Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)

Question 1

What is the meaning of the terms PROB40 2102 +TSRA as used in a Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)?

Answer 1

Between 2100Z and 0200Z there is a forty

percent (40%) probability of thunderstorms with heavy rain.

Question 2

What does the contraction VRB in the Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) mean?

Answer 2

Wind direction is variable.

Question 3

Which statement pertaining to the following Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is true?

TAF
KMEM 091135Z 0915 15005KT 5SM HZ BKN060 FM1600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC

Answer 3

SKC in the valid period indicates no significant weather and sky clear.

Question 4

The visibility entry in a Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) of P6SM implies that the prevailing visibility is expected to be greater than

Answer 4

6 statute miles.

Question 5

Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF) are issued how many times a day and cover what period of time?

Answer 5

Four times daily and are usually valid for a 24 hour period.