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Transmittal Note
SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE FOR INTERNATIONAL AIR NAVIGATION (Fifteenth Edition)
1. The attached Supplement supersedes all previous Supplements to Annex 3 and includes differences notified by Contracting States up to 15 June 2005 with respect to all amendments up to and including Amendment 73. 2. This Supplement should be inserted at the end of Annex 3 (Fifteenth Edition). Additional differences received from Contracting States will be issued at intervals as amendments to this Supplement.
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE FOR INTERNATIONAL AIR NAVIGATION (Fifteenth Edition)
Differences between the national regulations and practices of Contracting States and the corresponding International Standards and Recommended Practices contained in Annex 3, as notified to ICAO in accordance with Article 38 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation and the Councils resolution of 21 November 1950.
JUNE 2005
INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION)
RECORD OF AMENDMENTS TO SUPPLEMENT No.

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22/9/06
SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) 1. Contracting States which have notified ICAO of differences
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The Contracting States listed below have notified ICAO of differences which exist between their national regulations and practices and the International Standards and Recommended Practices of Annex 3 (Fifteenth Edition), up to and including Amendment 73, or have commented on implementation. The page numbers shown for each State and the dates of publication of those pages correspond to the actual pages in this Supplement. Date of notification 20/10/04 21/10/04 26/10/04 10/8/06 22/10/04 23/1/06 20/10/04 25/10/04 24/11/04 28/10/04 8/7/04 14/11/05 20/10/04 19/12/05 20/10/04 19/10/04 3/10/06 10/11/05 12/12/06 22/12/05 17/5/06 18/6/04 2/6/05 5/7/04 17/11/04 15/6/05 25/10/04 19/4/04 25/10/04 5/10/06 29/5/06 25/10/04 3/11/04 6 & 25/10/04 21/10/04 12/10/04 18/10/04 22/6/06 11/6/04 Pages in Supplement 1 12 15 13 13 1 13 12 1 1 12 1 1 1 13 1 1 1 12 1 16 1 1 13 12 12 1 1 12 1 1 1 14 16 14 15 1 12 13 Date of publication 15/6/05 15/6/05 15/6/05 12/12/06 15/6/05 16/2/06 15/6/05 15/6/05 15/6/05 15/6/05 15/6/05 16/2/06 15/6/05 16/2/06 15/6/05 15/6/05 12/12/06 16/2/06 12/12/06 16/2/06 22/9/06 15/6/05 15/6/05 15/6/05 15/6/05 15/6/05 15/6/05 15/6/05 15/6/05 12/12/06 22/9/06 15/6/05 15/6/05 15/6/05 15/6/05 15/6/05 15/6/05 22/9/06 15/6/05
State Algeria Argentina Australia Azerbaijan Belarus Belgium Canada Chile China Colombia Cuba Czech Republic Estonia Finland France Germany India Ireland Japan Kyrgyzstan Latvia Lithuania Malaysia New Zealand Portugal Republic of Moldova Romania Russian Federation Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Ukraine United Kingdom United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Vanuatu
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2. Contracting States which have notified ICAO that no differences exist Date of notification 16/10/04 17/11/04 16/9/04 29/7/04 25/9/04 14/6/04 Date of notification 30/7/04 3/7/04 23/11/04 22/7/04 12/11/04 12/10/04
State Bahrain China (Hong Kong SAR) Denmark Guatemala Lebanon Marshall Islands
State Netherlands Pakistan Poland Singapore Tunisia United Arab Emirates
3. Contracting States from which no information has been received Afghanistan Albania Andorra Angola Antigua and Barbuda Armenia Austria Bahamas Bangladesh Barbados Belize Benin Bhutan Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Cape Verde Central African Republic Chad Comoros Congo Cook Islands Costa Rica Cte d=Ivoire Croatia Cyprus Democratic People=s Republic of 12/12/06 Korea Democratic Republic of the Congo Djibouti Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Ethiopia Fiji Gabon Gambia Georgia Ghana Greece Grenada Guinea Guinea-Bissau Guyana Haiti Honduras Hungary Iceland Indonesia Iran (Islamic Republic of) Iraq Israel Italy Jamaica Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Kuwait Lao People=s Democratic Republic Lesotho Liberia Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Luxembourg Madagascar Malawi Maldives Mali Malta Mauritania Mauritius Mexico Micronesia (Federated States of) Monaco Mongolia Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nauru Nepal Nicaragua Niger Nigeria Norway Oman Palau Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines
SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) Qatar Republic of Korea Rwanda Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Samoa San Marino Sao Tome and Principe Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Seychelles Sierra Leone Solomon Islands Somalia South Africa Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Swaziland Syrian Arab Republic Tajikistan Thailand The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Timor-Leste Togo Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Turkey Turkmenistan Uganda United Republic of Tanzania Venezuela Viet Nam Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe
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4. Paragraphs with respect to which differences have been notified Differences notified by Germany Argentina Azerbaijan Belarus France Vanuatu Canada United States Algeria Azerbaijan Belarus Chile New Zealand Ukraine Uruguay Uzbekistan Australia Azerbaijan Belarus Chile India Kyrgyzstan Malaysia Ukraine Uzbekistan Australia Belarus Chile Malaysia 2.2.5 Differences notified by Ukraine Uzbekistan Belarus Chile Malaysia Ukraine Uzbekistan Australia Belarus Chile Malaysia Ukraine New Zealand United States Algeria Cuba Cuba Germany China Cuba Estonia Japan Latvia New Zealand Republic of Moldova Slovenia Ukraine United States Uzbekistan Vanuatu
Paragraph General Chapter 1, Definitions
Paragraph
2.2.6
2.1.5 2.2.2
2.3 2.3.3 3.3.3 3.3.4 3.4 3.4.2
2.2.3
2.2.4
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) Paragraph Differences notified by United States Canada Latvia Australia Canada Latvia Portugal Switzerland United States Belarus Japan Kyrgyzstan Latvia Romania Russian Federation Slovakia Ukraine Uzbekistan Uzbekistan Ukraine Uzbekistan Canada Latvia Ukraine United States Uzbekistan Latvia Uzbekistan New Zealand Vanuatu Belarus Canada India Japan Republic of Moldova United States Uzbekistan Argentina France Ukraine France Latvia Switzerland Ukraine United States France New Zealand
4.4.3 4.5.1
4.6.1.1
4.1.6
4.6.1.2 4.6.1.3 4.6.2.1
4.2 4.3.1 4.3.2
4.6.2.2 4.6.2.3 4.6.3 4.6.3.3
4.3.3 4.4.1 4.4.2
4.6.3.4 4.6.4.1 4.6.4.3
4.6.4.4 4.6.5.1
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4.6.5.2 4.6.5.3 4.6.7 4.7
6.4.1
4.8 5.2 5.3 5.3.1
6.4.3 6.5 6.6.1
6.6.2 6.6.3
5.3.5 5.4 5.5 5.8
Chapter 7, General 7.1.1 7.2 7.2.1 7.3.1
5.9 Chapter 6, General 6.2 6.2.1 6.2.3
6.2.5 6.3 6.3.3 6.4
Russian Federation Slovakia Russian Federation Latvia Azerbaijan Canada Germany Republic of Moldova Switzerland Ukraine Uzbekistan Argentina United States Australia Slovakia Argentina Belarus
7.4
7.4.1
Russian Federation Uzbekistan Canada United States Latvia Canada Finland Spain Sweden Argentina Belgium Canada France New Zealand Portugal Vanuatu Czech Republic Finland Latvia Lithuania Spain Sweden Switzerland
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(viii) Paragraph Chapter 8, General 8.1.1 Differences notified by
SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) Paragraph 2.2 Republic of Moldova Estonia Latvia Uruguay Estonia Estonia Estonia Differences notified by Azerbaijan Belarus Kyrgyzstan Latvia Ukraine Uzbekistan Australia Australia
8.1.2 8.2 8.3
4.1.2 5.1
Chapter 9, General 9.1.2 9.1.3 9.2.1
9.4.1 9.4.3 9.4.6 9.5 9.5.1 9.5.2 9.5.3 11.1.1 11.1.2 11.1.3 11.1.4 11.1.5 11.1.6 11.1.9 11.2 11.4 11.5 11.6.1 11.6.2
New Zealand Vanuatu Australia Australia India Switzerland Ukraine Australia India Canada Canada Republic of Moldova Ukraine Uzbekistan Uzbekistan Uzbekistan Colombia Colombia Colombia Colombia India India India Ukraine Ukraine Ukraine Sweden Sweden Ukraine Azerbaijan Sweden
Appendix 3 2.1.1
2.1.2 2.2
2.3.1
2.3.2
Appendix 2 1.3.4
United Kingdom
Canada Cuba Japan Latvia Malaysia Switzerland Australia Switzerland Canada New Zealand Portugal United States Azerbaijan Belarus Canada Japan Kyrgyzstan Latvia Switzerland Ukraine United Kingdom Uzbekistan Argentina Australia Belarus Cuba France Germany Japan Latvia Malaysia New Zealand Republic of Moldova United Kingdom United States Uzbekistan
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) Paragraph Differences notified by Vanuatu Canada Cuba Romania Australia Colombia Australia Latvia New Zealand Ukraine Belgium Lithuania Malaysia United States Australia Canada France Japan Lithuania Switzerland United States Latvia Romania Australia Canada France Germany Japan Latvia New Zealand Portugal Slovakia Switzerland United Kingdom United States Belarus Cuba Portugal Romania Sweden Switzerland Switzerland France Switzerland Uzbekistan Canada Japan Paragraph Differences notified by New Zealand Portugal Ukraine Cuba Portugal Slovakia United Kingdom Cuba Azerbaijan Belarus France Germany Japan Latvia New Zealand Slovakia France Colombia Australia Chile Malaysia United Kingdom Canada Lithuania Ukraine Japan Lithuania Switzerland Ukraine Uzbekistan Czech Republic France Japan Switzerland Australia Canada Japan Portugal Ukraine United States Belarus France Japan Switzerland Belgium Japan Portugal
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3.2
4.2.4.2
3.2.1 3.2.2 4.1.1.1 4.1.2 4.1.2.1
4.2.4.3 4.2.4.4
4.1.3.1
4.3.1.2 4.3.2 4.3.2.2
4.1.4.1 4.1.4.2
4.3.3.1
4.3.4
4.3.5
4.1.4.3
4.3.6 4.3.6.1
4.3.6.2
4.2.2 4.2.3
4.3.6.3
4.2.4 4.2.4.1
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) Paragraph 4.8.1.3 Differences notified by France United Kingdom United States United Kingdom Romania Latvia United Kingdom United States Chile France Latvia United Kingdom Chile France Latvia United Kingdom United States Chile France Latvia United Kingdom Republic of Moldova Canada Japan Latvia United Kingdom United States Russian Federation
4.3.6.5 4.3.6.6
4.8.1.4 4.9 4.9.1.2
4.4.2.1 4.4.2.2 4.4.2.3
4.9.1.3
4.9.1.4
4.4.2.4
4.9.1.5
4.4.2.5
Table A3-1 Table A3-2
4.5.1 4.5.2 4.5.3 4.5.4 4.5.4.1
Table A3-4 Appendix 4 1.1 1.1.1 1.2 2.1 2.7 3.1.1
4.5.4.2 4.7.3.1 4.8 4.8.1.1 4.8.1.2
3.1.2
3.1.3 3.1.4
Belarus Romania Australia Belarus Romania Belarus Australia Belarus Latvia Switzerland Ukraine Azerbaijan Belarus Switzerland Ukraine Azerbaijan Azerbaijan
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4.2 Appendix 5 1.1 1.2.1 1.2.2
1.2.3
1.2.4
1.2.5 1.3.1
1.3.2 1.3.3 1.3.4 1.3.5 1.4
2.2 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3
Malaysia United States Australia Azerbaijan Belarus Latvia New Zealand Slovakia United States Australia Cuba United States Australia Cuba New Zealand United States Vanuatu Australia Switzerland Australia Belarus Latvia New Zealand United Kingdom United States Vanuatu Australia Australia United States Australia Australia Australia Ukraine United States France Australia Australia Latvia Azerbaijan Australia
2.2.6
2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 3 3.1 4.1.2
4.2.2 5 5.1
Table A5-1
Appendix 6 1.1.1 1.1.3
1.1.4
New Zealand Australia Colombia United States Canada Japan United States
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) Paragraph Differences notified by Switzerland Chile Azerbaijan Belgium Ukraine United States United States Slovakia Colombia Ukraine Ukraine
4.1.1.1 4.2.1.2
4.3.1.1 4.3.1.3 4.5.1 5.1 5.2 Appendix 9 1.1
2.2 2.2.1 2.2.2 3 4 4.2.1 4.2.2 5.1.1
1.2
1.3
5.1.2 6.1
3.1
6.2 6.2.1 Table A6-1 Appendix 7 3.2 Appendix 8 1.1 3.3.1
Azerbaijan Czech Republic Lithuania Ukraine Vanuatu Azerbaijan Czech Republic Lithuania Ukraine Azerbaijan Latvia Republic of Moldova Ukraine Latvia New Zealand Ukraine Vanuatu
Azerbaijan
Latvia Ukraine Latvia
Appendix 10 1.1 2.2.1 3 5.1.2 5.2.2 5.3.1 5.3.2
Azerbaijan Ukraine Belarus Belarus Australia Belarus Latvia
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) CHAPTER 2 2.2.2* A quality system has not yet been established.
