Weather Forecast

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METAR

Definition

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Definition: Observation of current conditions at the airport.

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METAR

Issuance

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Hourly at H+50

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METAR

Valid Period

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METAR is valid at issuance only

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METAR

Area Covered

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At the airport

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METAR

What is the information given at the report?

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1. Type of report;
2. Station Designator;
3. Time of report;
4. Wind;
5. Visibility;
6. Weather and obstructions to visibility;
7. Sky conditions;
8. Temperature and dew point;
9. Altimeter settings;
10. Remarks.

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METAR

What are the kinds of reports given at METAR?

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1. Routine report - METAR;
2. Special observation - SPECI

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TAF

Stands for:

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Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

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TAF

Definition:

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A concise statement of expected meteorological conditions within a 5 SM radius of an airport.

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TAF

What is the information given at the report?

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1. Type of report;
2. ICAO Station identifier;
3. Date and time of origin;
4. Valid period date and time;
5. Wind forecast;
6. Visibility Forecast;
7. Significant Weather Forecast;
8. Sky condition forecast;
9. Non-convective low-level wind shear forecast (optional data);
10. Forecast change indicators;
11. Probability forecast.

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TAF

Issuance:

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4 x Day at 0z, 6z, 12z, 18z.

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FA

Stands for:

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Aviation Area Forecast

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FA

Definition:

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Forecast of Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC), clouds, and general weather over an area of several states.

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FA

Contains:

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Communications and Product Header, Precautionary Statement, Synopsis, VFR Clouds & Weather.

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FA

Issuance:

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3 x Day

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FA

Valid Period:

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18 Hrs. - 12hr forecast, 6hr Categorical Outlook.

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FA

Area Covered:

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Several States.

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AIRMET

Stands for:

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Airman's Meteorological Information

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AIRMET

Definition:

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Advises of weather that is potential hazardous to all aircraft, but specially to small aircraft.

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AIRMET

Contains:

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- Airmet Sierra;
- Airmet Tango;
- Airmet Zulu;

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AIRMET

Issuance:

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Every 6 hours starting at 0145 UTC

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AIRMET

Valid Period:

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6 Hours.

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AIRMET

Area Covered:

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3000² miles

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AIRMET Sierra

Contains:

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IFR Conditions and extensive mountain obscuration.

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AIRMET Tango

Contains:

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Moderate turbulence, sustained surface winds 30 knots or greater, non-convective low-level wind shear.

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AIRMET Zulu

Contains:

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Moderate icing and freezing levels.