Section 5. Aviation Terminal Forecast (TAF)

9-5-1. GENERAL

Twenty-four hour Terminal Forecasts (TAFs) for selected U.S. terminals are prepared by NWS forecast offices and forwarded to the WMSCR for distribution. Similar forecasts for the U.S. Military, Canada, and Mexico are sent to WMSC from the NMC and Air Weather Service (AWS) for distribution.

9-5-2. TERMINAL FORECAST SCHEDULES

TAFs are prepared four times a day and are issued at 2330, 0530, 1130, and 1730 UTC.

9-5-3. DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of TAFs is made by WMSCR in accordance with a predetermined list for each circuit based upon intracircuit coordinated requirements. WMSCR Identifier Index of Individual Aviation Weather Reports. (Use RQ Procedures.)