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A TAF forecast covers what area around an airport?

A 5 statute mile radius around the airport.

  1. A 25 nautical mile radius
  2. The entire state
  3. A 5 statute mile radius ✔

Why: A Terminal Aerodrome Forecast is a forecast for the airport area itself, out to five statute miles. It uses the same codes as a METAR and usually covers 24 or 30 hours.

Huh, didn't know that: In a TAF, P6SM means visibility forecast to be greater than 6 statute miles.

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Sources

  1. FAA Remote Pilot Study Guide (FAA-G-8082-22), Ch. 3a https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/remote_pilot_study_guide.pdf

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