Learn to Fly

MARCH 12, 2024

These “aviation routine weather reports” provide pilots with an accurate depiction of current weather conditions at an airport. Different sources will tell you this comes from METeorological Aerodrome Report, Meteorological Terminal Aviation Routine Weather Report, Meteorological Terminal Air Report, or Meteorological Airfield Report.

Weather 52

Weather Knot UTC Ceiling 52

AeroSavvy

JANUARY 16, 2024

The lights change color to indicate weather conditions based on METAR reports via internet. Either way, METAR is a format for reporting weather observations. ASOS (Automated Surface Observing System) or older AWOS (Automated Weather Observing System) stations automatically collect the data used in METARs. Take your pick.

Weather 52

Weather Ceiling Knot Visual Flight Rules 52

AeronewsX

AUGUST 10, 2020

Flight 1344 departed from Dubai at 10:00 UTC. The pilot attempted to land in bad weather conditions twice, and, on the final attempt, the plane touched down but overshot the runway. It indicated that wind was blowing from 260°, which meant that Flight 1344 landed with 11 knots tailwind.

Runway 52

Runway UTC Cockpit Knot 52