Practice question
What are the standard wind reporting criteria provided by an air traffic controller to pilots prior to takeoff or landing?
- Wind direction in degrees magnetic and wind speed in knots, averaged over a 2-minute period.
- Wind direction in degrees true and wind speed in knots, averaged over a 10-minute period.
- Wind direction in degrees magnetic and wind speed in kilometers per hour, averaged over a 30-second period.
- Wind direction in degrees true and wind speed in knots, representing the instantaneous peak gust.
Answer: A — Wind direction in degrees magnetic and wind speed in knots, averaged over a 2-minute period.
The correct answer is shown above. Try the full quiz for additional practice.
Practice more: KCAA ATC Practice Questions - KCAA Air Traffic Controller Theoretical Knowledge Examination (Kenya) Exam →