METAR 1.2.0

METAR is an aviation routine weather report that provides essential information about meteorological conditions at an airport or weather station.

METAR reports are typically generated every hour, but they can be updated more frequently if there are significant changes in weather conditions.

A METAR report follows a standardized format that includes information such as wind speed, visibility, weather phenomena, sky condition, temperature, dew point, and altimeter setting.

You can find information about the current weather conditions, including wind direction and speed, temperature, visibility, cloud cover, and any significant weather phenomena.

METAR reports are crucial for pilots as they provide real-time information about the weather at an airport, which helps in flight planning and decision-making.

Reading a METAR involves decoding its standardized components; for example, 'METAR KATL 151753Z 15010KT 10SM FEW020 SCT050' translates to a report from Atlanta Airport on the 15th day at 1753Z with winds from 150° at 10 knots, visibility of 10 statute miles, few clouds at 2000 feet, and scattered clouds at 5000 feet.

METAR reports can be accessed through aviation weather websites, apps, and services provided by national meteorological organizations and airports.

METAR provides current weather observations while TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast) provides weather forecasts for airports over a specified time frame.

Yes, METAR reports can indicate severe weather conditions such as thunderstorms, heavy rain, or visibility issues which are critical for flight safety.

METAR reports are generated by authorized weather stations which can be government agencies or private companies specializing in aviation meteorology.