06:13 AM Pacific  |   R - Runway (used in RVR measurement) Wind (kts) is the wind speed in knots, Wind (mph) is the wind speed in miles per hour, Wind (km/h) is the wind speed in kilometers per hour, Wind (m/s) is the wind speed in meters per second. A wind variability group will be reported if the wind is variable by 60 degrees or more and the speed is greater than 6 knots. Nearby METAR Reports 00000KT = calm. 3500NE. In this example, just like the METAR, the first two numbers represent the day of the month. The parameters are: The wind barbs types are shown in Fig. Wind "CALM" means a wind speed less than 0.5m/s (1 kt) according to ICAO Annex 3, Appendix 3: 4.1.5.2 In local routine and special reports and in METAR and SPECI: d) when a wind speed of less than 0.5m/s (1 kt) is reported, it shall be indicated as calm; Table A-1 Estimating Wind Speed When the wind is light (a speed of six knots or less) and it varies in direction with time, the data encoded on a METAR might look like VRB004KT (variable direction blowing at four knots). noted by “VRB” where the three digit direction. Fig. SQ - Squall VC - Vicinity This is the Barometric pressure of the reporting station. Visibility 10000 or more. 14:13 UTC  |   Welcome to the VATSIM PRC "Interpreting METARs and TAFs" Tutorial. This does not mean the site is un-manned. 07:13 AM Mountain  |   091720Z Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (KSBA) METAR. EGLL 060326Z 20013G23KT 8000 SCT014 BKN025 Q1013  Clouds are categorized based on how many "Octas" of sky they cover. 041818 Forecast models ECMWF, GFS, NAM and NEMS GS - Small Hail/Snow Pellets P6SM - Visibility greater than 6 SM (TAF only) Other Wind Speed Terminology . Usually omitted when METARS are presented in bulletin. usually appears. PY - Spray Extreme direction variance: 280V350 'varying between two eight zero and three five zero degrees' In this section, intensity identifiers also play a big role. Product name METAR/ TAF. ICAO Aerodrome Code. Next two digits are speed, followed by gusts to report a 2-digit maximum speed. As you can probably guess, an "octa" is 1/8 of the visible sky. The standard METAR format is used all over the world and is the only weather report of its kind approved by the World Meteorological Organization. Altimeter Setting: WS - Wind shear (In TAFs, low level and not associated with convective activity), Descriptors There are a few parts of the TAF that are different from the METAR, mostly in the area of time and probabilities. 5 METAR. 4-6: Light Breeze: Small wavelets, still short, but more pronounced. I suggest you bookmark this page and refer to it often as you interpret METAR's and TAF's. Weather information is available from thousands of different sources, many of them easily accessible from the internet. The visibility portion of the METAR can be coded in many different ways. forecast as “00000KT.” EXAMPLE − 18010KT wind one Short barbs are 5 knots. (mi.) It's been a long one but you have finally arrived at the end. In the second section we see that this report was taken on the 6th day of the month, at 0413Z. (mi.) Two additional documents show the original descriptions abridged from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and which symbol is plotted for each present weather text string. LDG - Landing Support CarsonWeather.com. These are a set of static plots generated by ADDS showing a composite station model plot (see Station Format below) for a set of stations in a particular region. For instance, in example 3, "2 3/4SM" represents 2 and 3 quarters miles visibility. metar: kclt 200152z 21007kt 10sm few085 09/m02 a3021 rmk ao2 slp231 t00941017 $ One must know if thunderstorms are too intense to make a flight, how much fuel to bring along, and many other variables. DS - Dust Storm The first 2 numbers are the day of the month, so in this case "02", means that this report was taken on the second day of the current month. R28R/2600FT signifies that the runway visual range for runway 28 Right is 2600 feet. DZ - Drizzle The last 2 numbers represent the velocity of the wind. METARs may include more than one type of weather condition but only one icon ever gets plotted. TS - Thunderstorm, Weather Phenomena A calm wind (3 knots or less) is. METAR Some of the data are coded and others are shown as symbols. 