ALGERIA 1
CHAPTER 3 3.3.3 The aerodrome meteorological offices are designated by a national decision. Remark: Each aerodrome open to air navigation is equipped with a meteorological station, and/or a Bureau de Protection aronautique [Aviation Protection Bureau], carrying out the role of the aerodrome meteorological office.
CHAPTER 4 4.1.5 4.1.6* There are no automatic measurement systems. Remark: Automatic observing systems are being installed at eight international aerodromes. They are to be operational in 20052006.
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*Recommended Practice
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) CHAPTER 1 Definitions Visibility. To determine visibility, the practice corresponding to b) is not followed. Remark: System not implemented. Prevailing visibility. The prevailing visibility concept is not applied.
ARGENTINA 1
Remark: In the case of reduced visibility, priority is given to the concept of visibility by sectors, more representative for flight operations.
CHAPTER 4 4.3.2 a) Local routine reports, locally called AEROMET, are supplied in the Table A3-1 format, except with respect to the cloud group, where the following were adopted for its preparation: a detailed difference in the amount of cloud cover in oktas, and the type of clouds, in accordance with the world classification system and the cloud base height in feet. Similarly, at controlled aerodromes, the controller supplies wind and altimetry information orally during take-off and landing operations. Remark: For local flights, priority is given to the most detailed information of the cloud group, as specified in the difference, so as to serve, in turn, local flights of short-haul aircraft, which use visual flight meteorological conditions. 4.4.2 a) Local special reports are not issued. Remark: Notable variations in meteorological conditions are reported orally to aircraft in flight through aerodrome control tower operators, until such time as the corresponding SPECI from the associated meteorological office is received. 4.6.3.4 a) RVR is not available at some Category I aerodromes. Remark: The financial resources required for its implementation are currently not available but have already been requested.
CHAPTER 6 6.3 Landing forecasts are not prepared on a regular basis. They are issued only upon the request of users. Forecasts for take-off are not prepared on a regular basis. They are issued only upon the request of users. Remark: They are not required on a regular basis by flight operators.
6.4
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2 ARGENTINA CHAPTER 7 7.4 Wind shear warnings are not issued.
Remark: Instruments required for the detection of wind shear are currently not available. They are issued only if there is a notification by flight crews in the take-off and landing phases.
APPENDIX 3 2.3.2* b) Criteria for the preparation of special reports in the SPECI code form are determined in accordance with meteorological minima established by the aviation authority for each aerodrome. Remark: Criteria for the preparation of SPECI reports are determined by agreements implemented through the coordination of ATS and MET authorities for each aerodrome.
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* Recommended Practice
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) CHAPTER 2 2.2.3* 2.2.4* 2.2.6* Australia does not comply with ISO 9000.
AUSTRALIA 1
CHAPTER 4 4.1.3 4.1.6* 4.3.2 a) 4.4.2 a) 4.5.1 i) Runway visual range is provided in ATIS only and measured by human observers.
Local routine and special reports are not issued. Information used in ATIS is provided by authorized ATC. Cloud type is not available in automated reports.
CHAPTER 5 5.3.1* No MET data are provided from ADS reports.
CHAPTER 6 6.3.3 6.4.1 6.4.3* Australia issues trend forecasts with 3 hours validity. TAF and TTF are used in Australia. No specific take-off forecast is issued.
CHAPTER 9 9.1.2 9.1.3 9.4.1* Significant en route weather phenomena information is not always available for flights greater than approximately 12 hours duration.
APPENDIX 2 4.1.2* 5.1* An alternate graphical format is used. Information is not always sent to all/any recommended recipients.
APPENDIX 3 2.1.2 The template is followed when elements are reported.
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2 AUSTRALIA 2.3.2* a)
SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) When the mean surface wind direction changes by 30 or more, the mean wind speed before or after the change being 20 kt or more. When the mean wind speed changes by 10 kt or more, the mean speed before or after the change being 30 kt or more. At aerodromes using the PANS-OPS procedures: when the horizontal visibility is at, below or passes: 1) the highest alternate visibility 2) 6 km 3) 4 km 4) 2 km 5) 1 200 m 6) 800 m. At all other aerodromes, when the horizontal visibility: decreases to a value equal to or less than the alternate minimum; decreases to a value equal to or less than the circling minimum; increases to a value equal to or greater than the circling minimum; increases to a value equal to or greater than the alternate minimum.
2.3.2* b)
2.3.2* e)
2.3.2* f) 2.3.2* g)
RVR is not reported in SPECI. SPECI is issued for the following additional weather criteria: onset/cessation of fog (including shallow fog, fog patches and fog at a distance); onset/cessation of severe turbulence, severe icing, wind shear (of moderate or greater intensity); the passage of a front; at the incidence of any other phenomenon likely to be significant to the operation of an aircraft. At aerodromes using PANS-OPS procedures: when a cumulative amount of BKN or more cloud is at, below or passes: a) the highest alternate minimum; b) 300, 500, 1 000 ft, in further 500 ft increments up to the highest alternate minimum. At all other aerodromes, when the height of lowest cloud of amount BKN or more: decreases to a value equal to or less than the alternate minimum; decreases to a value equal to or less than the circling minimum; increases to a value equal to or greater than the circling minimum; increases to a value equal to or greater than the alternate minimum.
2.3.2* i)
2.3.2* j) 3.2.1 3.2.2 4.1.3.1
Highest alternate minimum in lieu of 450 m (1 500 ft) in Annex 3. Local routine and special reports are not issued.
Significant change is defined as mean surface wind direction change by 30 or more, the mean wind speed before or after the change being 20 kt or more or mean wind speed changes by 10 kt or more, the mean speed before or after the change being 30 kt or more.
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) 4.1.4.2 4.1.4.2 c) Directional variations are not reported in METAR/SPECI.
AUSTRALIA 3
Gusts are only included in METAR/SPECI when SPECI criteria are reached, i.e. variation from a mean speed of 15 kt or more by 10 kt or more. Wind speeds and gusts of 100 kt and greater are reported in three figure groups. RVR is determined by human observers. RVR is not reported in METAR/SPECI. NSC is not used.
4.1.4.2 e) 4.3.2.2* 4.3.6 4.5.4.1* f)
APPENDIX 4 1.1.1 2.7 No MET data are processed from ADS reports. Availability of humidity depends on the aircraft.
APPENDIX 5 1.2.1* 1.2.3* Wind speeds and gusts of 100 kt and greater are included in forecasts. Moderate or severe turbulence in addition to the phenomena are listed. The expression ANO SIGWX@ is used instead of ANSW@. Vertical visibility is not forecast. There is no restriction on the number of cloud layers. NSC is not used. Forecast temperatures and QNH are available at intervals of three hours starting at the commencement of the TAF validity up to a maximum of four forecast values. Temperature values consist of two figure groups (preceded by the letter M if negative) prefixed by the letter AT@, e.g. T 12 18 27 31. QNH values consist of four figure groups prefixed by the letter AQ@, e.g. Q 1000 0998 0999 1002. The following criteria are used: 800 m, 1 200 m, 2 km, 4 km and 6 km, the highest alternate minimum. Moderate or severe turbulence in addition to phenomena listed. When a cumulative amount of BKN or more cloud is at, below or passes: 300, 500, 1 000 ft, in further 500 ft increments up to the highest alternate minimum. Vertical visibility is not forecast. BECMG is not used. Elements in addition to those for which a significant change is expected may be included following the change indicator.
1.2.4*
1.2.5*
1.3.1* b)
1.3.1* d) 1.3.1* e)
1.3.1* h) 1.3.2* 1.3.3*
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4 AUSTRALIA 1.3.4*
SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) Australia uses an additional change indicator AINTER@. INTER is used to describe fluctuations which are expected to last for periods less than 30 minutes in each instance, and which, in the aggregate, are not expected to cover more than half the time. TEMPO defined in Australia is for periods between 30 to 60 minutes. FM followed by a two-figure time group in whole hours UTC. The term INTER as defined in 1.3.4 is also used in probability forecasts. Elements in addition to those for which a significant change is expected may be included following the change indicator. When the mean surface wind direction changes by 30 or more, the mean wind speed before or after the change being 20 kt or more. When the mean wind speed changes by 10 kt or more, the mean speed before or after the change being 30 kt or more. The following visibility criteria are used: 800 m, 1 200 m, 2 km, 4 km, 6 km, the highest alternate visibility. Moderate or severe turbulence are also listed. The expression ANO SIGWX@ is used instead of ANSW@. When a cumulative amount of BKN or more cloud is at, below or passes: 300 ft, 500 ft, 1 000 ft, in further 500 ft increments up to the highest alternate minimum. Vertical visibility is not forecast. The change indicator BECMG is not used. FM is used to indicate a significant change at the time of the associated time group as in TAF. The term INTER as defined under 1.3.4 is used in trend forecasts. The abbreviation ATL@ and AAT@ are not used. FM is used to indicate a significant change at the time of the associated time group as in TAF. The period of temporary fluctuations with TEMPO and INTER is described by two four-figure time groups indicating hours and minutes of start and end time, e.g. TEMPO 0135/0300. TTF and TAF are used. No specific take-off forecast is issued.
1.3.5* 1.4* 2.2.1
2.2.2 a)
2.2.2 b)
2.2.3
2.2.4.2 2.2.4.3 2.2.5
2.2.6 2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3
3.1*
APPENDIX 6 1.1.3 1.1.6* FIRs are subdivided and sequence numbers refer to subdivisions. SIGMET is not issued in BUFR.
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.4
AUSTRALIA 5
AIRMET format differs from Table A6-1 and consists of the identifier AIRMET followed by date/time UTC, the domestic forecast area identifier, validity and details of significant phenomena. AIRMET is issued for cruising levels below FL120, variance as listed below: surface wind speed winds of 40 kt or more within 2 000 ft of ground level; surface visibility the initial onset of phenomena producing extensive areas of visibility of less than 8 km; cloud the initial onset of cloud coverage of BKN or more below 1 500 ft above ground level.
APPENDIX 10 5.2.2* Aerodrome forecasts on VOLMET have a period of validity of 12, 18 and 24 hours and are issued every 6 hours and amended as necessary.
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) CHAPTER 1 Definitions The term prevailing visibility is not applied. Remark: Expected to be implemented in 2010.
AZERBAIJAN 1
CHAPTER 2 2.2.2* A quality system is not implemented. Remark: Expected date of implementation not determined. 2.2.3* A quality system, in conformity with the ISO 9000 series of quality assurance standards, has not been established. Remark: Expected date of implementation not determined.
CHAPTER 5 5.2 a) Routine aircraft observations during en-route and climb-out phases of the flight are not made. Remark: Expected date of implementation not determined.
CHAPTER 6 6.2.3 Note In TAF, visibility corresponds to the lowest forecast visibility. Remark: Expected to be implemented in 2010.
CHAPTER 11 11.6.2 SPECI reports are not included in VOLMET broadcasts. Remark: Expected to be implemented in 2012.
APPENDIX 2 2.2 Notification to WAFCs does not take place.
APPENDIX 3 2.3.1 c) SPECI reports are not issued when there is an increase in air temperature of 2oC. There are no requirements on the part of operators. Remark: Expected date of implementation not determined.
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2 AZERBAIJAN 4.2.4.4*
SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) The term prevailing visibility is not applied. The lowest visibility is reported with no indication of direction. Remark: Expected to be implemented in 2010.
APPENDIX 4 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.1.4 Special air-reports are not disseminated to WAFCs nor to other meteorological offices. Remark: Expected date of implementation not determined.
APPENDIX 5 1.2.2* The lowest forecast visibility is given. Remark: Expected date of implementation 2010. 2.2.3 Note In trend forecasts appended to METAR and SPECI reports, the lowest forecast visibility is given. Remark: Expected date of implementation 2010. 5.1 Area forecasts in GAMET format are not issued. Use is made of the plain text format with the accepted abbreviations. Remark: Expected date of implementation 2010.
APPENDIX 6 2.1 2.2* Information in the AIRMET code form is not issued. Plain text is used; information is sequenced in accordance with the AIRMET code form; AIRMET information is not disseminated beyond the State. Observation of wind shear using ground-based equipment does not take place. Remark: Expected date of implementation not determined.
