METARs, TAFs, ATIS Flashcards
Define METAR
Meteorological Aerodrome Report: Standardized code used to report weather conditions for pilots and meteorologists.
Define ICAO
International Civil Aviation Organization: Law and Standards airlines follow across the globe.
Purpose: Safe and orderly development of interanational aviation.
How often are METAR weather reports transmitted?
Every hour
What type of report would be issued to update for rapidly changing weather conditions?
SPECI, of special METAR report
ow should the six-digit date and time e interpreted in a METAR report
First two digits are the day of the present month
Followed by 4 digits (Hour and Minutes) Zulu time UTC (Coordinated Universal Time
What modified is induced if the report was issued with no human intervention ?
AUTO
What do the first three digits of a coded wing group indicate in METAR?
The direction of the wind in degree.
What would 5SM indicate in METAR?
Surface visibility of five statute miles
What weather would be shown as “+SHRA” on METAR?
Heavy Rain Showers
Define the amount of cloud coverage sky clear?
Sky Clear- Fine
Define sky coverage for, FEW
Few clouds, 1/8 of the sky covered of less, but not zero — Fine
Define sky coverage, scattered
Sky covered 3/8-4/8
Define sky covered, broken
Sky covered at 5/8-7/8
Define sky covered, overcast
8/8 or Overcast
METAR temperature and dew point are reported in what units?
Celsius
