Aviation Area Forecast

Question 1

The Aviation Weather Center (AWC) prepares FA’s for the contiguous U.S.

Answer 1

three times each day.

Question 2

Aviation Area Forecasts (FAs) for the contiguous U.S. are used in conjunction with inflight aviation
weather advisories to interpolate

Answer 2

conditions at airports for which no TAFs are issued.

Question 3

Which information section is contained in the Aviation Area Forecast (FA)?

Answer 3

VFR Clouds and Weather (VFR CLDS/WX).

Question 4

The section of the Aviation Area Forecast (FA) entitled VFR Clouds and Weather contains a
summary of

Answer 4

sky condition, cloud heights, visibility, obstructions to vision, precipitation, and
sustained surface winds of 20 knots or greater.