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METARcurrent TAFforecast
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| CAVOK | Ceiling and visibility OK |
| FEW | Few clouds |
| SCT | Scattered clouds |
| BKN | Broken clouds |
| OVC | Overcast clouds |
| RA / SN | Rain / Snow |
| BR / FG | Mist / Fog |
| TEMPO | Temporary change |
| BECMG | Becoming / gradual change |
| VRB | Variable wind |
| QNH | Altimeter setting (hPa) |
| Freq | Use |
|---|---|
| 121.500 MHz | Civil guard |
| 243.000 MHz | Military guard |
| Cat | Ceiling | Visibility |
|---|---|---|
| VFR | ≥ 3000 ft | ≥ 5 SM |
| MVFR | 1000–2999 ft | 3–5 SM |
| IFR | 500–999 ft | 1–<3 SM |
| LIFR | < 500 ft | < 1 SM |