6.1*a), b)
APPENDIX 7 3.2* Aerodrome climatological summaries are prepared in accordance with national regulations. Remark: Expected date of implementation not determined.
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) APPENDIX 8 4.2.1.2
AZERBAIJAN 3
Wind and air-temperature charts for low-level flights for the 2 000 ft (600 m) altitude are not provided. There are no requirements on the part of operations. Remark: Expected date of implementation not determined.
APPENDIX 9 1.1 b) 1.2 b) 1.3 b) Information in the AIRMET code form is not issued. Plain text used; information is sequenced in accordance with the AIRMET code form. Remark: Expected date of implementation not determined.
APPENDIX 10 1.1* Information in the AIRMET code form is not issued. Remark: Expected date of implementation not determined.
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) CHAPTER 1 Definitions
BELARUS 1
Visibility. The maximum distance at which non-illuminated objects (reference points) can be seen and identified during the day, and illuminated reference points can be seen and identified at night. The term prevailing visibility is not used.
CHAPTER 2 2.2.2* 2.2.3* 2.2.4* 2.2.5* 2.2.6* The quality system is being developed.
CHAPTER 4 4.6.1.1 The surface wind speed is indicated in metres per second (m/s). At aerodromes where the magnetic variation is 10 and more, the wind direction data, included in local routine (MET REPORT) and local special (SPECIAL) reports, are corrected to the value of the magnetic variation. Runway visual range observations are made when the visibility, measured by instruments, is 2 000 m or less at dusk and at night and 1 000 m or less during the day.
4.6.3.3
CHAPTER 5 5.3.1* Not implemented due to the absence of ADS.
CHAPTER 6 6.4 Forecasts for take-off are not prepared.
APPENDIX 2 2.2 WAFCs are not notified.
APPENDIX 3 2.3.1 c) An alternative threshold value as agreed between the meteorological authority, the appropriate ATS authority and operators concerned is used. The visibility changes to or passes through 800 or 1 500 m; such reports are not required if the runway visual range is indicated.
2.3.2* e)
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) SPECI is also issued when a change occurs in the intensity of the following: drifting dust, sand or snow; blowing dust, blowing sand or blowing snow (including a snowstorm); thunderstorm (with or without precipitation); squall; funnel cloud (tornado or waterspout). 30 m only for ICAO Category II aerodromes.
2.3.2* i) 2.3.2* k) 4.1.4.3 a) 4.1.4.3 d)
Surface wind data are indicated in the runway operational direction for take-off and landing. Variations from the mean wind speed (gusts) are reported as the maximum value of the wind speed attained. The observation site=s location is not reported; the visibility value is given for the touchdown zone. The term prevailing visibility is not used; minimum visibility is used. Runway visual range observations are made when the visibility, measured by instruments, is 2 000 m or less at dusk and at night and 1 000 m or less during the day. The RVR value for the stop-end of the runway is not reported. The observation location is not reported; the visibility value is given for the touchdown zone. The value of 10 m is used as the criterion. When the cloud base reaches 200 m or less, the measured height of the clouds in metres is included in the SPECIAL, METAR and SPECI reports after the pressure group, with an indication of this using the QBB index group.
4.2.4.4* a) 4.2.4.4* b) 4.3.6.2*
4.3.6.4
4.5.3* 4.8.1.2*
APPENDIX 4 1.1 1.2 2.1 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.4 Not implemented due to the absence of ADS.
WAFCs are not notified.
APPENDIX 5 1.2.2* 1.3.1* c) Minimum visibility is forecast. For change groups, criteria are also used in the event of a change in intensity: low drifting dust, sand or snow; blowing dust, blowing sand or blowing snow (including a snowstorm);
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BELARUS 3
thunderstorm (with rain, ice pellets, hail and/or snow pellets, snow or a combination of these elements); squall; funnel cloud (tornado or waterspout). 1.3.1*e), 1) 1.3.1*h) 2.2.3 Note 2.2.5 2.2.6 3 4.1.2 30 m only for aerodromes with Category II operations.
Minimum visibility is forecast. 30 m only for aerodromes with Category II operations.
Forecasts for take-off are not prepared. Route forecasts in the ROFOR code form are not issued. Plain language is used; the sequencing order of the information is in accordance with the ROFOR code form.
APPENDIX 6 3 4 Not used due to the absence of an uplink.
APPENDIX 10 3 5.1.2* 5.3.1 Not used due to the absence of aeronautical mobile communications. SIGMET messages are temporarily not included in VOLMET broadcasts.
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) CHAPTER 6 6.5
BELGIUM 1
No area and route forecasts, other than forecasts issued within the WAFS framework, are issued. Remark: No requirement exists in Belgium.
CHAPTER 7 7.4 Wind shear warnings are not issued. Remark: Wind shear warnings are not issued unless appropriate and accurate sensors are available. After a study of the recently published Manual on Low-level Wind Shear (Doc 9817), Belgium will reconsider the issuance of wind shear warnings. In the meantime, wind shear reports from pilots are included in local reports and the ATIS.
APPENDIX 3 4.1.2.1 Surface wind displays are not clearly marked to identify the runway and the section of the runway monitored by each sensor. Remark: One sensor can be used for different runways, e.g. sensor indicator 25L is used at the same time for RWY 25L TDZ and for RWY 07R END. The location (chart form) and use of all wind sensors are indicated in the MET report operating procedures published in the Belgian AIP. 4.3.6.3 In local routine and special reports, ABV and BLW are used without indication of the maximum value 2 000 m or the minimum value 50 m, respectively. Remark: The values of ABV and BLW are indicated in the MET report operating procedures published in the Belgian AIP. 4.7.3.1 QNH is indicated in tenths of a hectopascal in local routine and special reports. Remark: Local ATC requirement.
APPENDIX 8 4.2.1.2 Upper wind and upper-air temperature charts for low-level flights are not supplied for FL 020. Remark: NWP model output data specifically issued for the Belgian territory and surroundings have been used since 2003. The model output is currently being evaluated. If it is considered to be sufficiently trustworthy, upper wind air temperature charts for FL 020 will be supplied in 2006.
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) CHAPTER 2 2.1.5
CANADA 1
Meteorological observations and reports are provided by employees or contractors of air navigation service providers. These personnel may not fully meet the prerequisite knowledge and training qualifications specified by the World Meteorological Organization for meteorological personnel. The service provider must, however, demonstrate to the State meteorological authority that observer personnel are competent to make aviation weather observations accurately to WMO/ICAO specifications and to code the resulting reports accurately and within the time allotted.
CHAPTER 4 4.1.3 1) SPECI is not issued upon changes in RVR. 2) SPECI is not issued upon changes in temperature although compliance will be implemented by 1 July 2005 at designated international aerodromes with human METAR and SPECI programmes. 4.1.5 Real time wind, QNH and RVR information is available. Updated information related to the current aerodrome representative values of the other weather elements is available upon request. Most aerodromes in Canada are operational at all times. The hours of METAR/SPECI are determined individually for each aerodrome in consultation with users. Canada does not include temperature, dew point or QNH in SPECI except from automated sites. RVR is not included in the METAR or SPECI at many aerodromes including Toronto (Pearson) and Vancouver International. Efforts to enter into compliance for RVR are ongoing; however, an implementation date cannot be determined at this time. Canada reports visibility in units of statute miles (SM) and fractions. Canada reports RVR in units of feet (ft). Canada reports altimeter settings in units of hundredths of inches of mercury. QFE is not available.
4.3.3 4.4.3 4.5.1
4.6.2.1 4.6.3.3 4.6.7
CHAPTER 6 6.2.3 Canada includes a remark at the end of each TAF preceded by ARMK@ and followed by the scheduled issue time of the next regular TAF in plain English. For TAFs based on automated weather observation systems, the additional remark AFCST BASED ON AUTO OBS@ will be included, along with appropriate remarks in abbreviated plain English, as necessary, to indicate if automated sensors are providing non-representative information. Take-off forecasts are not provided.
6.4
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AIRMETs are not routinely issued and do not include the location indicator of the air traffic services unit or the name of the flight information region or control area to which they correspond. Normally, they are only issued to amend or correct information in the graphic area forecast (GFA). Aerodrome warnings are not issued. Wind shear warnings are not issued. A wind shear group is included in the TAF when significant wind shear is observed or forecast. Remark: The wind shear group in the TAF consists of WS hhh/dddffKT where: WS indicates the start of the wind shear group; hhh is the height of the wind shear layer in hundreds of feet; ddd is the direction of the wind at level hhh; and ffKT is the wind speed in knots (kt) at level hhh. If the wind speed is 100 kt or greater than a three-figure wind speed group, fff is used.
7.3.1 7.4
CHAPTER 9 9.4.3 Updated information is provided whenever practicable to do so. However, in Canada, it is the responsibility of the pilot-in-command, before commencing a flight, to ensure familiarity with all necessary weather information that is appropriate for the intended flight. The information is retained by the meteorological service providers.
9.4.6
APPENDIX 3 2.1.1 RVR is not included and most SPECI do not include temperature, dew point or altimeter setting except from automated sites. The use of the term CAVOK is not permited in METAR/SPECI. Information contained in SPECI are representative of the aerodrome and climb-out areas. Local routine and special reports are not issued. Wind averaging period for METAR/SPECI is 2 minutes. Winds of less than 2 kt mean speed are reported as calm. Visibility reports are provided in units of statute miles (SM) and fractions. RVR is automatically inserted within METAR/SPECI without need for human intervention at some sites. RVR displays are in the air traffic services unit and do not typically exist in the meteorological station.
2.2 2.3.1 d) 3.2 4.1.3.1 b) 4.1.4.2 d) 4.2.4 4.3.3.1
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CANADA 3
Altimeter setting is reported in units of hundredths of inches of mercury and is preceded by an AA@ designator. The identification of correction to METAR/SPECI is indicated by the use of the code CCX, rather than COR, where the X is A for the first correction, B for the second correction and so on. Efforts to enter into compliance with this provision are ongoing. However, the implementation date cannot be determined at this time. METAR/SPECI reports from automated stations do not include the cloud type group and the abbreviations NCD and NDV are not used. The abbreviation CLR BLO 100 is used to denote that no cloud has been detected with a base of 10 000 ft or less. Fully automated reports that do not provide all of the elements of a METAR or that do not include SPECI are identified by the use of the term ALWIS@ or Limited Weather Information Systems. The subset of reportable elements that are reported will otherwise be included in the same order and with the same content, coding and formatting as for METAR.
Table A3-2
APPENDIX 5 4.1.2 4.2.2 Table A5-1 Route forecasts (ROFOR) are not provided. Area forecasts are amended by AIRMET. Corrected or cancelled TAFs are issued as amendments.
APPENDIX 6 1.1.4 Domestic SIGMET phenomena are described in abbreviated plain English. Gander Oceanic SIGMET information is included in plain English. Domestic SIGMET messages do not include the location indicator of the air traffic services unit or the name of the flight information region or the control area. A mitigation plan to enter into compliance with this provision is under development. However, the implementation date for compliance cannot be determined at this time.
Table A6-1
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) CHAPTER 2 2.2.2* 2.2.3* 2.2.4* 2.2.5* 2.2.6* There is no organized quality control system, similar to the one recommended.
CHILE 1
Remark: The implementation of an organized quality control system, similar to the one recommended, is being reviewed and is expected to be implemented by December 2008.
CHAPTER 4 4.1.5 Instruments are not used to measure visibility. Remark: At the Arturo Merino Benitz (Category III B) Airport, automatic equipment for measuring visibility is not available. An investment project for updating the system is planned and compliance is expected by December 2007. 4.1.6* Instruments are not used to measure visibility. Remark: At Category I airports, there is no automatic equipment for measuring visibility. The implementation of automatic instruments for measuring visibility is at the purchasing stage and compliance is expected by December 2005. 4.2* b) 4.2* c) In this country, this type of display related to information concerning the use, calibration and maintenance of integrated automatic systems is not used. The coordination procedures do not establish all the points specified in Amendment 73. Remark: National procedures related to the preparation of reports and to the use of basic data are being developed and updated, as are the coordination procedures between the meteorological services and the air traffic services. Compliance is expected by December 2005.
CHAPTER 5 5.9 Special air-report of volcanic activity forms are not provided to aircraft. Remark: It is expected that special air-reports of volcanic activity are immediately sent by aircraft to ATS units, which make them available to meteorological watch offices shortly thereafter. The information is supplied by the pilot to the ACC, which immediately supplies it to the meteorological watch office. When greater background information is required, the request is sent to the airline. APPENDIX 3 4.3.2.2* At most Category I airports, RVR observations are carried out by human observers. Remark: Equipment for measuring RVR on all the runways of Category I airports is not available. Automated measurements of RVR are only planned at Category III airports and at aerodromes with major problems involving reduced visibility.
