IR.I.B.K2cFAA-S-ACS-8C · Nov 2023Knowledge
c. Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF)
Acceptable weather products and resources required for preflight planning, current and forecast weather for departure, en route, and arrival phases of flight such as: c. Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF)
Bottom line
A terminal aerodrome forecast (TAF) is a report established for the 5 statute mile radius around an airport. The TAF is one of the printed forecasts pilots need to be familiar with for the preflight planning stage. The TAF utilizes the same descriptors and abbreviations as used in the METAR report.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| 5 statute miles around an airport | Coverage radius |
| 24 or 30 hours | Valid period |
| four times a day at 0000Z, 0600Z, 1200Z, and 1800Z | Updates per day |
FAA references
- PHAK Glossary (p. G-30) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- PHAK ch. 13 (p. 13-9) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- AC 91-92, para. 7.7 — AC No: 91-92
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