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In '... 27012G22KT ...', what does the 'G22' portion mean?
- A.Gusts to 22 knots
- B.Ground visibility is 22 miles
- C.Wind from 220 degrees on the ground
Correct answer
A. Gusts to 22 knots
Why
A G in the wind group introduces the gust speed, which is higher than the sustained wind. In this example the sustained wind is 12 knots with gusts to 22 knots.
Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 3 · ACS knowledge area: Aviation Weather Sources and Effects · From the Aviation Weather practice bank (WEA-003).