Winds Aloft
18012KT, what does “180” mean?
Wind direction, from 180° (south)
In a METAR, what does 10SM mean?
Visibility is 10 statute miles
In FEW020, what does “020” mean?
Clouds are at 2,000 feet AGL
In 20/18, what does the first number represent?
Temperature (20°C).
Airport code for Max Westhimer
KOUN
In 25015G25KT, what does “G25” mean?
Wind gusts to 25 knots.
What does FG stand for?
Fog
How many eighths of sky are covered in SCT025?
3/8 to 4/8
What does a dew point close to the temperature suggest?
High humidity and possible fog
What is the first part of a METAR
Type of Report
What does 00000KT mean?
Calm winds
What does VC Stand for?
In the vicinity
What does BKN008 mean?
Broken clouds at 800 feet AGL.
In A2992, what does this mean?
Altimeter 29.92 inHg.
KSGF
Springfield-Branson National Airport
Decode VRB03KT
Variable winds at 3 knots.
What does +SN mean?
Heavy snow
What does OVC050 mean?
Overcast clouds at 5,000 feet AGL.
What does a negative temperature look like in a METAR?
With an “M” before the number (e.g., M05 = -5°C).
KORD 171651Z 18010KT 10SM CLR 22/15 A3012.
Chicago O’Hare, 17th at 1651Z, winds 180° at 10 kt, visibility 10 mi, clear skies, temp 22°C, dew point 15°C, altimeter 30.12.
If a METAR reads 09015KT, is the wind blowing from the east or to the east?
From the east.
What does BR mean in a METAR?
Mist (visibility usually 5/8 mile to 6 miles).
What does NSC mean in a METAR outside the U.S.?
No significant clouds
If the METAR reads 03/M01, what is the temperature and dew point?
Temperature 3°C, dew point -1°C.
Seattle, 15th at 1856Z, winds 200° at 22 kt gusting 30, 2 mi visibility rain, broken 900 ft, overcast 1,500 ft, temp 14°C, dew 12°C, altimeter 29.76.
KSEA 151856Z 20022G30KT 2SM RA BKN009 OVC015 14/12 A2976