Aviation weather observation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003748",
  "term": "Aviation weather observation",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A standardized report of meteorological conditions at an aerodrome, designed to provide pilots and air traffic control with current weather information for safe flight operations. It includes details on wind, visibility, runway visual range, present weather, cloud cover, temperature, dew point, and altimeter setting. These observations are typically updated hourly or more frequently if conditions change rapidly.",
  "synonyms": [
    "airways observation"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "synoptic weather observation"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/aviation-weather-observation/"
}