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How to Read METAR and TAF Reports

Pilot Institute

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

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What Is a SPECI and When Is It Issued?

Pilot Institute

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. Altimeter Setting The altimeter setting gives you pressure information in inches of mercury or hectopascals.

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METAR Deciphered

Learn to Fly

The last four digits are the time of the METAR/SPECI, which is always given in coordinated universal time (UTC). A ā€œZā€ is appended to the end of the time to denote the time is given in Zulu time (UTC) as opposed to local time. The altimeter setting is reported as inches of mercury (inHg) in a four-digit number group.

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Make Your Own METAR Map!

AeroSavvy

Winds over 15 knots are indicated by flashing yellow lights. I chose the default setting of 15 knots because the max demonstrated crosswind component of our Cherokee Six is 17 knots. I chose the default setting of 15 knots because the max demonstrated crosswind component of our Cherokee Six is 17 knots.

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