Metar and Taf abbrievations

Question 1

Metar - what does NCD mean?

Answer 1

No Cloud Detected

Question 2

Metar - what does SN / BLSN mean?

Answer 2

Snow / Blowing Snow

Question 3

Metar what does FZDZ mean?

Answer 3

Freezing Drizzle

Question 4

Metar - what does RA mean?

Answer 4

Moderate Rain

Question 5

Metar what does PE mean?

Answer 5

Ice Pellets

Question 6

Metar - what does DZ mean?

Answer 6

Drizzle

Question 7

Metar - what does SNRA mean?

Answer 7

Snow and Rain

Question 8

Metar - what does GR or GS mean?

Answer 8

Hail

Question 9

Metar - what does COR mean?

Answer 9

Correction

Question 10

Metar - what does Condex Cease mean?

Answer 10

Conditions have ceased

Question 11

Metar what does SHRA mean?

Answer 11

Showers of rain

Question 12

What are the 7 required Metar Groups?

Answer 12

Aerodrome
Time
Wind
Vis
State of Sky
Temp/Dew
QNH

Question 13

What does the time code indicate on a Metar?
And how often are Metars issued?

Answer 13

Observation Time
30 minutes - Auto
60 Minutes - manual

Question 14

What times are included in a TAF?

Answer 14

Observation Time
Validity time

Question 15

On a Metar what does BR mean?

Answer 15

Mist

Question 16

On a Metar what does 2000 BR mean?

Answer 16

Visibility 2000 meters - Mist