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PK WND

Peak Wind

Reports the highest instantaneous wind speed observed since the last routine observation, including the direction and the time it occurred. Encoded as PK WND followed by direction (three digits), speed (two or three digits in knots), and time (in hours and minutes after the hour). For example, PK WND 28045/15 means peak wind from 280 degrees at 45 knots at 15 minutes past the hour.

Examples in METAR Reports

PK WND 28045/15
PK WND 31060/1254
PK WND 18035/45

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does PK WND mean in a METAR?

PK WND stands for "Peak Wind" in the remarks section of a METAR report. Reports the highest instantaneous wind speed observed since the last routine observation, including the direction and the time it occurred. Encoded as PK WND followed by direction (three digits), speed (two or three digits in knots), and time (in hours and minutes after the hour). For example, PK WND 28045/15 means peak wind from 280 degrees at 45 knots at 15 minutes past the hour.

Where does PK WND appear in a METAR?

PK WND appears in the remarks (RMK) section at the end of a METAR observation. The remarks section follows the main body of the METAR and provides additional details about the observation that don't fit into the standard coded format.

Can you give an example of PK WND in a METAR?

Here is an example: "PK WND 28045/15". This appears in the remarks section and indicates peak wind information as part of the weather observation.

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