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) All the phenomena recommended up to Amendment 72 are reported. Remark: The national meteorological authority considers it important to continue to report all present weather phenomena, recommended up to Amendment 72, because of the significant rate of their occurrence in this country.
4.9.1.3*
In automated METAR and SPECI, present weather and type of precipitation are not reported. Remark: The stations capable of generating automated reports do not have present weather sensors, nor do they have precipitation type sensors. Stations with these type of sensors have begun to be added. Compliance is expected by December 2006.
4.9.1.4*
In automated METAR and SPECI, clouds are not reported and the ANCD@ abbreviation is not included. Remark: The stations capable of generating automated reports do not report clouds, nor do they include the use of the ANCD@ abbreviation. Stations with these type of sensors have begun to be added. Compliance is expected by December 2008.
4.9.1.5*
In automated METAR and SPECI, supplementary information is not reported and the AREUP@ abbreviation is not included. Remark: The stations capable of generating automated reports are not capable of reporting supplementary information, nor do they include the use of the AREUP@ abbreviation. This type of information will begin to be included in the next software upgrade expected to be implemented by December 2009.
APPENDIX 8 4.1.1.1* Charts included in flight documentation are clear and legible. They are submitted in legal and letter size formats. Remark: The format used does not present problems for users.
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) CHAPTER 3 3.4.2 g)
CHINA 1
No information about the accidental release of radioactive materials into the atmosphere can be supplied. Remark: The meteorological authority will discuss with the related organization to get the information.
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) CHAPTER 11 11.1.1 11.1.2 11.1.3 11.1.4 Not complied with.
COLOMBIA 1
APPENDIX 3 3.2.1 4.3.2 Not complied with. Not complied with.
APPENDIX 6 1.1.3 Not complied with.
APPENDIX 8 5.1 Not complied with.
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CUBA 1
The aerodrome meteorological offices at which flight documentation is required are determined by the aeronautical authority to operate at the country=s main airports and they are combined with the provision of the aeronautical information service and air traffic services reporting. Landing forecasts are prepared at the request of the operators. The meteorological watch office is also the office responsible for preparing the area and route forecasts, as well as the aerodrome and landing forecasts and the forecasts for take-off for the domestic and international airports, except for Jos Mart International Airport.
3.3.4 3.4.2
CHAPTER 4 4.3.2 a) 4.4.2 a) All routine observations are issued in METAR form. All special observations are issued in SPECI form.
CHAPTER 5 5.3 5.4 Not applied. Remark: There are no routine aircraft observations available on domestic air routes within the flight information region of Cuba.
CHAPTER 6 6.6.2 Area forecasts are issued in plain language.
APPENDIX 3 2.1.1 2.3.2* g) Reports in abbreviated plain language are not issued. If the observer determines a change in visibility, special reports are issued when there is the onset or cessation of light precipitation (including showers). Meteorological reports for local use are not issued. Remark: All the reports are prepared in METAR or SPECI code form.
3.2 4.1.4.3 4.2.4.2 4.2.4.3* 4.4.2.1 4.5.4.1* f)
The abbreviation ANSC@ is used in METAR or SPECI if the layer or mass of cloud above 1 500 m (5 000 ft) covers 4/8 or less.
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2 CUBA 4.5.4.2 4.8.1.2* Meteorological reports for local use are not issued.
Remark: All the reports are prepared in METAR or SPECI code form.
APPENDIX 5 1.2.3* When the meteorologist considers it appropriate, light rain (including showers) is forecast, if it is anticipated that it will change the forecast visibility. The abbreviation ANSC@ is used preferably when forecasting a change in clouds above 1 500 m (5 000 ft) of BKN or OVC extent up to clouds of SCT or FEW extent. The layers of cloud of BKN or OVC extent are forecast at any level. Vertical visibility is not forecast. When the meteorologist considers it appropriate, light rain (including showers) is forecast, if it is anticipated that it will change the forecast visibility. The abbreviation ANSC@ is used preferably when forecasting a change in clouds above 1 500 m (5 000 ft) of BKN or OVC extent up to clouds of SCT or FEW extent. The layers of cloud of BKN or OVC extent are forecast at any level. Vertical visibility is not forecast.
1.2.4*
2.2.4.1
2.2.5 2.2.6
APPENDIX 6 2.2.1* 2.2.2* 5.1.1 AIRMET messages are only issued for dissemination with the flight information region of Cuba.
Aerodrome warnings are issued in the form of text that does not require explanation.
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) CHAPTER 7 7.4.1 Wind shear warnings are not issued.
CZECH REPUBLIC 1
APPENDIX 3 4.3.5* Runway visual range for local routine and special reports is determined on the basis of maximum intensity (100 per cent) of the runway lighting.
APPENDIX 6 6.2.1 Wind shear warnings are not issued.
APPENDIX 9 1.1 b) 1.2 b) Wind shear warnings are not issued.
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ESTONIA 1
Information concerning the accidental release of radioactive materials into the atmosphere is not supplied to ACC/FIC. Remark: At present, such information is not available at the meteorological watch office. Procedures are under development and are expected to be implemented by 31 December 2005.
CHAPTER 8 8.1.1 8.1.2* 8.2* 8.3* Climatological information for some regular aerodromes does not meet the requirements. Remark: Climatological information became obsolete. Aerodromes that are not open on a 24-hour basis do not have complete information for processing. Procedures for collecting, processing and storing are under development and are expected to be implemented by 31 December 2005.
APPENDIX 6 5.1.2* Snow accumulation is not included in aerodrome warnings. Remark: No technical resources are available for observing and forecasting snow accumulation.
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) CHAPTER 4 4.4.2 b) SPECI is not issued in Finland.
FINLAND 1
Remark: METAR is issued every half-hour according to regional air navigation agreement.
CHAPTER 6 6.4.1 Forecasts for take-off are not provided specifically. No specific operational requirement has been expressed by the operators. TAF and TREND forecasts provide the information needed.
CHAPTER 7 7.3.1 Aerodrome warnings will normally not be issued for meteorological conditions that could adversely affect aircraft on the ground, including parked aircraft. Remark: Due to limitations of observing methods and/or short-term forecasting, this kind of specific warning is not issued in Finland. 7.4.1 Wind shear warnings are not normally issued. Information on observed wind shear at aerodromes is included in METAR and local reports. Remark: Due to limitations of observing methods and/or short-term forecasting, this kind of warning is not issued in Finland.
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) CHAPTER 1 Definitions
FRANCE 1
Visibility. The visibility reported to users corresponds to the meteorological optical range.
CHAPTER 4 4.1.5 Automatic systems for measuring visibility have not yet been installed at certain aerodromes with runways intended for Category III instrument approach and landing operations. Remark: These aerodromes will be equipped by 2006. 4.6.3.4 a) Instruments that enable the assessment of the runway visual range, representative of the touchdown zone, have not been installed at some aerodromes with runways intended for Category I instrument approach and landing operations. Instruments that enable assessment of the runway visual range, representative of the touchdown zone, the mid-point and stop-end of the runway, have not yet been installed at some aerodromes with runways intended for Category III instrument approach and landing operations. Remark: These aerodromes will be equipped by 2006. 4.6.4.3* Phenomena in the vicinity of the aerodrome are not included in reports from fully automatic observing systems. Vertical visibility is not measured. Remark: The current sensors are not suited to this type of measurement. 4.7* Reports from fully automatic observing systems are issued during the operational hours of the aerodrome.
4.6.3.4 c)
4.6.5.1
CHAPTER 7 7.4 APPENDIX 3 2.3.2* f) 2.3.2* g) 2.3.2* h) RVR is not included in SPECI. SPECI is issued when the onset or cessation of the following phenomena occurs: freezing precipitation; moderate or heavy snowfall, ice pellets, hail, small hail and/or snow pellets, mixed rain and snow; blowing dust, sand or snow; duststorm; sandstorm; snowstorm. Wind shear warnings are not issued unless appropriate sensors are available.
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2 FRANCE 2.3.2* k) 4.1.3.1 b) 4.1.4.2 b) Vertical visibility is not included in SPECI.
The averages of the surface wind observations do not take into account a possible discontinuity. Local routine and special reports only provide variations in the wind direction when the total variation is 60 with a mean wind speed above 3 kt. The averages of the surface wind observations do not take into account a possible discontinuity. The averages of the visibility observations do not take into account a possible discontinuity. In reports from fully automatic observing systems, visibility is derived from one single point of measurement and directional variations in visibility are not measured. At certain aerodromes, RVR observations are carried out at a lateral distance of more than 120 m from the runway centre line. The light intensity used to calculate RVR is the maximum intensity available on the runway in question. At most sites, 75 m is the minimum RVR value that can be measured in France. At most sites, 1 500 m is the maximum RVR value that can currently be measured in France. Remark: 50 m could be considered the lower limit in the course of 2006, and 2 000 m could be considered the upper limit in the course of 2006.
4.1.4.2 f) 4.2.3* b) 4.2.4.4*
4.3.1.2*
4.3.5*
4.3.6.2*
4.4.2.2
The proximity of present weather phenomena is not included in reports from fully automatic observing systems. The following weather phenomena are not reported in reports from fully automatic observing systems: SG, PL, IC, GR, GS, DS, SS, PO, FC, SA, DU, HZ, FU, VA, SQ. Remark: The meteorological optical range (MOR) is the coding criterion used for the FG and BR abbreviations.
4.4.2.3*
4.4.2.4* 4.4.2.5* 4.5.4.1* c) 4.5.4.1* d) 4.5.4.1* e)
MI, BC, PR, DR, BL are not included in reports from fully automatic observing systems. VC is not included in reports from fully automatic observing systems. At certain sites, in local reports, the height of cloud base is reported in steps of 30 ft below 300 ft. Vertical visibility is not measured. The ANSC@ abbreviation signifies the absence of significant clouds detected by the ceilometer(s) in reports from fully automatic observing systems. No supplementary information is reported in reports from fully automatic observing systems. Wind shear warnings are not issued unless appropriate sensors are available.
4.8* 4.8.1.3*
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FRANCE 3
The AUP@ abbreviation will be considered during the course of 2005. The ACAVOK@ abbreviation is not used in reports from fully automatic observing systems. The following weather phenomena are not reported in the METAR AUTO reports from unmanned meteorological stations: SG, PL, IC, GR, GS, DS, SS, PO, FC, SA, DU, HZ, FU, VA, SQ. Remark: The meteorological optical range (MOR) is the coding criterion used for the FG and BR abbreviations.
4.9.1.4* 4.9.1.5*
Vertical visibility is not measured. No supplementary information is reported in reports from fully automatic observing systems.
APPENDIX 5 2.2 Trend forecasts are not appended to reports from automatic observing systems.
APPENDIX 6 5.1.1 Aerodrome warnings are not issued in accordance with the specified template.
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GERMANY 1
Germany is making efforts to comply with Annex 3, Amendment 73. Due to the requirement to make software changes and corrections in observation procedures, compliance with certain provisions will not take place before 4 July 2005.
CHAPTER 3 3.4 In Germany, selected advisory centres for aviation (ACA) fulfil the function of MWO.
CHAPTER 6 6.2.3 Note Until 4 July 2005, TAF includes the visibility corresponding to the definition of Avisibility@ as defined in Chapter 1, instead of forecast prevailing visibility.
APPENDIX 3 2.3.2* f) In Germany, values of 75 or 125, 200, 300 and 550 m instead of 150, 350 and 600 m are applied for runway visual range. By 4 July 2005, the criteria for wind variations and VRB according to Amendment 73 will be updated. In METAR, visibility is as defined in Chapter 1. Prevailing visibility will be introduced by 4 July 2005. Reporting of thunderstorms in METAR when lightning or sheet lightning is detected/observed will be introduced by 4 July 2005. Remark: Sheet lightning: In cases when a lightning flash illuminates clouds but is not visible.
4.1.4.2
4.2.4.4*
4.4.2.4*
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) CHAPTER 2 2.2.3* No ISO certification has been obtained for quality assurance.
INDIA 1
CHAPTER 4 4.1.5 4.1.6* 4.6.3.3 Integrated automated system for dissemination in real time is not available.
RVR up to 2 000 m is reported for national use.
CHAPTER 6 6.6.1 Area forecasts for low-level flights are not issued.
CHAPTER 9 9.2.1 9.4.1* Information on humidity is not provided.
CHAPTER 11 11.1.4 11.1.5* 11.1.6* Direct speech at some aeronautical stations is not available.
Only important airports have supplementary facilities.
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IRELAND 1
Ireland does not use automated equipment to measure visibility or integrated automatic systems for real-time display of meteorological parameters. Remark: Expected to be implemented in December 2006.
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JAPAN 1
Information on the accidental release of radioactive materials into the atmosphere is not supplied to ACC/FIC and aeronautical information service units.
