Aviation

METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report)

Definition:

Routinely-issued aerodrome weather report consumed by pilots, ATC and airport operations. Wind, visibility, ceiling, temperature, pressure, weather phenomena.

Context & Usage

IROPS handling decisions reference METAR thresholds (e.g., RVR < 350 m triggers low-visibility procedures).

Examples

METAR VABB
METAR VAAH

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METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report)

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METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report)

Context & Usage

Examples

Related Terms

More Aviation Terms

Where you’ll use “METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report)” at work

Training programmes

Career & salary guides

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