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Aviation Forecasts
 
For terminal forecasts (i.e. TAFs) at other locations, plug in a 3-letter identifier (ex. ATL for Atlanta, GA) below:

 
 

This forecast is used for planning purposes for those with gliding or hang gliding interests in Arkansas and surrounding states. The forecast uses sounding data from sites listed below. 
 
Little Rock, AR  Shreveport, LA
Springfield, MO Jackson, MS
Oklahoma City, OK Nashville, TN
 
Surface Observations (METARs)

These observations are coded using a world-wide format known as METAR.

By clicking on a city, you will be able to see the latest HOURLY surface weather observations for the past 24 to 48 hours. The observations are arranged from latest (top) to earliest (bottom).  

Coded METARs

 
 

Decoded METARs

 
 

For METARs at other locations, plug in a 3-letter identifier (ex. ATL for Atlanta, GA) below and indicate "Coded" or "Decoded" :

 
 
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