Weather servicesQuestion 373 of 934

How often is a scheduled TAF updated?

  1. Every hour, on the hour
  2. Twice a day, at 0000Z and 1200Z
  3. Every three hours, at fixed times
  4. Four times a day, every six hours
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Correct answer: Four times a day, every six hours

A TAF is updated at 0000Z, 0600Z, 1200Z, and 1800Z.

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