Metar Flashcards

1
Q

18004KT

A

Wind is 180 degrees at 4 knots. The first three digits (180) are the compass heading (180). The last two #s are the wind speed (04).

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2
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Compass headings are always relative to true North in print, not magnetic North. If it’s in print, it must be true.

A

Compass headings are always relative to true North in print, not magnetic North. If it’s in print, it must be true.

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3
Q

OVC007

A

Sky is overcast at 700 feet. Remember, #s are always in hundreds.

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4
Q

1 1/2SM

A

Visibility is 1 ½ statute miles (SM)

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