AR87 TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Sparks Medical Center Van Buren (AR87), Van Buren, AR. This field does not issue a terminal forecast. · Open on the map
All of Sparks Medical Center Van Buren — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherNo AR87 TAF
Only a minority of US airports issue a terminal aerodrome forecast, and Sparks Medical Center Van Buren is not one of them. The nearest forecasting stations are:
| Station | Airport | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KFSM TAF | Fort Smith Regional | 6 NM on the 192° radial |
| KFYV TAF | Drake Field | 35 NM on the 014° radial |
| KXNA TAF | Northwest Arkansas National | 51 NM on the 002° radial |
A TAF from a field this far away describes its own airport, not AR87. Read it as the regional trend and confirm with the nearest observation.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for AR87?
Sparks Medical Center Van Buren 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 AR87
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.
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