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Revision 6 Feb/2009
KMD 550/850 FIS Addendum
Appendix A
Understanding Weather Reports
PK WND denotes peak wind.
200 indicates wind direction from 200°.
30/15 indicates a maximum instantaneous wind of 30 knots occurred
at 15 minutes past the hour.
12. Maintenance Indicator: $
$ designates that the sensor needs maintenance.
NOTE: When the maintenance indicator is shown, some of the data may
be inaccurate.
UNDERSTANDING TAFS
Refer to the numbers on the following diagram to find the appropriate
descriptions.
1. Type of Report: TAF
TAF indicates a Terminal Area Forecast. TAF AMD indicates an
amended forecast.
2. ICAO Station Identifier: KPIT
This is the airport for which the TAF pertains.
3. Date and Time of Issue: 091730Z
The 9th day of the month at 1730Zulu or UTC.
4. Date and Time Valid: 091818
The 9th day of the month, valid for 24 hours from 091800Z to
101800Z. An amended forecast (TAF AMD) will be valid for only the
time interval remaining, usually less than 24 hours.
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