16 / 20

In aviation weather reports, what range of cloud coverage does the descriptor FEW represent?

  • A

    1 to 2 oktas of clouds

  • B

    0 to 1 oktas of cloud

  • C

    3 to 4 oktas of clouds

  • D

    2 to 3 oktas of clouds

Cloud amounts are reported in oktas (eighths). It is assumed that the sky is divided into 8 equal parts and the total cloud amount is reported by an assessment of the number of eighths of the sky covered by cloud.

ICAO Annex 3
Appendix 3
4.5.4 Reporting
4.5.4.3 Recommendation.- In local routine reports, local special reports, METAR and SPECI:
a) cloud amount should be reported using the abbreviations "FEW" (1 to 2 oktas), "SCT" (3 to 4 oktas), "BKN" (5 to 7 oktas) or "OVC" (8 oktas).

Your Notes (not visible to others)



This question has appeared on the real examination, you can find the related countries below.

Keyboard Shortcut Use Keyboard Shortcuts