METARs and TAFs, two weather codes every pilot must know, but many still confuse. Here’s the difference: METAR gives you current weather. Updated every hour. Think of it as a real time snapshot of what’s happening at the airport right now. Wind, visibility, cloud cover, temperature, and any significant weather. TAF is a forecast. Issued four times a day, valid for up to 30 hours. It tells you what conditions are expected, which is crucial for flight planning. If you’re flying soon, start with th