These forecasts are valid for 24 or 30 hours and amended as required. Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF) are prepared by 123 NWS Weather Forecast Offices (WFOs) for over 700 airports. The NWS maintains an extensive surface, upper air, and radar weather observing program and a nationwide aviation weather forecasting service.Īirport observations (METAR and SPECI) supported by the NWS are provided by automated observing systems. These meteorologists provide specialized briefings as well as tailored forecasts to support the needs of the FAA and other users of the NAS. NWS meteorologists are assigned to all air route traffic control centers ( ARTCC) as part of the Center Weather Service Units (CWSU) as well as the Air Traffic Control System Command Center ( ATCSCC). Requirements for all aviation weather products originate from the FAA, which is the Meteorological Authority for the U.S. Weather service to aviation is a joint effort of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the National Weather Service (NWS), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Defense, and various private sector aviation weather service providers. National Weather Service Aviation Weather Service Program.FAA Form 7233−4 International Flight Plan Aeronautical Charts and Related Publications.Bird Hazards and Flight Over National Refuges, Parks, and Forests.Cold Temperature Barometric Altimeter Errors, Setting Procedures and Cold Temperature Airports (CTA).Barometric Altimeter Errors and Setting Procedures.Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Communications.National Security and Interception Procedures.Pilot/Controller Roles and Responsibilities.Operational Policy/Procedures for the Gulf of Mexico 50 NM Lateral Separation Initiative. Operational Policy/Procedures for Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) in the Domestic U.S., Alaska, Offshore Airspace and the San Juan FIR.Radio Communications Phraseology and Techniques.Air Navigation and Obstruction Lighting.Aeronautical Lighting and Other Airport Visual Aids.Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) and Area Navigation (RNAV).Code of Federal Regulations and Advisory Circulars.Please consult your device documentation for instructions. On mobile devices, you can save the bookmark as an easy-access icon similar to other apps. For example, if you select "Weather for a location," then select a location, the bookmark will return to your location on your next visit. You may bookmark the URL to return later to the same view with the selected settings. The URL will automatically update as you select the view and settings. This view is similar to a radar application on a phone that provides radar, current weather, alerts and the forecast for a location. This view combines radar station products into a single layer called a mosaic and storm based alerts. This view provides specific radar products for a selected radar station and storm based alerts. This site is organized into views that provide relevant radar products and weather information for a common task or goal.
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