5VA1 TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Alleghany Regional Hospital Heliport (5VA1), Low Moor, VA. This field does not issue a terminal forecast.
All of Alleghany Regional Hospital Heliport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherNo 5VA1 TAF
Only a minority of US airports issue a terminal aerodrome forecast, and Alleghany Regional Hospital Heliport is not one of them. The nearest forecasting stations are:
| Station | Airport | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KLWB TAF | Greenbrier Valley Airport | 25 NM on the 279° radial |
| KROA TAF | Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport | 28 NM on the 189° radial |
| KBCB TAF | Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport | 43 NM on the 216° radial |
A TAF from a field this far away describes its own airport, not 5VA1. Read it as the regional trend and confirm with the nearest observation.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for 5VA1?
Alleghany Regional Hospital Heliport 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 5VA1
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.