Which weather phenomena is represented in TAFs by visibility conditions?

TAFs, or Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts, specifically provide information about expected weather conditions that may affect aviation in the vicinity of an airport, typically covering a period of 24 to 30 hours. One critical aspect of TAFs is the inclusion of visibility conditions, which are important for pilots as they assess whether they can safely operate an aircraft under visual flight rules (VFR) or if instrument flight rules (IFR) will be necessary due to reduced visibility.

Precipitation and obstructions to sight are significant factors that directly affect visibility. For instance, rain, fog, snow, or haze can all reduce how far a pilot can see, which directly impacts flight safety and operational decisions. TAFs will report expected visibility in statute miles or meters and specify when conditions may change, such as the onset of precipitation or fog, thus allowing pilots to prepare accordingly.

The other options do not pertain to visibility in TAFs. Radio frequency interference relates to communication and navigation systems rather than visibility. Atmospheric pressure changes are relevant to forecasting weather patterns but do not directly account for pilot visibility. Temperature inversions, while significant in weather discussions as they can lead to conditions like fog or haze, are not specifically represented in TAFs through