What do the METAR and Taf codes mean?

The Aircrew Quick Reference Guide to the METAR and TAF Codes is designed to help aircrews quickly and clearly translate METAR and TAF codes into plain language. See references in Attachment 1 for a listing of source documents. METAR codes report observed weather conditions by airfield; TAF codes report forecasted weather conditions by airfield.

What does METAR stand for in aviation category?

METAR (Aviation Routine Weather Report) refers to a scheduled observation taken between 55-59 minutes past the hour (also referred to as a routine hourly observation).

What do aircrews need to know about METAR codes?

Aircrews should check METAR/TAF codes thoroughly for all hazards to flying safety, including thunderstorms, icing, turbulence, wind shear, and other elements that may significantly affect their aircraft.

Where to find AWC-Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts ( TAFs )?

AWC – Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs) Aviation Weather Center Homepage provides comprehensive user-friendly aviation weather Text products and graphics. Aviation Weather Center Home Page TAFs Page AVIATION WEATHER CENTER N O A A N A T I O N A L W E A T H E R S E R V I C E HOME AWC Home NCEP > NCEP Home Aviation (AWC)

Which is the best airport for TAF in METAR?

TAF: EGNM 112254Z 1200/1224 VRB04KT 9999 FEW035 PROB30 TEMPO 1200/1208 9000 BKN012 BECMG 1206/1209 28013KT Weather observations and forecasts of more than 4000 airports (METAR and TAF reports). The available stations are represented by yellow and red dots on the map.

How many Taf stations are there in the world?

TAF: EGGW 151659Z 1518/1618 13008KT CAVOK PROB30 1603/1607 8000 BECMG 1610/1613 22010KT Weather observations and forecasts of more than 4000 airports (METAR and TAF reports). The available stations are represented by yellow and red dots on the map.

What is the station identifier on a METAR report?

Station identifier (KLAX) The next part of a METAR report identified the station from which the report has been issued. In our example, the report has been transmitted by the Los Angeles International Airport as indicated by the KLAX code.