Weather servicesQuestion 366 of 934

A METAR sky group reads BKN008 OVC012CB. What is the ceiling?

  1. 1,200 feet AGL
  2. 8,000 feet AGL
  3. 800 feet AGL
  4. 1,200 feet MSL
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Correct answer: 800 feet AGL

The ceiling is the lowest broken or overcast layer. Heights are in hundreds of feet AGL.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 13: Aviation Weather Services — Aviation Weather Reports, page 317

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026