How do I read my METAR pilot?
The first two digits are the date, the 16th of the month, and the last four digits are the time of the METAR, which is always given in coordinated universal time (UTC), otherwise known as Zulu time. A “Z” is appended to the end of the time to denote that the time is given in Zulu time (UTC) as opposed to local time.
How do I read a METAR file in Australia?
A (very) brief introduction to the Australian version of METAR code
- YWLM = location code for Williamtown, NSW.
- SPECI = this is a report about special or significant weather conditions.
- 1100Z = time in UTC.
- 18016KT = Wind is from 180 degrees (south) averaging 16 knots.
- 9999 = visibility in metres, i.e. 9999 metres or 10km.
What is TAF pilot?
TAF stands for Terminal Aerodrome Forecast. It is a report released by large airports that summarizes the weather forecast for the area covered by five statute miles from the location of the airport. A TAF report is valid for 24 to 30-hour time periods and is typically updated four times a day.
How do you decode Metars and TAFs?
The first three digits are the true direction to the nearest 10 degrees from which the wind is blowing. The next two digits are the sustained speed. If gusts are present, the next two or three digits following the “G” are the “gust,” the maximum wind speed in the last ten minutes.
What is an Australian METAR map?
Australian METAR maps are handmade maps which show METAR weather information directly from the NAIPS pilot briefing service (Thanks to AvPlan) in an easy to understand and a strikingly beautiful way. As the weather happens, in real time.
How do you decode aerodrome weather and forecasts?
AIP GEN 3.5 Section 12 gives information on how how decode aerodrome weather and forecasts including TAF, TTF, METAR and SPECI. wind direction is rounded to the nearest 10 degrees and given in three figures relating to TRUE north; no significant weather.
Is there an aviation weather decode card available for use?
We have an aviation weather decode card available for download which you can use as a quick reference guide . There is also some excellent educational materials on the Bureau of Meteorology Aviation E-Help page. To get access to the registered users services use username: bomw0007 password: aviation.