***This page is a tool to help pilots better visualize weather and weather-related hazards and is not a substitute for a weather briefing obtained from a Flight Service Station (1-800-WXBRIEF). The information contained here does not meet the FAA requirements for a pre-flight weather brief. Therefore, it is important that pilots call and obtain a briefing from an FAA Flight Service Specialist.*** |
NWS Marquette Aviation Forecast Program Weather forecasting for aviation is an extremely challenging and important aspect of the NWS mission. Aviation weather forecasts are used in planning and executing over 100,000 flights in the United States every day. The tremendous impact of weather conditions on takeoff and landing operations requires that forecasts always be as specific and timely as possible. The primary duties of the aviation forecaster at NWS Marquette include:
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Graphical TAF Info:
Click below to bring you to an interactive map below from the National Digital Forecast Database Display NDFD (*Experimental Aviation Grids) from the National Weather Service. The links below are forecast of Ceiling, Visibility, and Non-Convective Low Level Wind Shear (Speed, Wind Direction, & Height) that are created at the National Weather Service in Marquette, Michigan as well as other offices across the U.S. For element descriptions, see here.
The AWC GFA is a handy, mobile-friendly website with displays for radar, satellite, ceilings, visibility, icing, turbulence, winds aloft, AIRMETS, SIGMETS, PIREPS, and more.
Collocated with the Minneapolis FAA Air Route Traffic Control Center, site contains useful information such as the Pre-Duty Weather Briefing, TRACON and Tower Tactical Planning Aids, and more.
FAA Flight Service Specialists, available at (1-800-WXBRIEF).
Overview of the National Weather Service's aviation services.
Search for FAA NOTices To Air Men/Missions.
Resource for Canadian flight planning, weather and NOTAMs, and more.