METAR/TAF Flashcards
Learn to read METAR and TAFs
1
Q
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)
2
Q
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