Part 107 TAF & METAR

(Refer to Figure 15) In the TAF from KOKC, the "FM (FROM) Group" is forecast for the hours from 1600Z to 2200Z with the wind from

• 160° at 10 knots

• 180° at 10 knots

• 180° at 10 knots, becoming 200° at 13 knots

Answer explanation

Explanation:We’re being asked to look at the forecast period between from 1600Z to 2200Z, which is indicated within the report as FM051600. Starting there through 2200Z, where the forecast is being updated (0522/0524), here’s what’s being forecast: FM051600 18010KT P6SM SKC This translates to from 1600Z on the 5th, winds 180° at 10 knots, visibility greater than 6 statute miles with clear skies.

(Refer to Figure 15) During the time period from 0600Z to 0800Z, what visibility is forecast for KOKC?

• Greater than 6 statute miles

• Possibly 6 statute miles

• 6 statute miles

Answer explanation

Explanation:In the TAF report for KOKC, first find the time period from 0600Z to 0800Z, which is being indicated by 0606/0608. If we look to the right of that time period, we see 21015KT P6SM, which indicates winds from 210° at 15 knots, with visibility greater than 6 statute miles. The “P” you can think of as standing for “Plus” and indicates “greater than.”

(Refer to Figure 12) In the remarks section of the METAR for Midway Airport, what does RAB35 indicate?

• Mist

• Broken clouds

• Rain began

(Refer to Figure 12) The remarks section for KMDW has RAB35 listed. This entry means

• blowing mist has reduced the visibility to 1-1/2 SM.

• rain began at 1835Z.

• the barometer has risen .35" Hg.

(Refer to Figure 15) In the TAF for KMEM, what does "SHRA" stand for?

• Rain showers

• A shift in wind direction is expected

• A significant change in precipitation is possible

(Refer to Figure 15) What is the valid period for the TAF for KMEM?

• 1200Z to 1200Z

• 1200Z to 1800Z

• 1800Z on the 12th to 2400Z on the 13th

(Refer to Figure 12) The wind direction and velocity at KJFK is from

• 180° true at 4 knots.

• 180° magnetic at 4 knots.

• 040° true at 18 knots.

(Refer to Figure 12) What are the current conditions for Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)?

• Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 11, occasionally 2SM, with rain.

• Sky 7,000 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2SM, heavy rain.

• Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2SM, rain.

(Refer to Figure 12) What are the wind conditions at Wink, Texas (KINK)?

• Calm

• 110° at 12 knots, gusts 18 knots

• 111° at 2 knots, gusts 18 knots

(Refer to Figure 15) In the TAF from KOKC, the clear sky becomes

• overcast at 2,000 feet during the forecast period between 2200Z and 2400Z.

• overcast at 200 feet with a 40% probability of becoming overcast at 600 feet during the forecast period between 2200Z and 2400Z.

• overcast at 200 feet with a probability of becoming overcast at 400 feet during the forecast period between 2200Z and 2400Z.