Meteorology

Special Aerodrome Report

An unscheduled aerodrome weather report issued when significant meteorological changes occur between routine METARs.

Quick answer: An unscheduled aerodrome weather report issued when significant meteorological changes occur between routine METARs.

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An unscheduled aerodrome weather report issued when significant meteorological changes occur between routine METARs.

Why it matters

Special Aerodrome Report 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 Special Aerodrome Report?

In this glossary, Special Aerodrome Report refers to: An unscheduled aerodrome weather report issued when significant meteorological changes occur between routine METARs.

How is Special Aerodrome Report used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tower: SPECI issued for increasing wind gusts and sudden visibility drop on runway 27."

Why does Special Aerodrome Report matter in aviation?

Special Aerodrome Report 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 Special Aerodrome Report?

Special Aerodrome Report is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Special Aerodrome Report belong to?

In this glossary, Special Aerodrome Report 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

An unscheduled aerodrome weather report issued when significant meteorological changes occur between routine METARs.

Operational example

Tower: SPECI issued for increasing wind gusts and sudden visibility drop on runway 27.

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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