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What Is a SPECI Message and How to Read It in Aviation Weather

A SPECI alerts users to a significant, recent weather change at an airport. Learn how it differs from METAR and TAF reports and how to read its main groups.

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What is a SIGMET and How It Is Used in Aviation

Learn how SIGMETs protect flights across Latin America by warning of hazardous weather conditions.

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What is METAR and How Do Pilots Read the Weather?

More than just a forecast, METAR is the universal language of air safety. Discover how this coded weather 'snapshot' dictates takeoff and landing operations worldwide, and learn to interpret its critical data: from wind speed to barometric pressure.

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