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AIRMETs Vs. SIGMETS: What’s the Difference?

Pilot Institute

SIGMETs alert pilots to more severe weather events like thunderstorms, volcanic ash, or strong turbulence that could pose serious risks to any flight. In this article, we’ll discuss what makes AIRMETs and SIGMETs important, how to read them, and why each matters for flight planning. But do you know how to read them?

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What Are NOTAMs? Notices to Air Missions Explained

Pilot Institute

The start and end dates and times are coded in YYMMDDttt format (UTC time). B) 2106231700 is the start time and date in UTC. C) 2106232300 is the end time and date in UTC. These include changes made to instrument approaches, STARs, SIDs, and IFR airways. Each subject has its own FAA keyword. CLSD is the Condition: Closed.

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