METAR (METAR)
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Definition
Aviation Routine Weather Report — a standardized format for reporting current weather conditions
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Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS)
A continuous broadcast of recorded airport information including weather, runways, and NOTAMs
Ceiling
The height of the lowest layer of clouds covering more than half the sky
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
The primary time standard for regulating clocks and aviation worldwide (also called Zulu time)
Pilot Report (PIREP)
An in-flight weather report provided by a pilot describing actual conditions encountered
QNH (QNH)
The atmospheric pressure adjusted to mean sea level, used for altimeter setting
Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
A weather forecast for the area around an airport, typically covering a 24-30 hour period
Visibility (VIS)
The greatest distance at which prominent objects can be identified with the unaided eye