CHAPTER 4 4.6.1.1 In local routine and special reports, the mean direction of surface wind is reported in the magnetic azimuth. Runway visual range is reported throughout periods when either the visibility or the runway visual range is 1 600 m or less.
4.6.3.3
APPENDIX 3 2.1.1 2.3.1 c) Local routine and special reports are issued in a format similar to that of METAR and SPECI. Special observations and reports due to an increase in air temperature of 2C are made only when the air temperature given at that time is 32 or more. SPECI is issued when the visibility is improving and changes to or passes through one or more of the following values, or when the visibility is deteriorating and passes through one or more of the following values: 1 500, 3 200 or 5 000 m. SPECI is issued when the runway visual range is improving and changes to or passes through one or more of the following values, or when the runway visual range is deteriorating and passes through one or more of the following values: 400 or 800 m. SPECI concerning the onset or cessation of ice crystals is not issued. SPECI is issued when the height of base of the lowest cloud layer of BKN or OVC extent is lifting and changes to or passes through one or more of the following values, or when the height of base of the lowest cloud layer of BKN or OVC extent is lowering and passes through one or more of the following values: 30, 180 or 450 m. SPECI is issued when the sky is obscured and the vertical visibility is improving and changes to or passes through one or more of the following values, or when the vertical visibility is deteriorating and passes through one or more of the following values: 30, 180 or 450 m. In local routine and special reports, an averaging period for surface wind observation is 10 minutes. In local routine and special reports and in METAR and SPECI, variations of wind direction are given if the total variation is 60o or more with mean wind speeds above 6 km/h (3 kt). In local routine and special reports and in METAR and SPECI, wind direction is indicated as VRB when a variation of wind direction is 60o or more with mean wind speeds below 6 km/h (3 kt).
2.3.2* e)
2.3.2* f)
2.3.2* h) 2.3.2* i)
2.3.2* k)
4.1.3.1 4.1.4.2 b) 1)
4.1.4.2 b) 2) 4.1.4.2 b) 3)
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2 JAPAN 4.1.4.2 e) 4.2.4.1
SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) In local routine and special reports, when a wind speed of 200 km/h (100 kt) or more is reported, it is indicated as it is. In local routine and special reports and in METAR and SPECI, visibility is expressed in steps of 100 m even when the visibility is less than 800 m. It is indicated as it is, regardless of whether its value is 10 km or more. In local routine and special reports, the abbreviation CAVOK is not used. When the visibility is not the same in different directions, the visibility explained by 1) or 2) or 3) below and its general direction in relation to the aerodrome indicated by reference to one of the eight points of the compass are reported in addition to the prevailing visibility. 1) The visibility, whose value is twice the prevailing visibility or more, is observed when the prevailing visibility is 5 000 m or less. 2) The visibility, whose value is 50 per cent of the prevailing visibility or less, is observed when the prevailing visibility is 5 000 m or less. 3) The visibility, whose value is 5 000 m or less than 50 per cent of the prevailing visibility, is observed when the prevailing visibility is more than 5 000 m.
4.2.4.4*
4.3.4 4.3.5* 4.3.6.1 4.3.6.2* 4.3.6.3
In local routine and special reports, the averaging period for runway visual range values is 10 minutes. In METAR and SPECI, the runway visual range is based on the light intensity actually in use on that runway. The reporting scale consists of increments of 50 m for runway visual range below 800 m and increments of 100 m for above 800 m. The upper limit for runway visual range is 1 800 m. In local routine and special reports and in METAR and SPECI: a) when runway visual range is above the maximum value, it is indicated as P1800; b) when runway visual range is below the minimum value, it is indicated as M0050.
4.4.2.5* 4.5.4.1* c)
When a thunderstorm is observed, it is reported as TS regardless of its location. When a funnel cloud is observed, it is reported as VCFC regardless of its location. The height of the base of cloud is reported in steps of 30 m (100 ft) up to 1 500 m (5 000 ft), in steps of 300 m (1 000 ft) between 1 500 m (5 000 ft) and 9 000 m (30 000 ft) and in steps of 1 500 m (5 000 ft) above 9 000 m (30 000 ft). In local routine and special reports, the abbreviations CAVOK and NSC are not used. If there are no clouds of operational significance, no cumulonimbus and no restriction on vertical visibility and if SKC is not appropriate, types of clouds are reported. In METAR and SPECI, the code words COR and NIL are not used to indicate a correction and missing report, respectively.
4.5.4.1* f)
Table A3-2
12/12/06
JAPAN 3
Remark: The consultation on the introduction of the use of the code words COR and NIL is ongoing.
APPENDIX 6 1.1.4 SIGMET information concerning obscured thunderstorms (OBSC TS), thunderstorms with hail (OBSC/EMBD/FRQ/SQL TS), icing due to freezing rain (SEV ICE (FZRA)), mountain waves (SEV MTW), duststorms (HVY DS) and sandstorms (HVY SS) is not issued. Aerodrome warnings are issued in plain language. Remark: The consultation on the introduction of the use of the template for aerodrome warnings is ongoing.
5.1.1
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12/12/06
SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) CHAPTER 2 2.2.3* The ISO-9000 quality system has not been established.
KYRGYZSTAN 1
CHAPTER 4 4.6.1.1 Wind speed is reported in metres per second (MPS).
CHAPTER 5 5.3.1* Not implemented due to the lack of ADS.
CHAPTER 6 6.6.2 Area forecasts up to FL 150 are issued in the ROFOR code format.
APPENDIX 2 2.2 No notifications are sent to the WAFCs.
APPENDIX 3 2.3.1 c) Local special reports are not issued for an increase in air temperature of 2C.
APPENDIX 5 5.1 u) The forecast lowest QNH is expressed in mm HG.
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16/2/06 15/6/05
LATVIA 1
Information concerning the accidental release of radioactive materials into the atmosphere is not supplied to ACC/FIC and AIS units. Remark. The coordination arrangements between the appropriate authorities are being established. Expected to be implemented in 2007.
CHAPTER 4 4.3.2 Note 4.4.2 Note When meteorological information is extracted from the local routine and special reports for inclusion in ATIS broadcasts manually, the following differences occur: the visibility value is reported in steps of 100 m when the visibility is 500 m or more but less than 800 m, and three cloud layers only are included; moderate intensity indicator of the reported present weather phenomena is not used; and recent weather information is not extracted from the local routine and special reports for inclusion in ATIS.
Remark: Due to obsolete software of ATIS system, the requirements will be fully complied with in October 2006. 4.4.2 b) 4.4.3 SPECI reports are not issued. Remark: In accordance with EUR ANP. 4.5.1 i) 4.6.1.1 At Liepaja and Ventspils aerodromes, cloud type is not available in automated reports. At Riga aerodrome in local routine and special reports, the surface wind mean direction is reported in magnetic degrees. Remark: Local routine and special reports are used only for ATC purposes and ATIS broadcasts. 4.6.2.1 Definition of prevailing visibility is not applicable for Liepaja and Ventspils aerodromes; for Riga aerodrome it is applicable when automated equipment for the measurement of visibility is used. Remark: Priority is given to the concept of visibility representative of areas of concern to the safety of flight operations. 4.6.2.3* At Riga aerodrome the reported visibility in METAR is representative of the touchdown zone of the runway in use when automated equipment for the measurement of visibility is not used. At Liepaja and Ventspils aerodromes the reported visibility representative of the point of observation is obtained from a stand-alone weather observing system. Phenomena in the vicinity of the aerodrome are not included in automated reports.
4.6.4.3*
22/9/06
2 LATVIA CHAPTER 5 5.2 a)
Routine aircraft observations during en-route and climb-out phases of the flight are not made. Remark: ATS/MET reporting points within Riga FIR are not established.
CHAPTER 6 6.2.1 Aerodrome forecasts for Ventspils aerodrome are not issued. Remark: No requirements from operators. Compliance is expected by 2008. 6.6.3 Area forecasts for low-level flights are only issued during the daytime period. Remark: Due to the low density of traffic operation below flight level 100 during night hours. Compliance is expected by 2007.
CHAPTER 7 7.2.1 AIRMET information is only issued during the daytime period. Remark: Due to the low density of traffic operating below flight level 100 during night hours. Compliance is expected by 2007. 7.4.1 Wind shear warnings are issued for Riga aerodrome only.
CHAPTER 8 8.1.1 Aerodrome climatological summaries and tables are available only for Riga aerodrome. Remark: Compliance is expected by 2008.
APPENDIX 2 2.2 Notification concerning significant discrepancies detected or reported in respect of WAFS products is not sent to the WAFC concerned. Remark: The reporting procedure is not clearly determined by the WAFC concerned. APPENDIX 3 2.1.1 Local routine and special reports at Liepaja and Ventspils aerodromes are not issued in abbreviated plain language in accordance with the template shown in Table A3-1. Remark: Due to technical characteristics of observing systems.
22/9/06
SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) 2.3.1 c)
LATVIA 3
Local special reports due to an increase in air temperature of 2oC or more are not issued at Liepaja and Ventspils aerodromes. Remark: Due to technical characteristics of observing systems.
2.3.1 d)
The occurrence of moderate/severe turbulence, moderate/severe icing and winds shear in the approach and climb-out areas are criteria for the issuance of local special reports. At Liepaja and Ventspils aerodromes (during non-operational hours of the aerodromes) automated local special reports when IC, DR (DU, SA, SN), BL (DU, SA, SN), TS, SQ, VA and FC occurs are not issued. Remark: Absence of technical capabilities for the automatic observing system. Detailed information for pilots attention is given in Latvia AIP.
2.3.1 e)
2.3.2* f), i), k)
RVR, cloud base and vertical visibility thresholds for the issuance of local special reports are determined specifically for Riga aerodrome. Remark: To reduce the number of updates to the ATIS, thresholds have been agreed during consultation with ATS authority.
2.3.2* d)
The thresholds for the wind changes through values of operational significance are not established. Remark: The threshold for the runway tailwind and crosswind components changes are established in accordance with ICAO Procedures for Air Navigation Services Air Traffic Management (PANS-ATM, Doc 4444) requirements only for aerodrome control tower (TWR) purposes.
4.1.1.1*
Surface wind is observed at a height of 6 m above the runway at Liepaja and Ventspils aerodromes. Remark: Due to technical characteristics of the observing system. Compliance is expected by 2013.
4.1.4.1
At Riga aerodrome in local routine and special reports the surface wind direction is reported in magnetic degrees. Remark: Local routine and special reports are used only for ATC purposes and ATIS broadcasts supporting flight operations.
4.1.4.2 b) 2), e)
In automated reports for Liepaja and Ventspils aerodromes (during non-operational hours of the aerodromes), wind direction is reported as variable when the wind speed is 3 kt and less. When for meteorological broadcasts at Liepaja and Ventspils aerodromes local routine and special reports are used, wind speed of 99 kt or more is always reported as observed value. Remark: Software modification is expected to be implemented by 2007.
4.2.4.4*
In METAR, for Riga aerodrome the visibility value representative of the touchdown zone of a runway in use is reported when automated equipment for the measurement of visibility is not used. Remark: In this case priority is given to the concept of visibility more representative of areas of concern to the safety of flight operations.
22/9/06
4 LATVIA
SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) In reports for Liepaja and Ventspils aerodromes, the visibility value is derived from point of measurement without directional variations measurements.
4.4.2.3*
The following weather phenomena are not reported in the automated reports (during nonoperational hours of the aerodromes): SG, PL, IC, GR, GS, SA, DU, FU, VA, PO, SQ, FC, DS and SS. Remark: At present, such information is not available from the automatic unmanned observing system. The meteorological optical range (MOR) is the coding criterion used for the FG and BR abbreviations.
4.4.2.4*
The following characteristics of present weather phenomena are not reported in the automated reports (during non-operational hours of the aerodromes): TS, SH, FZ, BL and DR. The proximity indicator VC in the automated reports (during non-operations hours of the aerodromes) is not included. Remark: At present, such information is not available from the automatic unmanned observing system. The meteorological optical range (MOR) is the coding criterion used for the FG and BR abbreviations.
4.4.2.5*
4.5.1*
Cloud observations are made near one of the touchdown zones of the runway at Liepaja and Ventspils aerodromes. Remark: Observations are made by a stand-alone observation system. Compliance is expected by 2013.
4.8.1.2*
At Riga aerodrome in local routine and special reports, moderate/severe turbulence, moderate/severe icing and wind shear are reported as supplementary information. No supplementary information is reported in the automated reports (during non-operational hours of the aerodromes).
4.9.1.2*
The abbreviation NDV in automated reports (during non-operational hours of aerodromes) is not used. Remark: Software modification is expected to be implemented by 2007.
4.9.1.3*
The following types of present weather phenomena IC, DR (DU, SA, SN), BL (DU, SA, SN) TS, SQ, VA and FC are not reported in automated reports (during non-operational hours of the aerodromes) and the abbreviation UP is not used. Remark: Software modification is expected to be implemented by 2007.
