IRFP-01
Metro Review
c.
Wind
(1) 22015G25KT—reported as the 3-digit true direction to the
nearest 10 degrees
NOTE: ATC towers, ATIS and airport advisory service
report wind as magnetic.
(2) 22015G25KT—the 2- or 3-digit speed
(3) 22015G25KT—if the wind is gusting
(4) 22015G25KT—2- or 3-digit maximum speed and units
NOTE: 00000KT—calm winds.
(5) 22015KT 180V260—wind direction varies 60 degrees or
more, and wind is greater than 6 kts
(6) VRB—wind direction is variable, and speed is less than or
equal to 6 kts
(7) RMK—peak wind is one element reported in the remarks
section whenever the maximum instantaneous speed is
greater than 25 kts. 22030/15 means a maximum
instantaneous wind of 30 kts occurred 15 minutes past the
hour from 220 degrees. PK WND 22030/15
d. Visibility
(1) 3/4SM—3/4 statute mile visibility. Miles and fractions are
also reported (e.g., 2 3/4SM for 2 and 3/4 sm visibility)
(2) R28R/2600FT—Runway Visual Range (RVR). Signifies
that the runway visual range for runway 28 Right is 2,600
ft. The format is R(XXX) Runway Designator including
(L)eft (C)enter or (R)ight/(XXXX) 4-digit visibility in ft
(3) Some coding pilots may also see for RVR include:
(a) M—indicates that RVR is less than lowest reportable
sensor value (e.g., M0600FT)
(b) P—indicates RVR greater than highest reportable
sensor value (e.g., P6000FT)
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