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Weather servicesQuestion 365 of 934

A METAR contains this wind group: 14021G26KT. What does it report?

  1. Wind from 210° true at 14 knots, gusting to 26 knots
  2. Wind from 140° true at 21 knots, gusting to 26 knots
  3. Wind from 140° magnetic at 26 knots
  4. Wind from 142° true at 1 knot, gusting to 6 knots
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Correct answer: Wind from 140° true at 21 knots, gusting to 26 knots

The first three digits give the true wind direction. The next two digits give speed. G gives the peak gust.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 13: Aviation Weather Services — Aviation Weather Reports, page 316

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026