METAR

A METAR is a weather report for aviation, issued regularly to provide pilots and airlines with current conditions at specific airports. It includes information such as temperature, windspeed and direction, visibility, cloud cover, and any significant weather like rain or snow. This report helps pilots assess whether the weather is suitable for takeoff, landing, or flight. METARs are concise, standardized, and updated typically every hour to ensure accurate and timely weather information, playing a critical role in flight safety and planning.