Information Page - Garmin G1000 Manual

Displaying METAR and TAF on the Airport

Information Page

METAR and TAF text is displayed on the Airport In-
formation Page when the WX softkey is pressed. Once
the WX softkey is pressed the page title changes from
'WPT - Airport Information' to 'WPT - Weather Infor-
mation'. The METAR data is first displayed in a decoded
fashion, then the raw text is displayed. TAF information
is only displayed in its raw form.
NOTE: METAR is the Aviation Routine Weather
Report, generally standard around the world.
Temperatures are given in Celsius. The atmo-
spheric pressure is reported in hecto pascals
everywhere but the US where it is reported in
inches of mercury. Standard temperature and
atmospheric pressure are 59° F (15°C) and 29.92
in. Hg (1013.2 hPa).
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NOTE: TAF is an airport forecast, generally stan-
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dard around the world. TAF forecasts significant
weather changes, temporary changes, probable
changes and expected changes in weather condi-
tions.
To display METAR and TAF text on the Air-
port Information Page:
1. Turn the large FMS knob to select the WPT Page
Group.
Turn the small FMS knob to select the Airport
2.
Information Page.
3. Press the WX softkey to display METAR and TAF
text (METAR and TAF information is updated
every 12 minutes).
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