METAR

Question 1

The station originating the following weather report has a field elevation of 1,300 feet MSL. From the bottom of the overcast cloud layer, what is its thickness? (tops of OVC are reported at 3800 feet)

Answer 1

500 feet.

Question 2

What is meant by the entry in the remarks section of the METAR surface report for KBNA?

Answer 2

Rain ended 42 past the hour, snow began 42 past the hour.

Question 3

What condition is reported in this METAR? (METAR KBNA VV008)

Answer 3

Obscured sky with vertical visibility of 800 feet.

Question 4

When are ATIS broadcasts updated?

Answer 4

Upon receipt of any official weather, regardless of content change or reported values.

Question 5

Absence of the sky condition and visibility on an ATIS broadcast specifically implies that

Answer 5

the visibility is 5 miles or more and the ceiling is more than 5,000 feet.

Question 6

What is the RVR? (METAR KOKC…R17L/2600FT…)

Answer 6

2600 feet on RWY 17L.

Question 7

The reporting station originating this Aviation Routine Weather Report has a field elevation of 800 feet. If the reported sky cover is one continuous layer 5,000 ft thick, Above what indicated altitude should you be clear of the cloud layer? (METAR KMDW …OVC007)

Answer 7

6,500 feet MSL.

Question 8

What conclusion do you draw from this METAR observation? (METAR KMCO…23/23..)

Answer 8

The air has reached the point of 100% saturation.

Question 9

What ceiling is reported in the following METAR? (KOKC…BKN008..)

Answer 9

800 AGL

Question 10

You are cleared for an approach with minimus of 600 feet, and the field has the following METAR. The field elevation is 800 MSL. When can you expect to break out of the clouds? METAR KMDW…

Answer 10

1,700 MSL

Question 11

KLAX 211132Z 2112/2218 VRB05KT 3SM BR BKN003 OVC TEMPO 2112/2115 1SM BR VV002

Answer 11

Mist with 1 statute mile visibility is forecast to form temporarily between 1200 and 1500 Zulu.