METAR and TAF decoding for Part 107
Updated 2026-10-16. Independent guide, not affiliated with the FAA.
Sample: METAR KAAA 111753Z 24012G20KT 3SM -RA BR BKN008 OVC015 12/11 A2992
- 111753Z: 11th day, 1753 UTC.
- 24012G20KT: wind from 240 true at 12 knots, gusts 20.
- 3SM: visibility 3 statute miles (part 107 minimum).
- -RA BR: light rain, mist.
- BKN008: broken at 800 ft AGL, the ceiling.
- 12/11: temperature/dew point in C; a small spread means fog risk.
- A2992: altimeter 29.92 inHg.
Part 107 requires 500 ft below clouds, so with an 800 ft ceiling the highest legal altitude is 300 ft AGL.
TAF basics
- FM1600: from 1600 UTC.
- TEMPO: temporary fluctuations.
- PROB30: 30% probability.
- P6SM: more than 6 SM.
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