FAA Retires OCONUS Text Area Forecasts in Favor of Graphical Tools | Aviation International News

FAA Shifts to OCONUS Graphical Weather Forecasts

New forecasts offer detailed weather insights

Aviation Weather graphical display — © Aviationweather.gov GFA screenshot

By Amy Wilder • Writer

April 17, 2025

The FAA has announced the retirement of three Outside the Contiguous United States (OCONUS) text area forecasts, transitioning to graphical forecasts for aviation weather updates to enhance accuracy and use for pilots and dispatchers. In collaboration with the National Weather Service (NWS), the FAA recently replaced the following OCONUS text area forecasts with graphical forecasts: FACA20 (OFAMKC) for the Caribbean and Gulf of America; FAGX20 (OFAGX) for the Gulf of America; and FAHW31 PHFO (FA0HI) for Hawaii.

These graphical forecasts provide an interactive and detailed representation of weather conditions, allowing users to pan, zoom, and focus on specific areas of interest. These tools include gridded displays of various weather parameters and textual weather observations, forecasts, and warnings. Icing, turbulence, wind, and temperature data are presented in three dimensions, offering a comprehensive view of weather patterns.

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