05B TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Van Buren Seaplane Base (05B), Van Buren, ME. This field does not issue a terminal forecast.
All of Van Buren Seaplane Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherNo 05B TAF
Only a minority of US airports issue a terminal aerodrome forecast, and Van Buren Seaplane Base is not one of them. The nearest forecasting stations are:
| Station | Airport | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KFVE TAF | Northern Aroostook Regional Airport | 17 NM on the 296° radial |
| KCAR TAF | Caribou Municipal Airport | 18 NM on the 192° radial |
| KPQI TAF | Presque Isle International Airport | 29 NM on the 189° radial |
A TAF from a field this far away describes its own airport, not 05B. Read it as the regional trend and confirm with the nearest observation.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for 05B?
Van Buren Seaplane Base does not issue a terminal aerodrome forecast.
How far ahead does a TAF forecast?
A TAF covers a 24-hour period at most airports and 30 hours at larger ones, issued four times a day at 0000Z, 0600Z, 1200Z and 1800Z. It describes conditions within roughly 5 statute miles of the airport, not the surrounding area.
What do FM, BECMG and TEMPO mean?
FM (from) marks a rapid, permanent change at the stated time. BECMG (becoming) marks a gradual change over the stated window. TEMPO marks conditions expected for less than half the period, in spells of under an hour each. PROB30 and PROB40 give the probability of the conditions that follow.
More about 05B
Forecasts from the US National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center. Times are UTC (Zulu). For planning and education only — always confirm with an official preflight briefing.