METAR Decoding For Pilots

What does METAR stand for?

• Meteorological Airport Report

• Meteorological Aviation Report

• Meteorological Air Traffic Report

• Meteorological Aerodrome Report

What is the purpose of a METAR report?

• The purpose of a METAR report is to provide accurate and up-to-date weather information for aviation purposes.

• The purpose of a METAR report is to analyze seismic activity.

• The purpose of a METAR report is to track the movement of celestial bodies.

• The purpose of a METAR report is to provide historical weather data.

What are the three-letter codes used to identify airports in METAR reports called?

• FAA

• ATC

• IATA

• ICAO

What information does the first line of a METAR report provide?

• Cloud cover and visibility.

• Station identifier and date/time

• Wind speed and direction.

• Temperature and humidity.

What does the term 'Z' in a METAR report represent?

• Time zone indicator

• Temperature indicator

• Wind speed indicator

• Visibility indicator

What does the term 'KT' in a METAR report represent?

• miles per hour

• degrees Celsius

• inches of mercury

• knots

What does the term 'CAVOK' in a METAR report mean?

• Ceiling and Visibility OK

• Ceiling and Visibility Optimal

• Clouds and Visibility OK

• Clear and Visibility Optimal

What does the term 'NSC' in a METAR report mean?

• No Significant Coverage

• Not Safe for Consumption

• National Security Council

• No Significant Clouds

What does the term 'RMK' in a METAR report represent?

• Runway Maintenance Kit

• Rainfall Measurement Kit

• Radioactive Material Kit

• Remarks section