What is a TAF and what is its purpose?

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What is a TAF and what is its purpose?

A Terminal Aerodrome Forecast is a forecast for a specific airport, describing the expected weather conditions at that aerodrome for the next 24 to 30 hours. Its purpose is to help pilots and flight planners anticipate winds, visibility, precipitation, cloud cover and height, and any significant changes so they can plan arrivals, departures, and approach decisions safely. It is issued for a single airport and supplements the METAR observations. This is different from a regional weather briefing, a flight plan form, or a maintenance report.

A Terminal Aerodrome Forecast is a forecast for a specific airport, describing the expected weather conditions at that aerodrome for the next 24 to 30 hours. Its purpose is to help pilots and flight planners anticipate winds, visibility, precipitation, cloud cover and height, and any significant changes so they can plan arrivals, departures, and approach decisions safely. It is issued for a single airport and supplements the METAR observations. This is different from a regional weather briefing, a flight plan form, or a maintenance report.

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