Pilot Weather Reports (PIREPs)

Pilot Weather Reports, known as PIREPs, are real-time reports submitted by pilots during flight to inform other pilots and air traffic controllers about actual weather conditions encountered, such as turbulence, icing, or cloud forms. These reports help improve safety and weather awareness across the aviation community by providing on-the-spot, firsthand information that might not be visible through standard forecasts or instruments. PIREPs contribute to better route planning, weather prediction, and hazard avoidance, ensuring safer and more efficient flight operations.