Plain English Meaning
A short, structured weather forecast for what's expected at and very near a specific airport over the next day or so. It tells you the wind, visibility, weather, and clouds you should plan for when arriving or departing.
Full Definition
A concise weather forecast issued for the area within approximately a five-statute-mile radius of an airport, describing expected surface wind, visibility, weather phenomena, and cloud conditions over a defined valid period (typically 24 or 30 hours). TAFs are issued routinely four times daily and are amended as conditions warrant.
Context Anchor
Pilots use TAFs during preflight weather planning, especially when checking departure, destination, and .