Meteorology

AIRMET(AIRMET)

Definition

Airmen Meteorological Information advisory for weather hazards significant to light aircraft. Covers moderate turbulence, moderate icing, sustained surface winds above 30 knots, and IFR conditions.

Related Terms

SIGMET(SIGMET)

Significant Meteorological Information advisory issued for hazardous weather phe...

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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