Weather Report Acronyms Flashcards

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AC

A

Advisory Circular

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AGL

A

Above Ground Level

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AIRMET

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Airman’s Meteorological Information

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ASOS

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Automated Surface Observing System

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ATIS

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Automatic Terminal Information System

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AWOS

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Automated Weather Reporting System

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7
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CB

A

Cumulonimbus

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ICAO

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International Civil Aviation Organization

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IFR

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Instrument Flight Rules

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METAR

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Meteorological Aerodrome Reports

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NOAA

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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12
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SIGMET

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Significant Meteorological Information

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13
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TAF

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Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

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14
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TCU

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Towering Cumulus

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15
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TFR

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Temporary Flight Restrictions

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16
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UTC

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Coordinated Universal Time

17
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VFR

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Visual Flight Rules

18
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WST

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Convective Significant Meteorological Information