metar

[US]/ˈmɛtɑːr/
[UK]/ˈmɛtɑːr/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

abbr.aviation routine weather report issued by airports, providing current meteorological conditions
Word Forms
Pluralmetars

Example Sentences

the pilot requested the latest metar report for chicago o'hare international airport.

air traffic controllers regularly broadcast metar information to incoming aircraft.

modern flight management systems can automatically decode metar data for pilots.

the metar format provides standardized weather observations from thousands of stations worldwide.

before departure, the crew studied the metar conditions at their destination.

the aviation meteorological office issues updated metar bulletins every hour.

strong wind shear reported in the latest metar prompted diversions at several airports.

the automated metar station failed to record the sudden drop in visibility during the fog.

flight dispatchers analyze metar data to determine the safest routes for each flight.

the metar code uses specific numbers and letters to indicate wind speed and direction.

meteorologists study metar sequences to predict changes in weather conditions.

the training manual includes comprehensive examples of decoding metar formats.

low ceiling reported in the metar indicated ifr conditions at the regional airport.

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