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In meteorology and aviation, TAF is a format for reporting weather forecast information, particularly as it relates to aviation. "TAF" is an acronym of Terminal Aerodrome Forecast or, in some countries, Terminal Area Forecast. Generally, TAF's can apply to a 9- or 12-hour forecast; some TAFs cover an 18- or 24-hour period; and as of November 5,2008, TAFs for some major airports cover 30 hours periods. The date/time group reflects the new 30 hour period in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), as always. | In meteorology and aviation, TAF is a format for reporting weather forecast information, particularly as it relates to aviation. "TAF" is an acronym of Terminal Aerodrome Forecast or, in some countries, Terminal Area Forecast. Generally, TAF's can apply to a 9- or 12-hour forecast; some TAFs cover an 18- or 24-hour period; and as of November 5,2008, TAFs for some major airports cover 30 hours periods. The date/time group reflects the new 30 hour period in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), as always. | ||
== | == Related content == | ||
=== Wiki articles === | |||
* [[Weather]] | * [[Weather]] | ||
== External | === Source code === | ||
* {{simgear source|path=simgear/environment/metar.hxx}} | |||
* {{simgear source|path=simgear/environment/metar.cxx}} | |||
== External links == | |||
* [http://aviationweather.gov/static/help/taf-decode.php Decoding a TAF] | * [http://aviationweather.gov/static/help/taf-decode.php Decoding a TAF] | ||