4.9.1.4*
The reporting of missing cloud types using /// and the abbreviation NCD in automated reports (during non-operational hours of the aerodromes) is not used. Remark: Software modification is expected to be implemented by 2007.
22/9/06
LATVIA 5
The abbreviation REUP in automated reports (during non-operational hours of the aerodromes) is not used. Remark: Software modification is expected to be implemented by 2007.
Table A3-2
The abbreviation FZUP in automated reports (during non-operational hours of the aerodromes) is not used.
APPENDIX 4 3.1.1 The MWO does not receive routine air-reports by voice communications and disseminate them to WAFCs and other meteorological offices. Remark: Routine aircraft observations are not made.
APPENDIX 5 1.2.2* 1.3.1 a)* In TAF for Liepaja aerodrome, the lowest forecast visibility is always given. The surface wind criteria for the inclusion of change groups in TAF or for the amendment of TAF are not used. Remark: The threshold values of surface wind are not established by the MET and ATS authorities and operators. Compliance is expected by 2007. 2.2.2 c) The criteria for indicating surface wind changes in landing forecasts are not used. Remark: The threshold values of surface wind are not established by the MET and ATS authorities and operators. Compliance is expected by 2007.
APPENDIX 8 1.1 b), f) Data in digital form not supplied. Automated pre-flight information systems for self-briefing purposes have not been established. Remark: Will be implemented in 2008. 3.3.1 g) 3.3.1 h) Satellite images are available at Riga aerodrome briefing only. Ground-based weather radar information is not available. Remark: Will be implemented in 2007.
APPENDIX 9 1.3 e) 3.1. b) 3) Information concerning the accidental release of radioactive materials into the atmosphere is not supplied to FIC/ACC and AIS.
22/9/06
6 LATVIA
SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) Remark: The coordination arrangements between the appropriate authorities are under consideration. Compliance is expected by 2007.
APPENDIX 10 5.3.2* VOLMET broadcast has differences from standard radiotelephony phraseologies. Remark: Due to obsolete software of VOLMET system. implemented in October 2006. New VOLMET system will be
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22/9/06
SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) CHAPTER 4 4.3.2 a) 4.4.2 a) Local routine and special reports are not issued at Kaunas aerodrome.
LITHUANIA 1
Remark: Outdated meteorological equipment. Will be able to comply with the Standard by 2006. CHAPTER 6 6.6.3 Area forecasts for low-level flights are prepared every 3 hours in the daytime. Remark: Low flight intensity. By 2005, area forecasts for low-level flights will be prepared every 3 hours in the daytime and every 6 hours at night. CHAPTER 7 7.4.1 Wind shear warnings for Kaunas, Palanga and Siauliai aerodromes are prepared on the basis of aircraft observations during the climb-out or approach phases of flight. This information is included in METAR/SPECI. Remark: There are no forecasts at these aerodromes. APPENDIX 3 4.1.2.1 Surface wind displays are not available at the air traffic service unit at Kaunas aerodrome. Remark: Outdated meteorological equipment. Will be able to comply with the Standard by 2006. 4.1.3.1 b) In the METAR/SPECI reports, the averaging period for wind observations at Kaunas aerodrome is 2 minutes. Remark: Outdated meteorological equipment. Will be able to comply with the Standard by 2006. 4.3.3.1 There are no RVR displays at the Kaunas aerodrome control centre. Remark: Outdated meteorological equipment. Will be able to comply with the Standard by 2006. 4.3.4 b) In the METAR/SPECI reports, the averaging period for runway visual range observations at Kaunas aerodrome is 1 minute. Remark: Outdated meteorological equipment. Will be able to comply with the Standard by 2006. APPENDIX 9 1.1 1.2 Local routine and special reports are not issued at Kaunas aerodrome. Remark: Outdated meteorological equipment. Will be able to comply with the Standard by 2006. ___________________
15/6/05
SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) CHAPTER 2 2.2.3* 2.2.4* 2.2.5* 2.2.6* Does not comply with ISO 9000, except for KLIA Meteorology Office.
MALAYSIA 1
CHAPTER 3 3.5 The MWOs for Kuala Lumpur FIR and Kota Kinabalu FIR are not operational.
CHAPTER 4 4.8* Volcanic activity observation not implemented.
CHAPTER 5 5.3.1* ADS not implemented.
APPENDIX 3 2.1.1 METAR COR and SPECI COR are not issued. Remark: Changing will involve change of system. 2.3.2* e) 2.3.2* f) 4.1.2.1 4.3.2.2* SPECI reports are issued in respect to visibility changing to or passing 5 000 m and 800 m. SPECI reports on RVR are not issued. In some airports, wind reports in meteorological stations and ATS are not from the same sensors. Automated equipment for assessing RVR available only at KLIA.
APPENDIX 5 1.1 TAF COR is not issued. Remark: Changing will involve change of system.
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15/6/05
SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) CHAPTER 2
NEW ZEALAND 1
2.2.2*
Remark: Meteorological suppliers are required to establish quality assurance procedures compliant with the requirements of New Zealand Civil Aviation Rule, Part 174. Operators requiring meteorological service shall notify a certified meteorological service provider.
2.3
CHAPTER 3 3.4.2 b) SIGMET information is issued for the New Zealand FIR and for the Auckland Oceanic FIR north of latitude S60. Information on the accidental release of radioactive materials into the atmosphere is not readily available.
3.4.2 g)
CHAPTER 4 4.1.5 4.4.1 Observation systems are not installed to measure runway visual range. Reports of routine observations are identified as SPECI reports when the observed conditions meet the criteria used for special observations. Runway visual range is not reported for precision approach runways. Runway visual range observations are only made for specific take-off operations at approved aerodromes, using a human observer system. The height of the base of clouds reported will not be restricted to 1 500 m (5 000 ft).
4.6.3
4.6.5.1
CHAPTER 6 6.5 Route forecasts are issued in a self-evident plain language form.
CHAPTER 7 7.4 Information about wind shear observed on the approach or take-off paths is included, when appropriate, in METAR and SPECI reports. Information on the expected existence of wind shear is not provided.
CHAPTER 9 General The type, the format and the means and the point of supply of meteorological information to operators and flight crew members are as agreed between the meteorological service provider and the operator or flight crew member.
15/6/05
2 NEW ZEALAND APPENDIX 3 2.2 2.3.2* e) 2.3.2* f) The term CAVOK is not used.
The following criteria are used for horizontal visibility: 800, 1 500, 3 000, 5 000 and 8 000 m. Runway visual range is not reported for precision approach runways. Runway visual range observations are made only for specific take-off operations at approved aerodromes, using a human observer system. The following criteria are used for the height of the base of the lowest cloud layer or mass of BKN or OVC extent C 200 (at selected aerodromes), 500, 1 000 and 1 500 ft. Vertical visibility is not available. Due to operational restrictions at Wellington International Airport, the surface wind is measured at 6 m (20 ft). At all wind speeds and with any amount of variation in direction, wind direction will only be reported as variable AVRB@ when it is impossible to determine a single wind direction. When wind speeds are 100 kt or greater, the exact wind speed is reported. The term CAVOK is not used. When the horizontal visibility is expected to be 10 km or more, it will be coded in whole kilometres followed immediately by the letters km, e.g. 15 km. When the visibility is not the same in different directions, the lowest visibility is reported; when the visibility in one or more directions is more than 50 per cent above the lowest visibility, the lowest visibility is reported with its general direction in relation to the site of the meteorological station. When the lowest visibility is less than 1 500 m and the visibility in another direction is more than 5 000 m, the higher visibility is also reported with its general direction. Intensity will be reported with ASH@ to indicate the intensity of precipitation in showers. Intensity will be reported with ATS@ to indicate the intensity of precipitation associated with thunderstorms. VC (vicinity) may be used with RA, DZ or SN when the observer has evidence that the observed precipitation is of the type described.
2.3.2* i)
2.3.2* k) 4.1.1.1*
4.1.4.2 b)
4.1.4.2 e) 4.2.4.1
4.2.4.4*
4.4.2.5*
4.5.4.1* d)
Vertical visibility is not available.
APPENDIX 4 4.2 Forms for special air-reports of volcanic activity are not available. However, a volcanic activity report form for use by pilots is available from the civil aviation authority website.
15/6/05
SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) APPENDIX 5 1.2.2*
NEW ZEALAND 3
The term CAVOK is not used. When the horizontal visibility is expected to be 10 km or more, it will be coded in whole kilometres followed immediately by the letters km, e.g. 15 km. Vertical visibility forecasts are not available. The term CAVOK is not used. The following criteria are used for horizontal visibility: 800, 1 500, 3 000, 5 000 and 8 000 m. The following criteria are used for the height of the base of the lowest cloud layer or mass of BKN or OVC extent C 200 (at selected aerodromes), 500, 1 000 and 1 500 ft. Vertical visibility forecasts are not available. The following criteria are used for horizontal visibility: 800, 1 500, 3 000, 5 000 and 8 000 m. The following criteria are used for the height of the base of the lowest cloud layer or mass of BKN or OVC extent: 200 (at selected aerodromes), 500, 1 000 and 1 500 ft. The term CAVOK is not used. Vertical visibility forecasts are not available.
1.2.4* 1.3.1* b) 1.3.1* e)
1.3.1* h) 2.2.3 2.2.5
2.2.6
APPENDIX 6 1.1.1 In SIGMETs issued for the New Zealand FIR, the date-time groups are given in both local time and UTC. SIGMET information for volcanic ash and tropical cyclones is not issued in graphical format. Information about wind shear observed on the approach or take-off paths is included, when appropriate, in METAR and SPECI reports. Information on the expected existence of wind shear is not provided.
1.1.6* 6.1* 6.2
APPENDIX 9 3.1 ASHTAMs are not issued.
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15/6/05
SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) CHAPTER 4 4.5.1 a) METAR COR and SPECI COR are not issued.
PORTUGAL 1
Remark: AMOS (aerodrome meteorological observing system) is not prepared to comply. A new AMOS is expected to be operational by 31 December 2005. 4.5.1 d) Identification of a missing report is not indicated. Remark: AMOS is not prepared to comply. A new AMOS is expected to be operational by 31 December 2005.
CHAPTER 7 7.4 Wind shear warnings are not available for approach and take-off paths. Remark: No detection equipment available.
APPENDIX 3 2.2 CAVOK is not used in local routine and special reports. Remark: AMOS is not prepared to comply. A new AMOS is expected to be operational by 31 December 2005. 4.1.4.2 b) 1) 4.1.4.2 b) 2) When the total variation in wind direction is between 60 and 180 and the wind speed is 3 kt, the wind direction is indicated as variable. Remark: AMOS is not prepared to comply. A new AMOS is expected to be operational by 31 December 2005. 4.1.4.2 e) Wind speeds of more than 100 kt will be indicated with three digits in METAR and SPECI reports and will not be reported as ABV99KT in local routine and special reports. Remark: AMOS is not prepared to comply. A new AMOS is expected to be operational by 31 December 2005. 4.1.4.3 The location along the runway where the surface wind is observed is not reported. Remark: AMOS is not prepared to comply. A new AMOS is expected to be operational by 31 December 2005. 4.2.4.1 Visibility will be expressed in steps of 100 m for values observed in the range 500 to 800 m. Remark: AMOS is not prepared to comply. A new AMOS is expected to be operational by 31 December 2005.
15/6/05
2 PORTUGAL 4.2.4.2 Visibility is not reported along the runway(s).
Remark: AMOS is not prepared to comply. A new AMOS is expected to be operational by 31 December 2005. 4.3.6.1 RVR will be reported in steps of 50 m from 0 to 800 m. Remark: AMOS is not prepared to comply. A new AMOS is expected to be operational by 31 December 2005. 4.3.6.3 The minimum and the maximum values of RVR determined by the system (i.e. AMOS) are not reported. Remark: AMOS is not prepared to comply. A new AMOS is expected to be operational by 31 December 2005. 4.3.6.4 b) The location where the RVR is observed is always indicated in the local routine and special reports. Remark: AMOS is not prepared to comply. A new AMOS is expected to be operational by 31 December 2005. 4.3.6.4 c) The RVR value of mid-point is not indicated in the local routine and special reports. Remark: AMOS is not prepared to comply. A new AMOS is expected to be operational by 31 December 2005.
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15/6/05
SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) CHAPTER 3 3.4.2 c)
REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA 1
The scheme of reception of the information concerning the release of radioactive materials into the atmosphere is under decision. A meteorological watch office does not supply flight information and area control centres and aeronautical information service units with information concerning the accidental release of radioactive materials into the atmosphere in the area of responsibility or its adjacent areas.
3.4.2 g)
CHAPTER 4 4.6.3.3 The runway visual range shall be reported throughout periods when the visibility is 2 000 m or less at dusk and at night and 1 000 m or less during the day. Remark: At the request of the ATS unit.
