CFC Meteorological Briefing & Interpretation 2

Question 1

In a METAR, the group '27015G28KT' means the wind is from 270° at 15 knots with gusts to:

Accepted Answer

28 knots

Answer

The 'G' in a METAR wind group stands for gusts, so G28KT means gusts to 28 knots.

Question 2

A TAF contains the group 'BECMG 1416 SCT020'. This means conditions are expected to:

Accepted Answer

Gradually change to scattered clouds at 2,000 ft between 1400 and 1600Z

Answer

BECMG indicates a gradual, permanent change expected to occur within the specified time window.

Question 3

A METAR reports 'VCTS' in the weather group. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

Thunderstorm in the vicinity (5–10 SM from the airport)

Answer

VC (vicinity) indicates phenomena occurring 5–10 SM from the airport, and TS is thunderstorm.

Question 4

What ceiling value separates Marginal VFR (MVFR) from IFR conditions according to standard flight weather categories?

Accepted Answer

Below 1,000 ft AGL

Answer

IFR conditions are defined as ceilings below 1,000 ft AGL and/or visibility below 3 SM.

Question 5

A TAF amendment is issued when observed or forecast conditions differ significantly from the existing TAF. What designator is used to identify an amended TAF?

Accepted Answer

TAF AMD

Answer

TAF AMD (amendment) is issued when significant changes occur that were not captured in the original or corrected TAF.

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