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PA.I.C.K2aFAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Knowledge

a. Airport Observations (METAR and SPECI) and Pilot Observations (PIREP)

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a. Airport Observations (METAR and SPECI) and Pilot Observations (PIREP)

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METAR and SPECI are airport observations; a PIREP reports conditions encountered by an aircraft.

FAA references

  1. AIM Chapter 7, Section 1 — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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