CHAPTER 6 6.2.3 Note The visibility indicated in TAF refers to the forecast minimum visibility. Remark: From an operational point of view, minimum visibility is the most important information for aerodromes with one RWY. All aerodromes in the Republic of Moldova have only one RWY.
CHAPTER 8 General Aeronautical climatological information is temporarily unavailable until October 2007. Remark: Due to a modification in the meteorological services, continuous data on observations made over a period of five years are missing.
CHAPTER 9 9.4.6 The meteorological authority shall retain information supplied to flight crew members for a period of 10 days from the date of issue. For the supply of information for a period longer than 10 days, the meteorological authority will send the corresponding request to the WAFC. Remark: Absence of technical capabilities.
APPENDIX 3 2.3.2* g) 2.3.2* h) Special reports are also issued when there is a deterioration of MOR visibility in showers less than 1 000 m and 600 m, and an improvement of MOR visibility in showers up to 600 m and higher, and 1 000 m and higher. Remark: At the request of the ATS unit. * Recommended Practice
15/6/05
2 REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA 4.4.2.5*
In local routine and special reports, the AVCTS@ abbreviation is used to indicate thunderstorms ATS@ in the vicinity of the aerodrome. Remark: At the request of the ATS unit.
Table A3-1
Local routine and special reports for dissemination at the aerodrome are presented in a template in accordance with the local ATS unit. Remark: At the request of the ATS unit.
APPENDIX 9 1.3 b) SIGMET and AIRMET information referring to other FIR/UIRs within a distance of 925 km (500 NM) are not supplied to flight information and area control centres. Absence of technical capabilities.
1.3 c)
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15/6/05
SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) CHAPTER 4 4.3.2 a) and Note 4.4.2 a) and Note Not issued due to technical reasons.
ROMANIA 1
Remark: Due to the national legal procedures and technical aspects, compliance is expected to be implemented by January 2006. 4.6.1.1 Not complied with due to technical reasons. Remark: Due to the national legal procedures and technical aspects, compliance is expected to be implemented by January 2006.
CHAPTER 5 5.3.1* Not applied due to technical reasons. Remark: Due to the national legal procedures and technical aspects, compliance is expected to be implemented by January 2006.
APPENDIX 3 3.2 Not issued due to technical reasons. Remark: Due to the national legal procedures and technical aspects, compliance is expected to be implemented by January 2006. 4.1.4.1 4.1.4.3 4.9* Not complied with due to technical reasons. Remark: Due to the national legal procedures and technical aspects, compliance is expected to be implemented by January 2006.
APPENDIX 4 1.1 1.2 Not applied due to technical reasons. Remark: Due to the national legal procedures and technical aspects, compliance is expected to be implemented by January 2006.
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15/6/05
SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) CHAPTER 4 4.6.1.1
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 1
The unit used to measure surface wind speed is metres per second (m/s) in METAR and SPECI. Remark: The Russian Federation uses the metric system of measurement.
CHAPTER 5 5.8 Information on atmospheric meteorological parameters in automated air-reports is not transmitted. Remark: There is no appropriate telecommunication means.
CHAPTER 6 General GAMET and AIRMET information is completed in plain language with accepted abbreviations (local area, flight area and ATS region forecasts). Remark: The difference is determined by national operational requirements. 6.2 The unit used to forecast surface wind speed is metres per second (m/s) in TAF. Remark: The Russian Federation uses the metric system of measurement. 6.4.1 Forecasts for take-off are prepared only at the request of the aircraft flight crew. Remark: National practice.
CHAPTER 7 General GAMET and AIRMET information is completed in plain language with accepted abbreviations (local area, flight area and ATS region forecasts). Remark: The difference is determined by national operational requirements.
APPENDIX 3
Table A3-4
Wind direction is included in a routine and special report taking into account the magnetic deviation of the aerodrome. Remark: The difference is determined by national operational requirements.
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15/6/05
SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) CHAPTER 4 4.6.1.1
SLOVAKIA 1
The unit used for wind speed is metres per second. The abbreviation MPS or an indication of the unit is used in all reports.
CHAPTER 6 General The unit used for wind speed is metres per second. The abbreviation MPS or an indication of the unit is used in all forecasts. Trend forecasts are not appended to a SPECI.
6.3.3
APPENDIX 3 4.1.4.2 b) 1) When total variation is between 60 and 180, it is reported as the two extreme directions when wind speed is 3 mps (6 kt) or more. When total variation is between 60 and 180, it is reported as variable, with no mean value when wind speed is 3 mps (6 kt) or less. In local routine and special reports, minimum visibility representative of the aerodrome is reported. In METAR and SPECI, a) if visibility in one or more directions is more than 50 per cent above the lowest visibility, the lowest visibility observed is reported and its general direction in relation to the site of the meteorological station indicated by reference to one of the eight points of the compass. If the lowest visibility is observed in more than one direction, the most operationally significant direction is reported. b) if the lowest visibility is less than 1 500 m and the visibility in another direction is more than 5 000 m, the maximum visibility is reported and its general direction in relation to the site of the meteorological station indicated by reference to one of the eight points of the compass. If the highest visibility is observed in more than one direction, then the most operationally significant direction is reported. When the visibility is fluctuating rapidly and significant directional variations cannot be given, the lowest visibility is reported, with no indication of direction. The corresponding template is given below:
4.1.4.2 b) 2)
4.2.4.2 4.2.4.4*
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2 SLOVAKIA
Visibility (M)
Minimum visibility (M)
Nnnn
CAVOK
0350 7000 9999 0800E
CAVOK
Direction of the minimum visibility (C) Maximum visibility (C)
N or NE or E or SE or S or SW or W or NW Nnnn
1100SE 7000NW 1200S 6000W
Direction of the maximum visibility Unidirectional visibility (C)
N or NE or E or SE or S or SW or W or NW NDV NDV
APPENDIX 5 1.2.2* 2.2.3 Note Minimum visibility is forecasted. In trend forecasts, visibility refers to the forecast minimum visibility.
APPENDIX 8 4.5.1* c) Significant weather charts for low-level flights are not issued.
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SLOVENIA 1
A meteorological watch office does not supply flight information and area control centres and aeronautical information service units with information concerning the accidental release of radioactive materials into the atmosphere in the area of responsibility.
CHAPTER 4 4.6.5.1 If clouds of operational significance are reported, clouds without operational significance are also reported.
CHAPTER 6 6.4 Forecasts for take-off are not provided specifically. Remark: No specific operational requirement has been expressed by the users. TAF and TREND forecasts provide the information needed.
APPENDIX 5 5 GAMET forecast is not prepared. Remark: In agreement with users GAMET forecast is replaced by GAFOR and low-level SIGWX chart valid up to FL120.
APPENDIX 6 2.1.4 AIRMET is issued for cruising levels below FL120 for the following phenomena: surface wind speed surface visibility widespread mean surface speed above 60 km (30 kt) not reported in AIRMET widespread areas affected by reduction to less than 5 000 m, including the weather phenomena causing the reduction of visibility not reported in AIRMET mountain obscuration not reported in AIRMET widespread areas of broken or overcast cloud with height of base less than 300 m (1 000 ft) above ground level not reported in AIRMET any appearance of cumulonimbus clouds not reported in AIRMET any appearance of towering cumulus clouds not reported in AIRMET.
mountain obscuration cloud
cumulonimbus clouds towering cumulus clouds
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) CHAPTER 4 4.3.2 a)
SPAIN 1
Local routine reports are not issued. At aerodromes with departure and arrival control, the air traffic controller verbally provides information on at least the following: wind, temperature and dew-point temperature, and QNH altimeter setting. There is an automatic terminal area information service for Spanish international airports which broadcasts in English on VHF frequencies for arriving and departing aircraft. The following information is broadcast: wind, visibility and runway visual range (RVR), present weather, cloud and vertical visibility, when applicable, temperature and dew-point temperature, QNH altimeter setting, trend forecasts when applicable, and information on significant phenomena in the approach areas of the aerodrome.
4.4.2 a)
Local special reports are not issued.
CHAPTER 6 6.6.3 Normally, SPECIs will not be accompanied by trend forecasts.
CHAPTER 7 7.3.1 7.4.1 Aerodrome warnings are not normally issued for airports of the Canary Islands. Observed wind shear warnings issued to aircraft will be those which have previously been communicated to air traffic control centres by other aircraft. Forecast wind shear warnings will not be issued.
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) CHAPTER 4 4.4.2 b) SPECI is not issued in Sweden. Remark: METAR is issued every half-hour.
SWEDEN 1
CHAPTER 7 7.3.1 Aerodrome warnings will normally not be issued for meteorological conditions that could adversely affect aircraft on the ground, including parked aircraft. Due to limited capacity for maintaining a continuous survey of wind shear conditions, wind shear warnings are not issued. Information on the observed occurrence of wind shear at an aerodrome is included in routine observations and reports issued at that aerodrome. Remark: Not included in Swedish regulations due to the absence of severe wind shear conditions.
7.4.1
CHAPTER 11 11.5 11.6.1 11.6.2 SPECI is not issued in Sweden. Remark: METAR is issued every half-hour.
APPENDIX 3 4.1.4.3 d) Minimum wind is not included in local routine and special reports. Remark: Will be revised in our regulations in 2005.
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) CHAPTER 4 4.3.2 a) 4.4.2 b) 4.5.1 i) 4.6.4.3* Local routine reports are disseminated at Zurich and Geneva airports. SPECI is not disseminated.
SWITZERLAND 1
Vertical visibility is assessed in relation to the type of present weather and visibility. In Zurich and Geneva, the present weather for METAR is representative of the conditions at the observatory. If clouds of operational significance are reported, also the clouds without operational significance are reported.
4.6.5.1
CHAPTER 5 5.8 The relay of air-reports by voice communication by the ATS unit to the MWO is not fully established.
CHAPTER 6 6.2.3 d) 6.2.3 f) The missing and cancelled forecast identifiers are not included in the TAF according to the Standard. Remark: The Standard will be complied with by the end of 2005. 6.4 Forecasts for take-off are not provided specifically. TAF and TREND forecasts provide the information. GAMET are issued every 3 hours between 0500 UTC and 1100 UTC (1400 UTC) in winter (summer), respectively.
6.6.3
CHAPTER 7 7.4.1 Wind shear warnings are issued only at Zurich airport.
CHAPTER 9 9.2.1 b) Tropopause height and temperature are only provided for Switzerland FIR/UIR. Direction, speed and height of maximum wind are not provided. Forecasts for take-off are not provided specifically. TAF and TREND forecasts provide the information.
9.2.1 d)
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2 SWITZERLAND APPENDIX 3 2.1.1
Local routine and special reports do not comply with the Standard. Remark: At Zurich airport, the Standard will be complied with after 2005; in Geneva, after 2006.
2.1.2 2.3.1
SPECI is not issued. Criteria for local special reports are applied as to be representative for the situation at the observatory. Local routine and special reports are averaged over 10 minutes. Remark: At Zurich airport, the Standard will be complied with after 2005; in Geneva, after 2006.
4.1.3.1 a)
4.1.4.2 b)
Variation is reported for wind speed greater than 3 kt. Variation is also reported for values greater than 180. Remark: At Zurich airport, the Standard will be complied with after 2005; in Geneva, after 2006.
4.1.4.3 b)
Local routine and special reports are not representative of the conditions along the runway. Remark: At Zurich airport, the Standard will be complied with after 2005; in Geneva, after 2006.
4.1.4.3 d)
Local routine and special reports do not indicate the minimum speed in conditions with gusts. Remark: At Zurich airport, the Standard will be complied with after 2005; in Geneva, after 2006.
4.2.2* 4.2.3*
No displays of the visibility sensors are situated in the ATS units. No one-minute average for visibility sensor values is used. Remark: With the introduction of the new local report at Zurich (after 2005) and Geneva (after 2006) airports, the medium of the last three one-minute average values of the visibility sensors will be published.
4.3.4
10-minute averages are used for local reports. Remark: At Zurich airport, the Standard will be complied with after 2005; in Geneva, after 2006.
4.3.5*
In METAR, the RVR is based on the actual runway light intensity. Remark: At Zurich and at Geneva airports, the Standard will be complied with in 2005.
4.3.6.2*
The upper limit for reporting RVR is 1 500 m. In local routine reports, the abbreviations ABV and BLW are not used and the position along the runway is not indicated. Remark: At Zurich airport, the Recommended Practice will be complied with after 2005; in Geneva, after 2006.
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SWITZERLAND 3
At Zurich airport, VCTS is not reported. VC is also used for weather phenomena that are observed close to the observatory but not at the observatory, as appropriate (e.g. VCSH). No display for automated equipment is provided to ATS. In local routine and special reports, the cloud base is not reported for the different runways in use. Remark: At Zurich airport, the Standard will be complied with after 2005.
