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Meteorologymedium#159

In a METAR, wind reported as 24015G27KT means:

A

Wind 240° magnetic at 15 kt, gusting 27 kt

B

Wind 240° true at 15 kt, gusting 27 kt

Correct
C

Wind variable at 15-27 kt

D

Wind 240° at 27 kt, minimum 15 kt

Explanation

METAR winds are reported in degrees true (not magnetic), so 24015G27KT means wind from 240° true at 15 knots, gusting to 27 knots.

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