Metars And Tafs - Garmin Pilot User's Guide for iOS User Manual

METARS AND TAFS

METAR (METeorological Aerodrome Report) is an international code used for
reporting weather observations. METARs are updated hourly or as needed. METARs
typically contain information about the temperature, dew point, wind, precipitation,
cloud cover, cloud heights, visibility, and barometric pressure. They can also contain
information on precipitation amounts, lightning, and other critical data.
TAF (Terminal Area Forecast) is the standard format for 24-hour or 30-hour
forecasts. TAFs may contain some of the same code as METAR data. It typically
forecasts significant weather changes, temporary changes, probable changes, and
expected changes in weather conditions.
METAR and TAF data are displayed as raw and/or decoded text (METAR only).
Viewing METAR and TAF Information:
1) Create a Widget for METAR or TAF information on the Map Page. From any
page touch
2) Touch
3) Select 'Split Screen' and 'Widgets' for the Bottom View.
4) Touch 'Add Widget' Select METAR or TAF from the list of available Widgets.
METAR or TAF information for the Departure Airports is displayed. To view
METAR or TAF information along the route of flight drag the NavTrack.
Colored push-pins show the location for the corresponding METAR or TAF
report.
Or: On the Map page chose the 'Weather' overlay to view METAR derived
information.
AIRMETS
An AIRMET (AIRmen's METeorological Information) can be especially helpful for
pilots of light aircraft that have limited flight capability or instrumentation. An AIRMET
must affect or be forecast to affect an area of at least 3,000 square miles at any one
time. AIRMETs are routinely issued for six-hour periods and are amended as necessary
due to changing weather conditions. AIRMETs are displayed as colored, dashed lines.
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