SD90 TAF

Terminal aerodrome forecast for Mitchell's Strip (SD90), Spearfish, SD. This field does not issue a terminal forecast. · Open on the map

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No SD90 TAF

Only a minority of US airports issue a terminal aerodrome forecast, and Mitchell's Strip is not one of them. The nearest forecasting stations are:

StationAirportDistance
KRCA TAF Ellsworth Air Force Base 35 NM on the 123° radial
KRAP TAF Rapid City Regional Airport 40 NM on the 129° radial
KGCC TAF Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport 75 NM on the 265° radial

A TAF from a field this far away describes its own airport, not SD90. Read it as the regional trend and confirm with the nearest observation.

Frequently asked

What is the current TAF for SD90?

Mitchell's Strip 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 SD90

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.