What Is METAR in Aviation?
METAR defined for aviation professionals, with its operational or commercial use, document context and related terminology.
Meaning in Professional Aviation
A METAR is a standardized aviation routine weather report describing observed conditions at an aerodrome.
Aviation Glossary
Term: METAR
Category: Aviation Regulation & Traffic Rights
Operational Use
It normally includes wind, visibility, weather, cloud, temperature, dew point and pressure information used for dispatch and flight operations.
Regulatory Context
METAR sits within the regulatory framework governing international operations, airspace, border formalities, weather information or commercial traffic rights. Requirements can differ by state and by type of operation.
What Operators Need to Check
Verify the responsible authority, lead time, current validity, required documents and whether a separate airport, customs, immigration, slot or traffic-right approval is also needed.
Related Aviation Topics
Related ACMI World coverage includes international charter compliance, international private jet planning, diplomatic flight clearance, military airport access rules and DGCA wet-lease rules in India.
It normally includes wind, visibility, weather, cloud, temperature, dew point and pressure information used for dispatch and flight operations.
METAR FAQ
What does METAR mean in aviation?
A METAR is a standardized aviation routine weather report describing observed conditions at an aerodrome.
Why does METAR matter?
It normally includes wind, visibility, weather, cloud, temperature, dew point and pressure information used for dispatch and flight operations.
Where would an aviation professional encounter METAR?
It is commonly encountered in aviation regulation & traffic rights documents, procedures, calculations or operating discussions where the underlying technical or commercial issue is relevant.
Is the requirement identical in every country?
No. International standards influence aviation regulation, but permits, filings, operating approvals and enforcement remain jurisdiction-specific.