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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