00000KT - If you see all zeroes, the winds are calm 20015KT 180V260 - If you see a report like this one, with the normal winds reported in the beginning and then 2 numbers separated by a "V" it means the winds are variable. Translated METAR for NC39 METAR: 270855Z Concord-Padgett Regional, Concord, NC (KJQF). Five knots is a short barb offset from the end. If wind speed is less than 10 kts, a leading 0 is used to maintain a two-digit wind code format, like in this example. This is the 4 letter code that is used to identify the airport where the weather report originates. The barb always points in the direction the winds are coming from. TAF's have to be able to give a time for when certain weather patterns are forecast to happen, to do this we have special codes that proceed each weather report. T01760158, 10142, 20012 and 401120084 - In Remarks examples of temperature information D a t e Time (cst) Wind (mph) Vis. This is important as you start to learn about VFR cross country planning and weather minimums. PR - Partial Parameter NIL/AUTO. Clouds: 00000KT - If you see all zeroes, the winds are calm. Since the beginning of aviation (starting right back with Orville and Wilbur) weather has been a very important factor in flight planning. SYNOP codes from weather stations and buoys. highest expected gust. AMD - Amended Forecast (TAF) 9999. In stark contrast to windy Mount Washington, a METAR entry of 00000KT represents a calm wind. Wind is Calm, 10 statute miles visibility, Clear Skies, Temperature -4°C, Dewpoint -6°C, Altimeter is 30.19, Remarks: automated station with precipitation discriminator. BECMG - Becoming (expected between 2 digit beginning hour and 2 digit ending hour) Weather Sky Cond. The Aviation Weather Center provides METARS through their website, utilizing a query tool or java tool; Can be used to compare between observed and forecast weather, to determine if conditions are actually developing as originally forecast The time section of the TAF starts with the 2 numbers representing the day of the month, and the last four digits representing the time the report was issued. FEW - 1 or 2 octas (eighths) cloud coverage There are many terms and codes in the following sections that you may not be familiar with, please refer to the "Abbreviations Guide" at the very bottom of the page. Text string for present weather found in METARs mapped to icons and plotting priority order: wxSymbols_anno2.pdf (313 KB). In example 3. TSRA- This part of the METAR code signifies that there are Thunderstorms and Moderate Rain in the area. MPS - Meters per second As you saw at the top of this page (I know you read it carefully), METAR stands for "Meteorological Aerodrome Report". We measure the velocity of the wind in two different ways. Depending on where in the world you are flying, this value will be represented in either "Inches of Mercury" or in "hectoPascals" This is the number that you will dial in to the Kollsman window on your altimeter when you are below the "transition level (or altitude)" for the region you are flying in. In addition to these "octa" designators, we also have codes for certain types of clouds. P - In RVR indicates visibility greater than highest reportable sensor value (eg P6000FT) AO2 - Automated Observation with precipitation discriminator (rain/snow) Plots of station data may include one of the following symbols to represent the present weather. Fairly self explanatory, the first set of numbers represents the Air Temperature in Celsius, and the second set of numbers represents the Dewpoint in Celsius. In example 2, you see that the winds at UHPP are from 340 degrees blowing at a velocity of 3 Meters per second. SPECI - Special Report Weather conditions for Saratoga, California. FU - Smoke In this example the winds are from 200 at 15 knots. DR - Low Drifting DU - Widespread Dust To the non-aviator this is just a jumble of letters and numbers, but to us, it is an invaluable tool. SH - Showers Ordinary wind vanes move. M600) Each plot is updated every 5 minutes. In stark contrast to windy Mount Washington, a METAR entry of 00000KT represents a calm wind. The TAF is basically a METAR on a timeline. IC - Ice Crystals To help us understand a bit more about the way METAR's work, let's take a look at the example below. Most of these reports however, are published in coded format, and for that reason, we have this tutorial. KJAX 020256Z 02003KT 10SM TSRA OVC01OCB SCT100 BKN130 18/17 A2996. RY/RWY - Runway Translated METAR for NC55 METAR: 210752Z Charlotte/Douglas International, Charlotte, NC (KCLT). Weather conditions and free PHP weather website scripts from Saratoga, CA, USA SA - Sand (the "Kollsman window is the little dial in the middle of your Altimeter that by default reads "29.92")-(read more about transition levels in "IFR airspace". Air Dwpt In this example they are coming from the south or from 180 degrees. In the U.S., the criterion for a variable wind is: wind speed greater than 6 kt and direction varies by 60 degrees or more. METAR Wind Speed. This is a long lesson and you will probably not remember everything the first time you read it. 1-3: Light Air: Ripples with the appearance of scales are formed, but without foam crests: Wind motion visible in smoke. Temp/Dew Point: There are some differences in the way that weather reports are published throughout the world, but if you have the basics, making the transition from one to another should not be difficult. D a t e Time (est) Wind (mph) Vis. The TAF provides us with weather forecasts for a particular area. SKC - Sky Clear In this case the report was taken at "0256Z". Calm: Calm: Calm wind. This is the part of the METAR that will include any significant weather in the area. The last 4 digits represent the time when the report was taken in Universal time (Also called Zulu Time or Greenwich time). Section 5 lets us know that there are scattered clouds at 1,400 feet and broken clouds at 2,500 feet. A flag represents 50 knots. SCT - Scattered Another visibility range that will become more important as you start flying larger aircraft is Runway Visual Range, or RVR. 1 shows the layout of data. In this case the wind is blowing from "220 Degrees". PE - Ice Pellets KT - Knots V - Varies (wind direction and RVR) A wind shift is indicated by a change in wind direction of 45 degrees or more in less than 15 minutes with sustained winds of 10 knots or more throughout the wind shift. Groundwind. Worldwide animated weather map, with easy to use layers and precise spot forecast. “VRB” would be spoken as “wind variable at .” When the wind is light (a speed of six knots or less) and it varies in direction with time, the data encoded on a METAR might look like VRB004KT (variable direction blowing at four knots). The second numbers 06 mean refer to the wind speed in knots. KT means knots. In this case, the report was issued at 1800Z time, and is valid until 1800Z the next day. Introduction: An Aviation Routine Weather Reports (METAR) is a weather observer's interpretation of the weather conditions at a given site and time . SS - Sandstorm If the wind is >1 kt but <6 kt, the wind direction may be replaced by ”VRB” followed by the speed or reported as observed. In the first section of the TAF we see that this report comes to us from London's Heathrow Airport. Calm winds are shown as a concentric around the station location. The barb always points in the direction the winds are coming from. 09:13 AM Eastern, National Centers for Environmental Prediction, N A T I O N A L   W E A T H E R   S E R V I C E, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, blue - MVFR (Marginal Visual Flight Rules), purple - LIFR (Low Instrument Flight Rules). 2. BR - Mist VRB = variable. AO1 - Automated Observation without precipitation discriminator (rain/snow) 1: Light Air: 1 to 3 mph: Direction of wind shown by smoke drift, not by wind vanes. If you don’t see any numbers it means the winds are calm. 08:13 AM Central  |   If it were AO1, there would be no precip sensor. NSW - No Significant Weather Little if any movement with flags. Air Dwpt M - In RVR listing indicates visibility less than lowest reportable sensor value (eg. Telling TAF Time The wind barbs types are shown in Fig. GR - Hail 20015KT 180V260 - If you see a report like this one, with the normal winds reported in the beginning and then 2 numbers separated by a "V" it means the winds are variable. TCU - Towering Cumulus, References:http://www.dodgenet.com/~weavers/afss/metar.htm∞http://skylinkweather.com∞, Airliners Vs. GA Airplanes at the Airport, http://www.dodgenet.com/~weavers/afss/metar.htm, Airways, Flight Levels and Directions of Flight, Introduction to ILS Instrument Approaches, Introduction to Non-ILS Instrument Approaches, Introduction to VATSIM's Conflict Resolution Process, Understanding the VFR Airport Pattern Circuit, VFR Communication and Navigation Equipment, METAR - Acronym for Meteorological Aerodrome Report (current weather at an airport). The RVR is the actual distance that you can see looking down the runway. Cloud height is measured in hundreds of feet ABOVE GROUND LEVEL or "AGL", so when we see in the example: This signifies that there is a scattered layer at 10,000 ft. Keep in mind that only these last two cloud designations (BKN and OVC) constitute ceiling. When no motion of air is detected, the wind shall be reported as calm. Leaves rustle and small twigs move. A02 means that the site is automated and HAS a precipitation sensor. Saratoga-Weather.org. A variable wind direction is. In example 2.A we see that the winds are blowing from 220 degrees at a velocity of 15 knots. 2. Temperature (ºF) Relative Humidity Wind Chill (°F) Heat Index (°F) Pressure Precipitation (in.) KPIT 201955Z 22015KT 3/4SM R28R/2600FT TSRA OVC01OCB 18/16 A2992 RMK SLPO13 T01760158  Calm Winds. Supplement information to METAR Valid for two hours ground wind ground visibility. +FC - Tornado/Water Spout UP - Unknown Precipitation (Automated Observations) Min visibility at ground In 8 directions. OVC - Overcast A flag represents 50 knots. COR - Correction to the observation 3 METAR. BL - Blowing Smoke rises vertically. M - In temperature field means "minus" or below Zero You may also be interested in our Wind Chill Calculator Jan 11, 0852Z. VRB means that the wind direction can vary, and the gusts are usually light. CB - Cumulonimbus TEMPO - Temporary changes expected (between 2 digit beginning hour and 2 digit ending hour) Enter a temperature and wind speed that you would like calculated: What the temperature feels like to your body: Fahrenheit Celsius ° F: mph knots m/s k/h ° C : Watts per Meter Squared: The wind chill calculator only works for temperatures at or below 50 ° F and wind speeds above 3 mph. The identifiers for clouds are as follows. Example: /metar/plot?region=bwi&date=202101211425, Page loaded:  METAR KABC 121755Z AUTO 21016G24KT 180V240 1SM R11/P6000FT - RA BR BKN015 OVC025 06/04 A2990 RMK AO2 PK WND 20032/25 WSHFT 1715 VIS 3/4V1 1/2 VIS 3/4 RWY11 RAB07 CIG 013V017 CIG 017 RWY11 PRESFR SLP125 P0003 600 09 T00640036 10066 21012 58033 TSNO $ TYPE OF REPORT METAR: hourly (scheduled) report; SPECI: special (unscheduled) report. Calm winds are shown as a concentric around the station location. BKN - Broken Long barbs are 10 knots. Weather conditions on Mon, 18 Jan 2021 14:53:00 +0000 (14 min. FM - From (4 digit beginning time in hours and minutes) MI - Shallow NO - Not available (eg SLPNO, RVRNO) SG - Snow Grains 31006KT. KPIT 151124Z 28016G20KT 2 3/4SM R28R/2600FT TSRA OVC01OCB 18/16 A2992 RMK SLPO13 T01760158. 9999 - Visibility in meters (9999 means greater than 10 km) News from Carson Now . This remark will contain the extremes of the wind directions, separated by “V.” In this example, 210V290 are reads, “wind direction varying between 210 and 290.” 7 METAR Wind Variability RMK - Remark 1 METAR. In section four we see that the visibility is greater than 10 km. Dec 21, 0752Z. Figure 2: Wind Barb Sample There are 19 regions plus a CONUS view. VRB - Variable wind direction when speed is less than or equal to 6 knots The wind speed data for the most recent 10 minutes shall be examined to evaluate the occurrence of gusts. 4 METAR. SM - Statute mile(s) The direction of the wind is variable from 180 to 260 degrees. SN - Snow A full list of special weather codes is available at the end of the page. In the third section we see that the winds are coming from 200 degrees and that the winds velocity is sustained at 13 knots, with gusts to 23 knots. In this tutorial we will cover the many aspects of disseminating the information contained in coded weather reports. The abbreviation "OVX" is unofficial but ADDS uses it here to indicate the sky is obscured which is the case when a METAR reports vertical visibility and no cloud information. The intensity of certain weather phenomena are reported by using the signs: "+","-", and by the absence of a sign. Wind speed (Knots) Label Effect on sea Effects on land; 1: Calm: Sea like a mirror: Calm. The direction of the wind is variable from 180 to 260 degrees. Date/ Time. Also, a brief word about variable winds is in order. VRB - This code represent winds that are less than 6 knots, and variable in direction. VA - Volcanic Ash, Cloud Types SLP - Sea Level Pressure (eg., 1013 reported as 013) Long barbs are 10 knots. Translated METAR for NC90 METAR: 110852Z Charlotte/Douglas International, Charlotte, NC (KCLT). ... WIND CALM. In the example above, the time stamp reads just like a METAR. TKOF - Takeoff The first three digits 310 is the direction of the wind in degrees. For speeds equal to or greater than 100 KTS, 3 digits are used. Winds 190 at 18 knots, gusting to 33 knots. The first 3 digits of this number will always represent the heading that the wind is blowing from. METAR text: KJWY 180415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M02 A3012 RMK AO2 T00471023: Conditions at: KJWY (MIDLOTHIAN/WAX , TX, US) observed 0415 UTC 18 January 2021 Temperature: 4.7°C (40°F) Dewpoint:-2.3°C (28°F) [RH = 60%] Pressure (altimeter): 30.12 inches Hg (1020.1 mb) Winds: calm … METAR UHPP 060600Z 34003MPS 9999 SHRA OVC009CB 03/02 Q1014 NOSIG. CLR - Clear at or below 12,000 feet (AWOS/ASOS report) Smoke rises vertically with little if any drift. Five knots is a short barb offset from the end. METAR's will always be published in the same order: Where: COR. BC - Patches A typical METAR contains data for the temperature, dew point, wind direction and speed, precipitation, cloud cover and heights, visibility, and barometric pressure. Calm is encoded as 00000KT. As a conclusion to this tutorial let's take a look over a METAR and a TAF that you might see while flying the virtual skies, EGLL 060326Z 060413 20013G23KT 9999 SCT014 BKN025 TEMPO 0413 8000 -RA BKN014 TEMPO 0813 19018G33KT RA. The definition of "Wind Gust" for METAR reports can be found in the Federal Meteorological Handbook No. For now we will look at the METAR for Jacksonville listed above in EX.1. Weather is a huge part of successful flight planning, I hope this tutorial has helped you to better understand a few of the published weather reports available to aviators. Wind barbs. Wind: Calm: Temperature: 21°F , -6°C: Dew Point: 18°F , -8°C: Humidity: 86%: Barometer: 30.30 inHg , 1026.1 hPa: 2021/01/11 11:54 K12N 111154Z AUTO 00000KT M06/M08 A3030 RMK AO1 SLP275 T10561078 11050 21072 50002 Weather: Dec 27, 0855Z, Automated. Visibility can also be reported in fractions of these values. 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