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Area covered by a TAF

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QUESTIONA Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is established for what area?

  1. AThe area within a 10 statute mile radius of the airport
  2. BThe area within a 25 nautical mile radius of the airport
  3. CThe area within a 5 statute mile radius of the airport
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Correct answer: C. The area within a 5 statute mile radius of the airport

  • A — incorrect The TAF radius given in the study guide is five statute miles, not ten.
  • B — incorrect The TAF covers a five statute mile radius; it is not a 25 nautical mile area forecast.
  • C — correct The study guide states that a TAF is a report established for the five statute mile radius around an airport.

BACKGROUND

A Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is a report established for the five statute mile radius around an airport, and TAFs are usually given for larger airports. Each TAF is valid for a 24 or 30 hour period and is updated four times a day. The TAF uses the same descriptors and abbreviations as the METAR, so a pilot who can read a METAR can read a TAF. The study guide notes these forecasts are beneficial to the remote pilot for flight-planning purposes.

STUDY TIP

Keep the TAF's small footprint in mind: it describes the airport's immediate vicinity, so an operation several miles away may see different conditions.

KEY POINTS

  • A TAF covers a five statute mile radius around an airport.
  • TAFs are usually issued for larger airports.
  • TAFs use the same coding as METARs.

SOURCES

  • remote_pilot_study_guide.txt, Chapter 3a "Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF)"
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SkyDrill is not affiliated with the FAA. This is an original practice item based on 14 CFR part 107, 14 CFR part 89, and the FAA Remote Pilot – Small UAS Study Guide (FAA-G-8082-22). Regulations and handbooks are revised; confirm details against the current edition.