KELD TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (ELD · KELD), El Dorado, AR. Issued 4 Nov 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 4 Nov 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KELD 042320Z 0500/0524 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250 FM050800 00000KT 3SM BR SKC TEMPO 0511/0514 1/2SM FG FM051500 17003KT P6SM FEW250
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0800Z | Initial | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0800Z to 1500Z | FM | Calm | 3 SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | MVFR |
| 1100Z to 1400Z | TEMPO | No change | 0.5 SM | Clear | No cloud forecast | LIFR |
| 1500Z to 0000Z | FM | 170° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
What the categories mean
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KELD?
The forecast issued 4 Nov 2026 2320Z for South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field reads: TAF KELD 042320Z 0500/0524 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250 FM050800 00000KT 3SM BR SKC TEMPO 0511/0514 1/2SM FG FM051500 17003KT P6SM FEW250
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 KELD
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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