Replacing text-based area forecasts (FA), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) upgraded its Graphical Forecasts for Aviation product to operational status on Saturday. This service is accepted by the FAA for weather briefings in the continental United States.
NOAA Replaces Text-Based Area Forecasts with Graphical Forecasts
Key Takeaways:
- NOAA has made its Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA) product operational, replacing text-based area forecasts (FA) and gaining FAA acceptance for weather briefings in the continental U.S.
- The GFA offers a comprehensive, interactive web-based picture of weather conditions, providing observational data, forecasts, and warnings for a 29-hour span (14 hours past to 15 hours future).
- It includes detailed digital forecast data for clouds, flight category, precipitation, icing, turbulence, and wind, with forecasts available in 3,000-foot increments from the surface to 30,000 feet.
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