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's Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA) product has achieved operational status, replacing traditional text-based area forecasts and gaining acceptance from the FAA for weather briefings.
- The GFA offers a comprehensive, interactive view of aviation weather, including observational data, forecasts stretching from 14 hours in the past to 15 hours in the future, and warnings.
- It provides detailed digital forecast data on crucial elements like clouds, flight category, precipitation, icing, turbulence, and wind, with forecasts for wind, icing, and turbulence available in 3,000-foot increments from the surface to 30,000 feet.
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