HK ATIS-METAR?
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An ATIS is NOT a forecast. It is simply a report of actual conditions, and is not a legal "forecast"
A METAR is also a report of actual conditions, but by affixing trend (ie forecast) details such as TEMPO, BECMG, or NOSIG, it becomes a valid (and legal) forecast.
A METAR is also a report of actual conditions, but by affixing trend (ie forecast) details such as TEMPO, BECMG, or NOSIG, it becomes a valid (and legal) forecast.
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Thanks guys,
I appreciate the difference between the terms (posting after a red or two), but couldn't remember if HK affixed NOSIG on their ACARS ATIS, as Singapore does, (thus making WSSS's ATIS a valid 2 hour forecast).
Seems it doesn't.
Thanks
I appreciate the difference between the terms (posting after a red or two), but couldn't remember if HK affixed NOSIG on their ACARS ATIS, as Singapore does, (thus making WSSS's ATIS a valid 2 hour forecast).
Seems it doesn't.
Thanks