METAR Decoder 2.0

Decode Any METAR in Plain English

Paste a raw METAR and get a clean breakdown — wind, visibility, weather, clouds, temperature, dewpoint, altimeter — plus a quick Part 107 go / caution / no-go read so you know what the numbers mean for your flight.

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Part 107 reminder: you need at least 3 SM visibility, 500 ft below / 2,000 ft horizontal from clouds, and you must stay under 400 ft AGL. This read is a study aid — always confirm with an official briefing before you fly.

What each part means

METAR piece	Example	Plain English
Station & time	`KJFK 031751Z`	JFK, on the 3rd at 1751 Zulu (UTC).
Wind	`18012G20KT`	From 180° at 12 knots, gusting 20.
Visibility	`10SM`	10 statute miles.
Weather	`+TSRA`	Heavy thunderstorm with rain.
Sky	`BKN015`	Broken ceiling at 1,500 ft AGL.
Temp/Dew	`28/19`	28°C temp, 19°C dewpoint.
Altimeter	`A2992`	29.92 inHg.

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