Aeródromo Petruk
58 NM SW
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗SARF on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SARF have a METAR?
Yes. SARF has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does SARF have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for SARF; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at SARF?
SARF sits at 193 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SARF?
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.