Practice question

What does the METAR wind string '27015G28KT' mean?

  1. Wind from 270 degrees magnetic at 15 knots, gusting to 28 knots
  2. Wind from 270 degrees true at 15 knots, gusting to 28 knots
  3. Wind blowing towards 270 degrees true at 15 to 28 knots
  4. Variable wind between 15 and 28 knots

Answer: B — Wind from 270 degrees true at 15 knots, gusting to 28 knots

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