METAR/TAF Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
What is the intensity when a minus (-) sign is shown on a TAF or METAR?
A
Light Intensity
2
Q
What is the intensity when a plus (+) sign is shown on a TAF or METAR?
A
Heavy Intensity
3
Q
What is the intensity when no sign is shown on a TAF or METAR?
A
Moderate Intensity
4
Q
What is the proximity when VC is listed?
A
In the “vincity”, but not aerodrome. For a METAR, 5-10 SM from point of observation; for a TAF, 5-10 SM from the center of the runway complex; elsewhere, within 8000m.
5
Q
BC
A
Patches
6
Q
MI
A
Shallow
7
Q
BL
A
Blowing
8
Q
PR
A
Partial
9
Q
DR
A
Drifting
10
Q
SH
A
Showers
11
Q
FZ
A
Freezing
12
Q
TS
A
Thunderstorms
13
Q
DZ
A
Drizzle
14
Q
IC
A
Ice Crystals
15
Q
SN
A
Snow
16
Q
GR
A
Hail
