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<strong>JPATS</strong> AVIATION WEATHER BOOKLET<br />

Figure 6-14 — TAF Groups<br />

KNSE TAF 260909 28004KT 9000 HZ SCT020 SCT200 QNH2998INS<br />

FM1200 26007KT 9000 HZ SCT025 SCT080 BKN250 QNH2996INS<br />

VCSHRA<br />

BECMG 1416 9999 SCT025CB SCT250<br />

BECMG 1718 23015G25KT 530004<br />

TEMPO 1902 8000 TSSHRA SCT010 BKN025CB<br />

FM0200 27010KT 9999 SCT030 BKN080 BKN250 QNH3001INS 20/09Z<br />

KMOB 262046Z 262121 00000KT 3200 BR VV004 QNH3012INS<br />

BECMG 0607 14012 9999 SCT004 SCT025 QNH3016INS<br />

Figure 6-15 — TAF Example<br />

Message Heading<br />

The message heading begins with the 4-letter ICAO location identifier (e.g., KNSE for NAS<br />

Whiting Field) as shown in Figure 6-16. Next comes the letters “TAF” and any modifiers such as<br />

AMD, COR, or RTD, which stand for AMenDed, CORrected, or RouTine Delayed, unless the<br />

station is USN/USMC, in which case a remark will be appended to the last line of the forecast.<br />

KNSE TAF 260909 28004KT 9000 HZ SCT020 SCT200 QNH2998INS<br />

Figure 6-16 — TAF Heading<br />

Version 3.2/Dec 08 6-15

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