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When all runways at an airport are affected by wind shear, how is it reported on a METAR?
  • A
    WS ALL RWY
  • B
    WS ALL RWY + ICAO Airport Code
  • C
    WS + Runway Designator for each runway
  • D
    This information is not reported

Refer to figure.

WIND SHEAR

In a METAR, civil aerodromes may include wind shear if reported along the take off or approach paths in the lowest 1600 ft with reference to the runway. WS is used to begin the group, e.g. WS TKOF RWY20.

  • If the wind shear is affecting all runways, WS ALL RWY is reported.

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