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In a METAR, the group "A2992" represents what?

Choices

  • ✓ The altimeter setting of 29.92 inches of mercurycorrect

    The A prefix denotes the altimeter setting in inches of mercury; A2992 is 29.92.

  • The visibility in statute miles

    Visibility is reported separately and is not prefixed with A.

  • The temperature in Celsius

    Temperature and dewpoint appear as a slash-separated Celsius pair, not after an A.

  • The wind speed in knots

    Wind is coded as direction and speed early in the report, not with an A.

Why

In a METAR the altimeter setting is prefixed with the letter A and given in inches of mercury, so A2992 means 29.92 inHg.

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