Aviation Routine Weather Report
What is aviation routine weather report?
An Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR) is an observation of current surface weather conditions reported in a standardized international format. It gives you a snapshot of what's happening at an airport right now—things like wind, visibility, sky condition, temperature, and altimeter setting. Think of it as the "what's the weather doing this moment" report, as opposed to a forecast of what's coming.
Also known as: METAR, Aviation Routine Weather Report
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