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METARS and TAFs Flashcards

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Using the METAR shown, what is the reported ceiling for KLUF? METAR KLUF 2157Z 16009KT 10SM SCT015 BKN027 BKN200 04/M06 A2999 RMK SLP190

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2700 feet

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Using the METAR shown, what is the temperature for KLUF? METAR KLUF 2157Z 16009KT 10SM SCT015 BKN027 BKN200 04/M06 A2999 RMK SLP190

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4° C

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Using the SPECI shown, what are the winds at KMIB? SPECI KMIB 0123Z 01023G35 1/2SM R11/1200FT –BLSN SCT000 OVC005 RMK VIS3/8V5/8 BLSN SCT000 CIG 004V006

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10° at 23 knots, gusting to 35 knots

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Using the SPECI shown, what is the Runway Visual Range (RVR) at KMIB? SPECI KMIB 0123Z 01023G35 1/2SM R11/1200FT -BLSN SCT000 OVC005 RMK VIS3/8V5/8 BLSN SCT000 CIG 004V006

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1200 feet for Runway 11

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What is the minimum sky coverage constituting a ceiling?

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5/8 to 7/8

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From the TAF shown, what is the worst forecast ceiling for KDLF for 2000Z?

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1000 feet

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Using the TAF shown, what are the forecast winds for KEND at 0800Z?

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200° at 10 knots

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Using the TAF shown, what is the altimeter setting for KCBM at 1500Z?

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2998 hg

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Given the following observation sequence, what is the ceiling at KRND?

KRND 1356Z 18005KT 7SM SCT025 BKN050 OVC140 28/26 A3006

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5000 feet

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Using the SPECI below, what is the most detailed visibility shown?

SPECI KMIB 0123Z 01023G35 1/2SM R11/1200FT -BLSN SCT000 OVC005 RMK VIS3/8V5/8 BLSN SCT000 CIG 004V006

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3/8 to 5/8 SM

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Using the METAR shown, what is the dew point for KLUF?

METAR KLUF 2157Z 16009KT 10SM BKN027 BKN200 04/M06 A2999 RMK SLP190

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-6° C

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Using the METAR shown, what is the altimeter setting for KCBM?

METAR KCBM 291158Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM FEW080 20/18 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP163

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3001

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In the TAF shown, what is the original forecast valid date and time period?

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1000 on the 3rd to 1600 on the 4th

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In the TAF shown, what are the forecast winds for KEND at 1400Z?

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210° at 10KT, gusting to 15KT

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