Meteorology

Significant Meteorological Information

A weather advisory issued by a Meteorological Watch Office concerning significant en‑route weather hazards affecting flight safety.

Quick answer: A weather advisory issued by a Meteorological Watch Office concerning significant en‑route weather hazards affecting flight safety.

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A weather advisory issued by a Meteorological Watch Office concerning significant en‑route weather hazards affecting flight safety.

Why it matters

Significant Meteorological Information matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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What is Significant Meteorological Information?

In this glossary, Significant Meteorological Information refers to: A weather advisory issued by a Meteorological Watch Office concerning significant en‑route weather hazards affecting flight safety.

How is Significant Meteorological Information used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "ATC: SIGMET 12 issued for severe turbulence between FL200 and FL360 in sector NORDIC‑ACC."

Why does Significant Meteorological Information matter in aviation?

Significant Meteorological Information matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Significant Meteorological Information?

Significant Meteorological Information is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Significant Meteorological Information belong to?

In this glossary, Significant Meteorological Information is grouped under Meteorology. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

A weather advisory issued by a Meteorological Watch Office concerning significant en‑route weather hazards affecting flight safety.

Operational example

ATC: SIGMET 12 issued for severe turbulence between FL200 and FL360 in sector NORDIC‑ACC.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Meteorology

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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