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METAR Decoding

What wind condition is reported by '00000KT' in a METAR?

  • A.Wind from the north at zero degrees
  • B.Variable wind below 3 knots
  • C.Calm wind
Correct answer

C. Calm wind

Why

Five zeros in the wind group are the standard code for calm conditions. It means no measurable wind was observed at the time of the report.

Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 3 · ACS knowledge area: Aviation Weather Sources and Effects · From the Aviation Weather practice bank (WEA-004).

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