Meteorology

Pilot Report(PIREP)

Definition

A weather observation made by a pilot during flight, reporting actual conditions encountered including turbulence, icing, cloud tops and bases, visibility, and precipitation. PIREPs are critical for other pilots.

Related Terms

METAR(METAR)

Meteorological Terminal Air Report, a standardized format for reporting current ...

Turbulence

Irregular atmospheric motion causing an aircraft to experience bumps, altitude c...

Icing

The accumulation of ice on aircraft surfaces when flying through visible moistur...

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