What does the element 'Identification of the type of forecast' mean in TAF?

It indicates whether the TAF is an original (TAF), amended (TAF AMD), or corrected (TAF COR) forecast.

What are some examples of forecast weather phenomena in a TAF?

Examples of forecast weather phenomena include RA (rain), HZ (haze), +TSRA (heavy thunderstorm with rain), FG (fog), -FZDZ (light freezing drizzle), PRFG (partial fog), +TSRASN (heavy thunderstorm with snow and rain), SNRA (snow and rain), and BR (mist).

What is the meaning of CAVOK in a TAF?

CAVOK means Ceiling And Visibility OK.

Where can I find the 'Template for TAF'?

The 'Template for TAF' can be found in Appendix 3 to Annex V (Part-MET) to Regulation (EU) 2017/373.

What do the letters M, C, and O stand for in the 'Template for TAF'?

M stands for mandatory, C stands for conditional, and O stands for optional elements in the 'Template for TAF'.

What regulation defines the 'Template for TAF'?

Regulation (EU) 2017/373 defines the 'Template for TAF'.

GM1 to Appendix 3 'Template for TAF'

Navigate / EASA

Ask question Discover more Add to collection

GM1 to Appendix 3 ‘Template for TAF’

ED Decision 2022/004/R

TAF — EXAMPLES OF ELEMENTS

Non-exhaustive examples of the different elements used in the formulation of TAF are provided below.

TAF — examples of elements Note 1: Consult the ‘Template for TAF’ (Appendix 3 to Annex V (Part-MET) to Regulation (EU) 2017/373) to identify the mandatory (M), the conditional (C) or the optional (O) elements. Note 2: The ranges and resolutions for the numerical elements included in TAF are provided in Appendix 3 to Annex V (Part-MET) to Regulation (EU) 2017/373. Note 3: The row numbers in the ‘Ref.’ column are included only for clarity and ease of reference, and are not part of the TAF. They do not correlate with the ‘Ref.’ column in the ‘Template for TAF’ of Appendix 3 to Annex V (Part-MET) to Regulation (EU) 2017/373. Refer to the ‘Element’ column when cross-referencing.
Ref.	Element	Examples
1	Identification of the type of forecast	TAF TAF AMD TAF COR
2	ICAO location indicator	YUDO
3	Time of issue of the forecast	160000Z
4	Identification of a missing forecast	NIL
5	Days and period of validity of the forecast	0812/0918
6	Identification of a cancelled forecast	CNL
7	Surface wind	24008KT VRB02KT 19010KT 00000KT 140P99KT 24016G28KT
8	Visibility	0350 7000 9999 CAVOK ([79])
9	Forecast weather	RA HZ +TSRA FG –FZDZ PRFG +TSRASN SNRA BR
10	Cloud	FEW010 OVC020 NSC SCT005 BKN012 SCT008 BKN025CB VV005 VV///
11	Temperature	TX25/1013Z TN09/1005Z TX05/2112Z TNM02/2103Z TX22/1115Z TN10/1204Z TX26/1215Z TX26/1215Z TN11/1306Z Tx25/1315Z
12	Expected significant changes to one or more of the above elements during the period of validity of the forecast	TEMPO 0815/0818 25034G50KT TEMPO 2212/2214 17012G26KT 1000 TSRA SCT010CB BKN020 BECMG 3010/3011 00000KT 2400 OVC010 PROB30 1412/1414 0800 FG BECMG 1412/1414 RA TEMPO 2503/2504 FZRA TEMPO 0612/0615 BLSN PROB40 TEMPO 2923/3001 0500 FG FM051230 15008KT 9999 BKN020 BECMG 1618/1620 8000 NSW NSC BECMG 2306/2308 SCT015CB BKN020

Details

Source-Title: GM1 to Appendix 3 'Template for TAF' View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-19574 Compare versions

Domain: Air traffic management/Air navigation services

Applicabilitydate: 13 June, 2022

Entryintoforcedate: 15 March, 2022

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2022/004/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-MET

Typeofcontent: GM to IR (Guidance material to implementing rule)

Parentir: Appendix 3

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR