According to EASA, what regulation covers the reporting of meteorological elements for ATM/ANS?

The reporting of meteorological elements for ATM/ANS is covered under Regulation (EU) 2017/373, specifically #MET.TR.205(d)(3).

Under EASA regulations, when is 'Vicinity (VC)' used in METAR and SPECI reports, and what does it signify?

'Vicinity (VC)' is used in METAR and SPECI reports when present weather phenomena are observed between approximately 8 and 16 km of the aerodrome reference point and are not reported under AMC1 MET.TR.205(d)(3) and MET.TR.205(d)(3).

How should the intensity of present weather phenomena be indicated in local routine reports and local special reports according to EASA regulations?

In local routine reports and local special reports, the intensity of present weather phenomena should be indicated as follows: Light - FBL, Moderate - MOD, Heavy - HVY. Light intensity should only be indicated for precipitation.

What intensity indicators are used in METAR reports for present weather phenomena under EASA regulations?

In METAR reports, the intensity of present weather phenomena is indicated as follows: Light - '-', Moderate - (no indication), Heavy - '+'.

AMC2 MET.TR.205(d)(3) Reporting of meteorological elements

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ED Decision 2022/004/R

PRESENT WEATHER PHENOMENA — INTENSITY

In local routine report, local special report, METAR and SPECI, the relevant intensity or, as appropriate, the proximity to the aerodrome of the reported present weather phenomena should be indicated as follows:

	(local routine reports and local special reports)	(METAR)
Light	FBL	–
Moderate	MOD	(no indication)
Heavy	HVY	+

— Used with types of present weather phenomena. Light intensity should be indicated only for precipitation.

Vicinity (VC)

Between approximately 8 and 16 km of the aerodrome reference point and used only in METAR and SPECI with present weather when not reported under AMC1 MET.TR.205(d)(3) and MET.TR.205(d)(3).

Details

Source-Title: AMC2 MET.TR.205(d)(3) Reporting of meteorological elements View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-3418 Compare versions

Domain: Air traffic management/Air navigation services

Activitytype: Meteorological services (MET)

Amendedby: Initial issue

Applicabilitydate: 13 June, 2022

Entryintoforcedate: 15 March, 2022

Icaoreference: Annex 3

Regulatedentity: MET provider

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2022/004/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-MET

Typeofcontent: AMC to IR (Acceptable means of compliance to implementing rule)

Parentir: MET.TR.205 Reporting of meteorological elements

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR