Why the "Terminal" in Terminal Aerodrome Forecast?

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Why isn't it just called Aerodrome Forecast? Where does the "terminal" part come from?

Because aerodromes are where flights terminate. – Michael Hall Feb 29 '20 at 05:53 — Michael Hall, Feb 29 '20 at 05:53

score 5 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 29 '20 at 05:30

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Terminal refers to the airspace near the airport, more or less similar to the ATC usage of terminal as in "terminal airspace" or area. TAFs cover the airspace in a 5 mi radius of an aerodrome, the immediate terminal area. The T in METAR also refers to terminal as in "Meteorological Terminal Aviation Routine Weather Report".

answered Feb 29 '20 at 05:30

John K

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Also in ATIS and FAA is using Area instead of Aerodrome sometimes. – mins Feb 29 '20 at 11:57

Why the "Terminal" in Terminal Aerodrome Forecast?

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