Pilot Institute

JANUARY 1, 2025

deviates slightly, using statute miles for visibility, feet for RVR, knots for wind speed, and inches of mercury for altimetry, while reporting temperature and dew point in Celsius. In our case, the first two numbers are saying that the wind is blowing at a speed of 4 knots. m/s) gusting to 41 MPH (36 knots; 18.5

AGL 98

AGL Turbulence Weather UTC 98

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A sudden wind shift, a 10-knot or greater speed increase, a 45-degree or more direction change, or gusts exceeding limits may also cause a SPECI. This includes the wind direction in degrees and the wind speed in knots. 011955Z : The date and time of issuance (first day of the month at 19:55 UTC). A2992 : Altimeter setting of 29.92

Altimeter 52

Altimeter Weather Wind Shear Runway 52

Learn to Fly

MARCH 12, 2024

The last four digits are the time of the METAR/SPECI, which is always given in coordinated universal time (UTC). A “Z” is appended to the end of the time to denote the time is given in Zulu time (UTC) as opposed to local time. Winds are 140 at 21 knots gusting to 26 knots. The first two digits are the date.

Weather 40

Weather Knot UTC Ceiling 40