Morgan Davies Posted August 19, 2008 at 08:34 PM Posted August 19, 2008 at 08:34 PM Since I am not a real world controller/pilot, I just wanted to know what is the difference between a METAR and a TAF? I know they are both weather reports, but what exactly does a TAF report? ControllerVirtual Houston ARTCCVATUSA - VATSIM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Goldsworthy 925085 Posted August 19, 2008 at 09:02 PM Posted August 19, 2008 at 09:02 PM The short answer is, METAR is the current weather conditions. A TAF is a forecast. Shawn "SX" Goldsworthy Retired ATM/ Staff Instructor Los Angeles ARTCC N123SX | xxx554 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Fuchs Posted August 19, 2008 at 09:19 PM Posted August 19, 2008 at 09:19 PM METAR = Meteorological Aviation Routine Report = Observation TAF = Terminal Area Forecast Check VATSIM's PRC Pilot Resource Center and/or Wikipedia. Google is also your friend. Cheers, Andreas Member of VATSIM GermanyMy real flying on InstagramMy Twitch streams of VATSIM flights and ATC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Guffey 956726 Posted August 19, 2008 at 11:56 PM Posted August 19, 2008 at 11:56 PM TAF=Terminal Aerodrome Forecast or have been heard Terminal Area Forcast METAR= Meteorological Terminal Aviation Routine Weather Report There is also ASOS, AWOS,TWEBS,HIWAS, etc etc. for WX VATSIM Supervisor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Rogers 913862 Posted August 20, 2008 at 12:29 AM Posted August 20, 2008 at 12:29 AM Google is also your friend. Google has been my best friend for years Andrew Rogers Senior Controller -HCF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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