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Refer to Figure 12. In the KJFK report (SPECI KJFK 121853Z 18004KT 1/2SM FG R04/2200 OVC005 20/18 A3006), what are the wind and visibility?

Choices

  • ✓ Wind from 180° true at 4 knots; visibility 1/2 statute mile in fogcorrect

    18004KT is 180° at 4 knots (winds in a METAR are true), and 1/2SM FG is one-half statute mile in fog.

  • Wind from 040° at 22 knots; visibility 5 statute miles

    R04/2200 is the runway 04 visual range (2,200 ft), not the wind or prevailing visibility.

  • Wind from 180° magnetic at 4 knots; visibility 2 statute miles

    METAR winds are referenced to true north, and the visibility is 1/2SM, not 2SM.

  • Wind calm; visibility unrestricted

    The report clearly shows 4 knots of wind and only 1/2 mile visibility in fog.

Why

Reading the KJFK METAR: 18004KT is wind from 180 degrees true at 4 knots; 1/2SM FG is one-half statute mile visibility in fog. R04/2200 is runway visual range, and A3006 is the altimeter.

FAA source: FAA-H-8083-28 (METAR)browse the reference library →

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Refer to Figure 12. In the KJFK report (SPECI KJFK 121853Z 18004KT 1/… · PPL Free Ground School