PIREPs

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Pilot Weather Reports

Reports given by pilots to aircraft traffic control or flight service of actual/current flight weather conditions.

Interpreting a PIREP

UA or UUA used to identify the PIREP as routine (UA) or urgent (UUA).
/OV location of the PIREP
/TM time the PIREP was received from the pilot
/FL flight level or altitude above sea level at the time the PIREP is filed
/TP aircraft type

Optional info to be reported and displayed:

/SK sky cover
/TA temperature
/WV wind velocity
/TB turbulence
/IC icing
/RM remarks

How to Read PIREPs

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