Chapter 5: Weather and Environmental Factors
Using the information provided below, construct a METAR report for the given airport. Include all the necessary components and use the correct format.
Airport: KJFK (John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York)
Date and Time: 15th day of the month, 13:30 UTC
Wind Direction and Speed: 180 degrees at 12 knots
Visibility: 5 statute miles
Present Weather: Light rain showers
Cloud Cover: Few clouds at 2,000 feet AGL, broken clouds at 4,000 feet AGL
Temperature: 15°C (59°F)
Dew Point: 12°C (54°F)
Barometric Pressure: 29.92 inHg
Remarks: Sea-level pressure is 1013.2 hPa
Key:
- Station identifier
- Date and time (15th day of the month, 13:30 UTC)
- Wind direction and speed (180 degrees at 12 knots)
- Visibility (5 statute miles)
- Present weather (light rain showers)
- Cloud cover
- Temperature and dew point (15°C/12°C)
- Barometric pressure (29.92 inHg)
- Remarks section
- Sea-level pressure (1013.2 hPa)
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