Lesson 3: Reading Weather maps
Learning Activities

In these activities you will learn how to decode the station mode, the METAR and the upper air weather map.


Activity 1: Station Model

Learn to decode the surface station model, which is often used to depict current weather conditions.

 

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Activity 2: METAR

The METAR is a routine aviation weather report of surface conditions. A typical METAR may contains separate elements. Learn how to decode the METAR.

 

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Activity 3: Upper Air Map

Upper air maps are important in planning a flight. Know that the relationship between winds and the height fields.

 

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Activity 4: Weather Sources

This page lists some weather resources that you might find useful.

 

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