TAF
You are working a joint shift with another aviation forecaster, who wrote the 00 UTC 20 July TAF for JKIA valid to 06 UTC 21 July. You are responsible for monitoring conditions overnight and writing the 06 UTC 20 July TAF. Note that local time in Kenya is +3 UTC.
Review the 00 UTC 20 July TAF that was prepared at 22 UTC 19 July, then answer the question below. Note that you can roll over each section of the TAF for a decoded version. Click to review the flight categories.
How will this forecast impact aviation customers? Select the option(s) that apply, then click Done.
The correct answers are A and C.
The forecast calls for conditions to fall below MVFR conditions at 02 UTC and remain there until 06 UTC. This means that pilots expecting to fly under VFR conditions will need to plan an alternate destination and take on more fuel. Conditions are forecast to improve by 08 UTC.
IFR conditions are not forecast in the period so B incorrect. Conditions are forecast to be below VFR criteria, making D wrong as well.
Next we'll compare the 00 UTC TAF to the 00 UTC METAR, sounding, and surface chart.