METAR TAF Weather Reports. Aviation weather. Pilot handbook

Weather reports are a fundamental part of the pillars of operational safety. They are part of daily flight activities and are used by pilots, flight dispatchers, air traffic controllers, and personnel involved in aviation operations.

Understanding weather reports and being able to decode their information is essential for successful aviation operations. A misunderstanding of the information provided by these reports could lead to a series of unfortunate events affecting operations, and even result in a serious accident.

The goal of this work is to help you thoroughly understand the main weather reports used daily by pilots, air traffic controllers, flight dispatchers, and all professional personnel involved in operations.

Reports such as METAR, TAF, and satellite images are used daily in every flight to interpret current weather conditions and forecast upcoming weather conditions. As an aviation professional, you will be able to decode these reports by the end of this work.