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(Refer to figure 15.) The only cloud type forecast in TAF reports is
FAA Figure 15Terminal aerodrome forecasts (TAF)FAA-CT-8080-2H · Sport, Recreational, Private & Remote Pilot supplement
A
Nimbostratus.
B
Cumulonimbus.✓ Correct Answer
C
Scattered cumulus.
Explanation
TAFs forecast cloud amount and height, and cumulonimbus (CB) is the only cloud type ever included, as in OVC008CB in the Figure 15 KMEM and KOKC forecasts. Nimbostratus or cumulus types are not coded in TAFs.
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