Quick Facts
- Type
- Aviation Weather Advisory
- Also Known As
- AIRMET
- Used By
- Pilots, Dispatchers
Definition#
AIRMET stands for Airmen's Meteorological Information. It is a weather advisory covering moderate icing, moderate turbulence, sustained surface winds of 30 knots or more, widespread IFR conditions, or mountain obscuration.
Why It Matters Operationally#
While SIGMETs address severe conditions for all aircraft, AIRMETs target hazards significant mainly for smaller, lighter aircraft. General aviation pilots rely heavily on AIRMETs for go/no-go decisions.
Related Guides#
- Aviation Weather Explained — The Complete Operational Guide
- Aircraft Icing Explained
- Air Masses & Fronts in Aviation
- What Is Turbulence?