Weather servicesQuestion 357 of 934

Which source is the only real-time report of turbulence, icing, and cloud heights?

  1. Radiosonde balloons released twice a day
  2. Pilots, through pilot weather reports
  3. Doppler weather radar at major airports
  4. Automated surface weather stations
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Correct answer: Pilots, through pilot weather reports

Pilots remain the only real-time source for this information.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 13: Aviation Weather Services — Observations, page 312

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026