Quiz: Reading Pilot Weather Reports

Aviation weather reports are simply conditions in the atmosphere that are observed at a specific time. These reports create a snapshot for pilots to understand what weather to expect during takeoff, cruise, and landing.

Knowing how to find, read, and interpret the multiple sources of weather information is crucial to the safety and success of every flight. Use this quiz to test your pilot weather report understanding.

1. Which of the reporting stations have below VFR weather?

KJFK and KMDW

KINK

KLAX and KBOI

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2. The base and tops of the overcast layer reported by a pilot are

1,300 feet MSL and 2,500 feet MSL.

2,500 feet MSL and 5,500 feet MSL.

5,500 feet AGL and 7,200 feet MSL.

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3. Absence of the sky condition and visibility on an ATIS broadcast indicates that

the ceiling is at least 5,000 feet and visibility is 5 miles or more.

the sky condition is clear and visibility is unrestricted.

weather conditions are at or above VFR minimums.

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4. What are the wind conditions at Wink, Texas (KINK)?

110° at 12 knots, gusts 18 knots.

111° at 2 knots, gusts 18 knots.

Calm.

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6. For aviation purposes, ceiling is defined as the height above the Earth's surface of the

lowest broken or overcast layer or vertical visibility into an obscuration.

lowest layer of clouds reported as scattered, broken, or thin.

lowest reported obscuration and the highest layer of clouds reported as overcast.

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5. According to this PIREP, if the terrain elevation is 1,295 feet MSL, what is the height above ground level of the base of the ceiling?

1,295 feet AGL.

6,586 feet AGL.

505 feet AGL.

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7. In the METAR for KLAX, what does 'BR' stand for?

Becoming rain

Fog

Mist

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8. What is the status of the front that extends from Nebraska through the upper peninsula of Michigan?

Stationary

Warm

Cold

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Having a childhood dream of aviation, Chris first became an Aviation Explorer, motivating him to earn his private pilot's license as a teenager.During his four years at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University he earned his commercial, multi-engine certificate with an instrument rating.While experimenting in seaplanes, gliders, and a variety of other personal aircraft, Chris developed a passion for general aviation and shares that passion as he develops aviation training apps and content for Sporty's Pilot Shop.

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