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What does the wind report 225/15 indicate?

  • A

    South-west wind with 15 km/h.

  • B

    North-east wind with 15 kt.

  • C

    South-west wind with 15 kt.

  • D

    North-east wind with 15 km/h.

In aviation, wind direction is indicated in degrees relative to true north, specifying the direction from which the wind is blowing. This is measured on a scale from 001º to 360º. For example, a wind direction of 360º means the wind is blowing from the north to the south (a northerly wind). A wind direction of 270º signifies a westerly wind, blowing from the west towards the east.

Wind speed is typically measured in knots.

  • A wind direction of 225º means the wind is coming from the southwest. The second number represents the wind speed, which in this case is 15 knots (kt). So, a wind reported as 225/15 indicates a south-west wind blowing at 15 knots

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