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Aviation Weather: Airport METAR & TAF Decoding and Analysis
1 students
Last updated 12/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Understand the basic concepts of aviation meteorology
  • Use multiple techniques to determine crosswind, headwind, and tailwind components
  • Analyze and decode METARs weather reports from both international and North American stations
  • Understand how to interpret and decode SPECI reports used in aviation meteorology
  • Analyze and decode TAFs weather forecasts from both international and North American stations
  • Understand all standard reporting terms used in TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast) reports
  • Learn how to interpret Runway Condition Reports (RCR) and assess their impact on aircraft performance
  • Learn to decode and apply information from FICON and SNOWTAM reports in the context of flight safety
  • Assess the suitability of the most appropriate airports to determine if they are acceptable as destination and alternate
  • Evaluate a real flight scenario and provide a meteorological interpretation of the conditions encountered

Course content

5 sections15 lectures2h 12m total length
  • Wind - Part 18:40
  • Wind - Part 27:35
  • Visibility and RVR - Part 16:30
  • Visibility and RVR - Part 28:09
  • Clouds13:45
  • Temperature /Dew Point and Barometric Pressure - Part 14:17
  • Temperature /Dew Point and Barometric Pressure - Part 210:58
  • Quiz

Requirements

  • Mandatory: None. Basic knowledge of mathematics and physics is recommended

Description

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of aviation meteorology and its practical application to flight operations. Designed for pilots, aviation enthusiasts, and industry professionals, it equips learners with the knowledge and skills needed to interpret weather information accurately and make informed operational decisions.

Throughout the course, students will learn essential meteorological concepts, including wind, visibility, cloud formations, precipitation, and temperature effects on aircraft performance. The program focuses on decoding METARs and TAFs, enabling participants to translate raw aviation weather data into actionable insights for flight planning and safety.

A significant emphasis is placed on understanding how weather conditions can impact all phases of flight—from takeoff and climb, through en-route operations, to approach and landing. Learners will analyze real-world case studies, assessing the effects of wind, visibility, runway conditions, and adverse weather phenomena on operational decision-making.

By the end of the course, students will not only be able to interpret aviation weather reports with confidence but also apply this knowledge to evaluate aerodrome safety, anticipate potential hazards, and optimize flight planning. With a combination of theoretical knowledge, practical exercises, and scenario-based analysis, this course bridges the gap between academic learning and real-world operational experience, providing a solid foundation for safe and efficient flight operations.

Who this course is for:

  • Aviation enthusiasts who want to understand aviation weather
  • Professional pilots seeking to refresh or deepen their meteorological knowledge
  • Air traffic controllers aiming to better understand weather reports and forecasts
  • Flight dispatchers responsible for flight planning and weather analysis
  • Aviation meteorologists in training or early career stages
  • Aviation maintenance personnel
  • Flight instructors teaching meteorology and flight planning
  • Airline operations staff involved in safety and risk management
  • Aviation safety inspectors and regulators focusing on operational weather conditions
  • Anyone in the aviation industry seeking to improve their understanding of aviation meteorology