METAR Decoder

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Fetches the latest real-world METAR from the Aviation Weather Center, then decodes it below.

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TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast)The TAF is the aerodrome forecast valid for the coming hours — populated automatically from a live lookup.

Decoded METAR

EGLLStation

Aerodrome EGLL

191420ZTime

Observed on the 19th at 14:20 UTC

24012KTWind

Wind from 240° true at 12 knots

9999Visibility

Visibility 10 km or more

FEW035Cloud

few (1–2 oktas) at 3,500 ft

SCT048Cloud

scattered (3–4 oktas) at 4,800 ft

18/11Temp / dew point

Temperature 18°C, dew point 11°C

Q1018Pressure

QNH 1018 hPa

NOSIGTrend

No significant change expected

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