Time-critical aeronautical information regarding an airport's condition, changes to normal operations, and potential hazards to flight is given in _____

The correct answer is NOTAMs, which stands for Notice to Airmen. NOTAMs provide essential information regarding the status of airports, including any changes in operational conditions, hazards that could affect flight safety, and other timely notices that pilots need to be aware of before and during their flights. This information is critical for ensuring the safety and efficiency of aviation operations.

By communicating real-time updates about things like runway closures, changes in air traffic control procedures, or hazardous conditions, NOTAMs help pilots make informed decisions regarding their flights.

The other choices — PIREPs, METARs, and TAFs — serve different purposes. PIREPs (Pilot Reports) provide firsthand pilot observations about actual flight conditions, such as turbulence or icing. METARs are routine aviation weather reports that give current weather conditions at an airport. TAFs (Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts) offer weather forecasts that are specific to an airport or terminal area. While all these reports are important, they do not specifically focus on time-critical updates related to airport operations and hazards, which is the key information conveyed by NOTAMs.