Formosa National Airport

SARF / FMA

Formosa, AR

Last Updated
May 14, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
5 kt
200°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SARF 142300Z 20005KT CAVOK 18/15 Q1017

Weather Briefing

VFR

Formosa National Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (200°) at 5 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of 15°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SARF 141700Z 1418/1518 VRB02KT 9999 SCT040 TX24/1419Z TN12/1510Z BECMG 1421/1423 CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:10Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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°
4.7 kt 1.7 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

5,669 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.9%
MVFR
11.4%
IFR
6.5%
LIFR
1.2%

Formosa National Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.5 knots. Temperature extremes range from 6°C to 42°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, January, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 4.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.2%
NE
8.3%
E
21.9%
SE
14.9%
S
28.5%
SW
5.3%
W
4%
NW
1.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.1°C
Range: 6°C to 42°C
6°C 42°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.7%

Best Months for VFR

September January May

Statistics computed from 5,669 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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.