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METAR/TAF Weather abbreviations

Weather qualifiers and weather phenomena abbreviations.

Weather qualifiers and weather phenomena abbreviations.

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This flashcard set covers advanced meteorological abbreviations used in aviation weather reports, focusing on METAR and TAF codes. It delves into cloud coverage (oktas, CB, TCu), visibility conditions (visibility, dust, sand), and weather phenomena (hail, pellet, funnel). The set also includes temperature readings (12°C, minus, temp) and time notations (zulu). Ideal for pilots, meteorologists, or aviation enthusiasts, it provides essential knowledge for interpreting weather reports accurately.
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DU

Widespread dust

SA

Sand

HZ

Haze (visibility greater than 1000m but smaller than 5000m)

PO

Dust/sand whirls

SQ

Squalls

FC

Funnel clouds (tornado or waterspout)

SS

Sandstorm

DS

Duststorm

1-2 oktas

Few

Few

1-2 oktas

3-4 oktas

Scattered SCT

SCT

3-4 oktas

BKN

5-7 oktas (Broken)

5-7 Oktas

BKN

OVC

Overcast (8 oktas)

8 oktas

OVC

NSC

No clouds (CB or TCU) below 5000ft or MSA

NCD

No clouds detected

CAVOK requierements

Visibility: 9999

NSC

No CB or TCu anywhere

No significant weather

WS

Windshear

NOSIG

No significant changes expected

BECMG

Becoming

TEMPO

Temporary

FM

From

TL

Until

AT

at

TX12/0113Z

Max temp 12°C on the 01st at 1300 Zulu

TNM12/0201

Min Temp minus 12°C on the 2nd at 0100 Zulu

PROB30

Probability 30%

VRB

Variable

R28L/0300 U D N

RVR for Rnwy 28 left: 300m plus minus neutral

Requirements for RVR

RVR  smaller than 1500m

Visibility smaller than 1500m

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