AVIATION DECODER & REFERENCE

Decode aviation weather, reports and codes

Enter a METAR, TAF, NOTAM, aviation weather code or squawk code for a clear, structured explanation.

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DECODERS

Common aviation reports and codes

Decode operational aviation information while keeping the original report visible for reference.

METAR

METAR Decoder

Decode wind, visibility, weather, clouds, temperature, pressure, runway visual range and trend information.

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TAF

TAF Decoder

Read terminal aerodrome forecasts as structured forecast periods, change groups and probability groups.

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SIGMET

SIGMET Decoder

Decode significant meteorological advisories, including U.S. and selected international formats.

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AIRMET

AIRMET Decoder

Decode Alaska and Hawaii text AIRMETs for turbulence, icing, IFR and related hazards.

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PIREP

PIREP Decoder

Read UA and UUA pilot reports including position, altitude, weather, clouds, turbulence, icing and wind.

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AIREP

AIREP Decoder

Decode ARP and ARS aircraft reports into position, flight level, temperature, wind and turbulence.

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CWA

Center Weather Advisory Decoder

Decode FAA Center Weather Advisories including validity, affected area, movement, cloud tops, gusts and hail.

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TCA

Tropical Cyclone Advisory Decoder

Read cyclone position, movement, central pressure, maximum wind and forecast positions.

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VAA

Volcanic Ash Advisory Decoder

Decode volcanic ash advisories including volcano, VAAC, ash height, movement and forecast ash-cloud details.

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NOTAM

NOTAM Decoder

Decode U.S. domestic and structured international NOTAMs, including Q-codes, validity and operational details.

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SWX

Space Weather Advisory Decoder

Read GNSS, HF COM, SATCOM and radiation space weather advisories and forecast periods.

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FB

Winds Aloft Decoder

Decode FAA and NWS winds and temperatures aloft forecast groups into wind direction, speed and temperature.

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WX

Aviation Weather Codes

Look up WMO aviation weather and cloud code meanings such as CAVOK, BKN, SHRA, TSRA, BR and FG.

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SSR

Squawk Code Decoder

Check FAA transponder codes including 7500, 7600, 7700 and other documented special-purpose codes.

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BUILT FOR CLARITY

Raw aviation data stays visible

AviationDecoder separates reported values from calculated information and explanatory reference content. Unsupported groups are identified rather than silently guessed.

The goal is a fast aviation utility for pilots, dispatchers, students, enthusiasts and anyone who needs to understand coded aviation information.