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Which of the following can be used to receive meteorological information for en-route airports during a crosscountry flight?

  • A

    VOLMET

  • B

    METAR

  • C

    AIRMET

  • D

    GAMET

ICAO Annex 3 — Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation
CHAPTER 1. DEFINITIONS

VOLMET. Meteorological information for aircraft in flight.

Data link-VOLMET (D-VOLMET). Provision of current aerodrome routine meteorological reports (METAR) and aerodrome special meteorological reports (SPECI), aerodrome forecasts (TAF), SIGMET, special air-reports not covered by a SIGMET and, where available, AIRMET via data link.

VOLMET broadcast. Provision, as appropriate, of current METAR, SPECI, TAF and SIGMET by means of continuous and repetitive voice broadcasts.

A VOLMET is a continuous broadcast of meteorological information. Pilots use the VOLMET frequency during flight to stay informed about current weather conditions and forecasts at the aerodromes along their route and at their destination, helping them make informed decisions.

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