Quote:
Originally Posted by jdsavage
Here is a question that I have been wondering about for some time. We all use a TAF (when available) everyday we fly, but how is it determined what airport gets a TAF and who does not?
I did a little research on the FAA website and found this:
9-5-3. DISTRIBUTION
Distribution of TAFs is made by WMSCR in accordance with a predetermined list for each circuit based upon intracircuit coordinated requirements. WMSCR Identifier Index of Individual Aviation Weather Reports. (Use RQ Procedures.)
Leave it to the feds to have an answer that I still can't understand. What exactly does that mean? Can someone help please? Thanks.
PS. The reason I have been pondering this is because on one of my oral exams at an over priced pilot factory, a wannabe check airman was trying to show off his "expertise." He claimed it had to do with airline service, but I know for a fact that there are airports with TAFs that have airline service and vice versa.
|
Well due to the regs, if an airport is to be served by any scheduled service(135/121), it is required to have a TAF. Hence why most of the class-D airports have them, and all class-c/b do also. The Class-D probably used to have a commuter come in, as many don't now unfortunately. There's a few uncontrolled fields that also have reported TAF's for the same reason. If you'll also notice, those airports have the Class-E to the surface.(Once again, protection of airspace so you don't have Joe-Blow running 1sm and clear-of-clouds when a commuter is coming in on the approach.
TAFs
Linear Mode
