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During the time period from 0600Z to 0800Z, what visibility is forecast for KOKC?
Greater than 6 statute miles. As shown in the figure below, the visibility is greater than 6 SM (depicted as P6SM) between 0600Z on the 6th (depicted as 0606) and 0800Z on the 6th (depicted as 0608). For more information, watch the "How to Read TAFs" video.
Greater than 6 statute miles.
As shown in the figure below, the visibility is greater than 6 SM (depicted as P6SM) between 0600Z on the 6th (depicted as 0606) and 0800Z on the 6th (depicted as 0608). For more information, watch the “How to Read TAFs” video.
See lessWhat are the current conditions for Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)?
Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2SM, rain. As highlighted in the figure below, the current conditions are 1 1/2 SM visibility, rain (RA), and overcast skies at 700 feet (OVC007). For more information, watch the "How to Read METARs" videos.
Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2SM, rain.
As highlighted in the figure below, the current conditions are 1 1/2 SM visibility, rain (RA), and overcast skies at 700 feet (OVC007). For more information, watch the “How to Read METARs” videos.
See lessThe remarks section for KMDW has RAB35 listed. This entry means
rain began at 1835Z. RAB stands for "Rain Began," and 35 indicates 35 minutes past the hour it was recorded. In this case, the report was recorded at 1856Z, so the rain began at 1835Z. For more information, watch the "How to Read METARs" videos.
rain began at 1835Z.
RAB stands for “Rain Began,” and 35 indicates 35 minutes past the hour it was recorded. In this case, the report was recorded at 1856Z, so the rain began at 1835Z. For more information, watch the “How to Read METARs” videos.
See lessWhat are the wind conditions at Wink, Texas (KINK)?
110° at 12 knots, gusts 18 knots. As shown in the attached figure, the wind at KINK is reported as coming from 110 degrees at a speed of 12 knots, gusting to 18 knots. For more information, watch the "How to Read METARs" videos.
110° at 12 knots, gusts 18 knots.
As shown in the attached figure, the wind at KINK is reported as coming from 110 degrees at a speed of 12 knots, gusting to 18 knots. For more information, watch the “How to Read METARs” videos.
See lessWhich of the reporting stations have VFR weather?
KINK, KBOI, and KLAX. VFR (Visual Flight Rules) conditions occur when visibility is more than 5 SM and the ceiling is greater than 3,000 feet. Refer to the figure below to determine which station is VFR and IFR. Note that LAX is not IFR because SCT007 is not considered a ceiling (only overcasRead more
KINK, KBOI, and KLAX.
VFR (Visual Flight Rules) conditions occur when visibility is more than 5 SM and the ceiling is greater than 3,000 feet. Refer to the figure below to determine which station is VFR and IFR. Note that LAX is not IFR because SCT007 is not considered a ceiling (only overcast and broken layers are considered ceilings). For more information, watch the “How to Read METARs” videos.
See lessWhen requesting weather information for the following morning, a pilot should request
an outlook briefing.
an outlook briefing.
See lessTo update a previous weather briefing, a pilot should request
an abbreviated briefing. The Flight Service Station (FSS) provides three types of briefings: Outlook (for weather information more than 6 hours ahead), Standard (offering a comprehensive and detailed weather overview), and Abbreviated (a condensed version of the standard briefing).
an abbreviated briefing.
See lessThe Flight Service Station (FSS) provides three types of briefings: Outlook (for weather information more than 6 hours ahead), Standard (offering a comprehensive and detailed weather overview), and Abbreviated (a condensed version of the standard briefing).