METAR/TAF Flashcards

Learn to read METAR and TAFs

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The wind direction is given in degrees from ______ (true/magnetic) north and wind speed is always in _______(mph/kts)

A

The wind direction is given in degrees from true(true/magnetic) north and wind speed is always in kts (mph/kts)

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Translate these remarks:

RMK AO2A LTG DSNT SW-W CIG006V008 BKN V OVC SPL152

A

Automated station with human argumentation, lightening distant to the southwest and west, ceiling 600’ variable to 800’, broken variable to overcast, sea level pressure is 1015.2mb

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