Weather servicesQuestion 372 of 934

What area does a Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) cover?

  1. A 5 statute mile radius of the airport
  2. A 50 nautical mile radius around the airport
  3. A 25 statute mile radius around the airport
  4. A 10 nautical mile radius around the airport
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Correct answer: A 5 statute mile radius of the airport

TAFs are usually given for larger airports.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 13: Aviation Weather Services — Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts, page 319

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026