Title: Interpret information on a METAR/SPECI report.
Course: Aircraft Pilot Training II (20053-II) > Section: Accessing Aviation Weather Services

Interpretation should include the following:

- Surface aviation weather observations (METARs) are a compilation of weather elements of the current weather at ground stations across the United States.
- A special METAR (SPECI) can be issued at any time between routine METAR reports.
- A network made up of government-run facilities and privately contracted facilities provides up-to-date weather information.

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Process/Skill Questions:

- What is METAR?
- Who provides the information on a METAR/SPECI report?