Decoding Aviation Weather: Master METAR, TAF, SIGMET & More
Decoding Aviation Weather: Master METAR, TAF, SIGMET & More
Last updated 7/2025
Duration: 42m | .MP4 1280x720 30 fps(r) | AAC, 44100 Hz, 2ch | 1.94 GB
Genre: eLearning | Language: English
Last updated 7/2025
Duration: 42m | .MP4 1280x720 30 fps(r) | AAC, 44100 Hz, 2ch | 1.94 GB
Genre: eLearning | Language: English
Learn how to read and interpret key weather bulletins such as METARs, TAFs, SNOWTAMs, ASHTAMs, SIGMETs, and PIREPs.
What you'll learn
- Understand the structure and content of METAR & TAF to correctly interpret airport weather conditions
- Analyze SNOWTAM, ASHTAM and SIGMET to assess operational impacts related to snow, volcanic ash, and significant weather phenomena
- Read and understand PIREP to integrate weather information reported directly by pilots
- Apply knowledge of aeronautical bulletins in the planning and operational management of civil and commercial flights
Requirements
- Basic understanding of aviation English terminology
- Familiarity with fundamental flight concepts (e.g., altitude, visibility, wind, pressure)
- Interest in aviation weather and flight operations
- Don't worry if you lack any knowledge listed above, it will be discussed in the course!
Description
In the world of aviation, weather is a critical factor that directly influences safety, flight planning, and operational decisions. This course is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and practical skills to confidently read and interpret the most commonly used aeronautical weather bulletins:METARs, TAFs, SIGMETs, SNOWTAMs, ASHTAMs,andPIREPs.
Through clear explanations, real-world examples, and structured learning modules, you will gain a solid understanding of how to decode METAR and TAF messages to assess current and forecasted weather conditions at airports. You will also learn how to interpret SIGMETs for identifying hazardous weather conditions such as turbulence, icing, and thunderstorms that may affect flight safety. The course also covers SNOWTAMs and ASHTAMs—two specialized bulletins used to report snow contamination and volcanic ash activity that can significantly impact airport operations and airspace safety.
Additionally, we will explore PIREPs (Pilot Reports), a valuable source of real-time weather information reported directly from the cockpit. Understanding how to integrate these reports with official forecasts gives you a complete picture of actual weather conditions in the sky.
Whether you're a student pilot, dispatcher, aviation enthusiast, or industry professional, this course will sharpen your meteorological literacy and prepare you to make informed, safety-first decisions in any aviation context.
Who this course is for:
- This course is designed to give aviation professionals, students, and enthusiasts the practical skills to read and interpret essential aeronautical weather bulletins such as METARs, TAFs, SIGMETs, SNOWTAMs, ASHTAMs, and PIREPs. By the end of the course, you'll be able to confidently decode these reports and apply the information to real-world flight operations and planning scenarios.
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