quick METAR question
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quick METAR question
This happens when your mind blanks out once in a while...
EXXX 060920Z 00000KT 0100 R24/0250N FG OVC001 04/04 Q1023
runway 24, but what is the 250 N ?
vis 250 m to the north?
Where's the bag to put over my head??? :o :o :o
EXXX 060920Z 00000KT 0100 R24/0250N FG OVC001 04/04 Q1023
runway 24, but what is the 250 N ?
vis 250 m to the north?
Where's the bag to put over my head??? :o :o :o
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Almost there Squawk7777
R24/0250N =
Visibility for Runway 24 is 250meters. The letter 'N' that follows means that there is no tendancy to change. There are others:
D= Decreasing vis
U = Increasing vis
The vis could be appended as with the following:
P0250 = vis greater than 250m
M0250 = vis less than 250m
There can also be a mixture e.g:
0250V0500D
So vis varying between 250 and 500 meters but with a tendancy to decrease and so on...
Hope this helps
Bodie
R24/0250N =
Visibility for Runway 24 is 250meters. The letter 'N' that follows means that there is no tendancy to change. There are others:
D= Decreasing vis
U = Increasing vis
The vis could be appended as with the following:
P0250 = vis greater than 250m
M0250 = vis less than 250m
There can also be a mixture e.g:
0250V0500D
So vis varying between 250 and 500 meters but with a tendancy to decrease and so on...
Hope this helps
Bodie
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To decode the METAR's and TAF's you may get a hold of a Jeppesen Airway Manual. Look up the General Folder
Section Meteorology
Page 41 and 42
The codes for the letter behind the RVR Value (Runway Visual Range) are:
U=Upward
D=Downward
N=No distinct change
The codes for the letter before the RVR Value are:
P=Plus (simply more than)
M=Minus (simply less than)
In the text part you will also find the full explanation.
Have fun reading.
error_401
Section Meteorology
Page 41 and 42
The codes for the letter behind the RVR Value (Runway Visual Range) are:
U=Upward
D=Downward
N=No distinct change
The codes for the letter before the RVR Value are:
P=Plus (simply more than)
M=Minus (simply less than)
In the text part you will also find the full explanation.
Have fun reading.
error_401
