Weather Report Acronyms Flashcards
1
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AC
A
Advisory Circular
2
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AGL
A
Above Ground Level
3
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AIRMET
A
Airman’s Meteorological Information
4
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ASOS
A
Automated Surface Observing System
5
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ATIS
A
Automatic Terminal Information System
6
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AWOS
A
Automated Weather Reporting System
7
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CB
A
Cumulonimbus
8
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ICAO
A
International Civil Aviation Organization
9
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IFR
A
Instrument Flight Rules
10
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METAR
A
Meteorological Aerodrome Reports
11
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NOAA
A
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
12
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SIGMET
A
Significant Meteorological Information
13
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TAF
A
Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
14
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TCU
A
Towering Cumulus
15
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TFR
A
Temporary Flight Restrictions