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METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report)
A routine aviation weather report issued at hourly or half-hourly intervals. It describes the current weather.
- Format: EGLL 121650Z 24010KT 9999 FEW020 18/11 Q1012
- Keys: ICAO, Time (Z), Wind, Visibility, Clouds, Temp/Dew, Pressure (QNH).
TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast)
Weather forecast for an airport area, usually valid for 24 or 30 hours.
- Important Codes:
- BECMG: Gradual change.
- TEMPO: Temporary change (<1 hour).
- PROB30: 30% Probability.
Common Codes
CAVOK: Ceiling & Vis OK.
NSC: No Sig Clouds.
NOSIG: No Sig Change.
VRB: Variable Wind.