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In a METAR, wind 14021G26KT is from 140 degrees measured from what?

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  1. True north
  2. Magnetic north
  3. The active runway heading

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References

  1. FAA Aeronautical Information Manual, METAR wind www.faa.gov/Air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap7_section_1.html Checked 2026-10-09.
  2. FAA Aeronautical Information Publication, weather observing programs www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aip_html/chap7_section_1.html Checked 2026-10-09.

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