4.5.2* 4.5.4.2 b)
APPENDIX 4 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.4 No routine air-reports received by voice communication are disseminated to WAFCs.
No special air-reports received by voice communication are disseminated to other MWOs.
APPENDIX 5 1.2.5* The forecast temperatures included in TAF are related to fixed time values and not to maximum or minimum temperatures. The trend forecasts for visibility appended to local routine and special reports refer to the prevailing visibility. Instead of widespread mean surface wind speed exceeding 30 kt, widespread gusts exceeding 25 kt are reported in GAMET forecasts. Example: SFC GUSTS: 10/12KT. Area of surface visibility below 5 000 m are not issued in GAMET forecasts. Mountain obscuration is not issued in GAMET forecasts. Pressure centres and fronts are not issued in GAMET forecasts. Wind at 2 000 ft is not issued in GAMET forecasts. No cloud type other than TCU and CB are issued in GAMET forecasts.
2.2.3
5.1 g)
5.1 h) 5.1 j) 5.1 q) 5.1 r) 5.1 s)
APPENDIX 6 2.1.4 AIRMET messages are issued for phenomena below FL 240. According to the issuance of GAMET messages, no information about widespread mean surface wind speed exceeding 30 kt, areas of surface visibility below 5 000 m, mountain obscuration and widespread areas of broken or overcast clouds are issued in AIRMET messages.
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4 SWITZERLAND APPENDIX 8 3.3.1 g) 3.3.1 h)
Satellite images and weather radar information are available at Zurich and Geneva airport briefings.
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) CHAPTER 2 2.2.2* 2.2.3* 2.2.4* 2.2.5* 2.2.6*
UKRAINE 1
A quality system, in conformity with the Standards of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9000, has not been introduced. Remark: Absence of a regulatory framework. Expected to be implemented by 2006.
CHAPTER 3 3.4.2 g) Information concerning the accidental release of radioactive materials into the atmosphere is not supplied. Remark: The meteorological authority is examining the issue with the appropriate authorities.
CHAPTER 4 4.3.2 a) 4.4.2 a) Local routine and special reports are issued at aerodromes that are equipped with automatic weather observing systems. At other aerodromes, the results of routine and special observations are disseminated to local users, in accordance with national regulations. Remark: Absence of technical capabilities. Expected to be implemented by 2006. 4.6.1.1 Wind speed data are reported in m/s. Remark: The measurement system has been adopted at the national level. 4.6.1.3* In METAR and SPECI reports, the representativeness of surface wind observations along the runway is not maintained; data measured in the area of the operational start are supplied in the reports. Remark: Requirements of the national regulations. 4.6.2.1 Procedures for determining visibility Afor aeronautical purposes@ are used only at one aerodrome at night-time. Procedures for determining Aprevailing visibility@ are not used. Remark: Absence of technical capabilities. Guidance is expected from WMO and ICAO. 4.6.4.1 Present weather is observed in the vicinity of the aerodrome only in the event of thunderstorm phenomena. Remark: Not included in national regulations. Expected to be implemented by 2005.
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2 UKRAINE 4.6.4.3*
SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) For METAR and SPECI reports, weather observation data are representative of the aerodrome=s vicinity only for thunderstorm phenomena. In METAR and SPECI reports, cloud observations are not representative of the entire aerodrome installation and its vicinity; observation data are reported for the LMM site. Remark: Requirements of the national regulations.
4.6.5.3*
4.7*
Not used. Remark: Absence of automatic observing systems. Expected to be implemented by 2010.
CHAPTER 5 5.3.1* Routine aircraft observations and reports using an air-ground data link and automatic dependent surveillance (ADS) do not take place in the airspace of Ukraine. Remark: Absence of technical capabilities.
CHAPTER 6 6.2.3 d) 6.2.3 f) Missing and cancelled TAF forecasts are not identified. Remark: Not included in national regulations, expected to be implemented by 2005. 6.2.3 Note Prevailing visibility is not used in TAF forecasts. Remark: Absence of requirements on the part of operators. 6.4 Forecasts for take-off are not prepared. Remark: Not included in national regulations.
CHAPTER 9 9.2.1 g) SIGMET information and appropriate air-reports relevant to the whole of the routes concerned are not received from foreign countries. Automated pre-flight information systems have not been organized. Remark: Not included in national regulations.
9.5
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) CHAPTER 11 11.1.9*
UKRAINE 3
Operational meteorological information is exchanged in the Ukraine via the GTS network. The AFTN is used as a communications back-up. Remark: Requirements of the national regulations. Expected to be implemented by 2005 with regard to the international exchange.
11.2
Operational meteorological information is exchanged in the Ukraine via the GTS network. Remark: Not included in national regulations.
11.4
Aeronautical mobile service communications are not used. Remark: Not included in national regulations.
11.6.1
SPECI reports are not included in VOLMET broadcasts. Remark: Absence of requirements on the part of operators. Not included in the EUR ANP.
APPENDIX 2 2.2 WAFCs are not notified about discrepancies with WAFS products. Remark: Not included in national regulations. Expected to be implemented by 2006.
APPENDIX 3 2.3.1 c) Local special reports are not issued when a change of 2oC occurs in air temperature. Remark: Not included in national regulations. Expected to be implemented by 2005. 2.3.1 d) Local special reports are not issued when supplementary information is available in the approach and climb-out areas, with the exception of wind shear. Remark: Not included in national regulations. Expected to be implemented by 2005. 4.1.2 Surface wind displays relating to each sensor are not used. Remark: Absence of technical capabilities. Expected to be implemented by 2006. 4.2.4.1 It is used at aerodromes that are equipped with automatic weather observing systems. At other aerodromes, visibility is reported in steps of 50 m up to 500 m inclusive. Remark: Not included in national regulations. Expected to be implemented by 2006.
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4 UKRAINE 4.3.3.1
SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) Displays are used only in automatic observing systems. Remark: Absence of technical capabilities. Expected to be implemented by 2006.
4.3.4
The averaging period of one minute for local reports and of 10 minutes for METAR/SPECI reports for runway visual range is indicated only at aerodromes where automatic observing systems are used. Remark: Absence of technical capabilities. Expected to be implemented by 2006.
4.3.6.1
It is used at aerodromes that are equipped with automatic weather observing systems. At other aerodromes, RVR is reported in steps of 50 m up to 500 m inclusive. Remark: Absence of technical capabilities. Expected to be implemented by 2006.
4.3.6.4
In local routine and special reports, the determination of the runway visual range with the indicated procedures is provided only at aerodromes where automatic observing systems are used. Remark: Absence of technical capabilities. Expected to be implemented by 2006.
4.3.6.6* a)
In METAR and SPECI, runway visual range values with a ten-minute averaging period and with a tendency to vary are provided at one aerodrome only. Remark: Absence of technical capabilities. Expected to be implemented at the main airports in 2007.
4.8.1.1*
In local routine and special reports and in METAR and SPECI, recent weather phenomena are included only at aerodromes equipped with automatic weather observing systems. Remark: Absence of technical capabilities. Expected to be implemented at the main airports in 2005.
4.8.1.2*
In local routine and special reports, recent weather phenomena are included only at aerodromes equipped with automatic weather observing systems. Remark: Requirements of the national regulations. Expected to be implemented at the main airports in 2005.
APPENDIX 4 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.4 Special air-reports are not disseminated to WAFCs or to the meteorological offices of States that border the territory of the Ukraine. Remark: For organizational reasons. Expected to be implemented by 2005.
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) APPENDIX 5 1.4*
UKRAINE 5
The PROB abbreviation is used only for thunderstorm phenomena and phenomena accompanying thunderstorms. Remark: Absence of requirements on the part of operators.
4.1.2
Forecasts in ROFOR code forms are not prepared. Remark: Absence of operators requirements.
5.1 g)
The mean wind speed is indicated in m/s. Remark: The measurement system has been adopted at the national level.
5.1 l) 5.1 m)
Levels of icing and turbulence phenomena are supplied above ground level on flat terrain. Remark: Operators requirements.
5.1 n)
The height of the mountain wave is indicatedin metres. Remark: Operators requirements.
5.1 p)
In the second section, supplementary information is included on the surface wind, the mean speed of which does not exceed 15 m/s in a large space, with an indication of wind gusts and a minimum surface air temperature during the period of validity of the forecast. Remark: Operators requirements.
APPENDIX 6 2.2* AIRMET messages are not disseminated beyond the States borders. Remark: Organizational reasons. Expected to be implemented by 2005. 5.1.1 Aerodrome warnings are prepared in the Russian language but not in the template of Table A6-2. Remark: Not included in national regulations. Expected to be implemented by 2005. 6.1* a) 6.1* b) Remote-sensing equipment is not used to detect wind shear. Remark: Absence of detection systems. Expected to be implemented by 2010. 6.2.1 Wind shear warnings are prepared in the Russian language but not in the template of Table A6-3. Remark: Not included in national regulations. Expected to be implemented by 2005.
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6 UKRAINE APPENDIX 8 1.1 f)
Automated pre-flight information systems have not been established. Remark: Not included in national regulations.
4.2.1.2
Wind and temperature charts are not prepared for low-level flights. Remark: Not included in national regulations.
5.1 5.2*
Automated pre-flight information systems have not been established. Remark: Not included in national regulations.
APPENDIX 9 1.1 a) 1.2 a) Air traffic services units are supplied with local routine and special reports following the template in Annex 3 only at aerodromes equipped with automatic weather observing systems. At other aerodromes, the results of local routine and special reports are disseminated to ATS units in accordance with national regulations. Remark: Absence of technical capabilities. Expected to be implemented by 2006. 1.3 e) 3.1 b) 3) Information concerning the accidental release of radioactive materials into the atmosphere is not supplied. Remark: The meteorological authority is examining the issue with the appropriate authorities. 3.1 c) 2) The aeronautical information service is not supplied with information concerning the effect of certain weather phenomena on aircraft operations for the preparation of aeronautical information circulars. Remark: Not included in national regulations.
APPENDIX 10 2.2.1* Components of the aeronautical fixed service (AFS) are not used for the dissemination of WAFS products. Remark: For organizational and technical reasons. Expected to be implemented by 2006. ___________________
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UNITED KINGDOM 1
The United Kingdom has established a number of meteorological stations on offshore structures that produce fully automated observations. However, these observations do not fully meet the requirements of Annex 3 with respect to the measurement of present weather and cloud. Remark: Technology is expected to emerge within 5 years that will enable fully automated observations to be used operationally. Full compliance with the recommendation anticipated by 2010.
4.1.5
Not all aerodromes with precision approach runways intended for Category II operations have automated equipment for the measurement of visibility installed. At these aerodromes, human observed visibility shall be reported. Such aerodromes will not have fully integrated automatic systems for acquisition, processing, dissemination and display in real time of the meteorological parameters affecting landing and take-off operations. Remark: All United Kingdom aerodromes with precision approach runways for Category II and III instrument and approach and landing operations have instrumented runway visual range systems installed.
4.1.6*
Not all aerodromes with precision approach runways intended for Category I operations have automated equipment for the measurement of visibility and runway visual range installed. At these aerodromes, human observed visibility and runway visual range shall be reported. Such aerodromes will not have fully integrated automatic systems for acquisition, processing, dissemination and display in real time of the meteorological parameters affecting landing and take-off operations. Remark: At present, assessment of runway visual range using forward scatter meters is not approved for use at United Kingdom aerodromes. Costs of installation of transmissometers for the measurement of instrumented runway visual range are considered prohibitive for most aerodromes offering CAT I operations. However, the United Kingdom expects to introduce assessment of runway visual range using forward scatter meters in the near future.
4.4.2 b)
Half-hourly METAR is issued for flight planning and local special reports for arriving and departing aircraft. SPECI reports are not issued. Remark: The requirement to produce SPECI has significant cost implications for United Kingdom aerodromes, with little perceived benefit. Detailed analysis of the cost versus benefit will be carried out. If this is a justified cost, this could be introduced in 2007.
APPENDIX 2 1.3.4* WAFC London will continue to issue amendments to forecasts of significant weather using abbreviated plain language messages but will not issue amended BUFR files. Remark: Introduction and use of amended BUFR files is not yet at a sufficiently mature stage to warrant operational usage. Further consideration of requirements for significant weather forecast amendments will be given by the WAFS Operations Group.
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2 UNITED KINGDOM APPENDIX 3 2.3.1 c)
Requirements for the issuance of local special reports will include criteria for increases in air temperature from 6 October 2005. Additional visibility thresholds of 2 000 m, 5 000 m (irrespective of numbers of VFR flights) and 10 km are used. Additional visibility thresholds of 150, 350 and 600 m will be used where an RVR is not available, by local arrangement at each aerodrome. Remark: Criteria exceed ICAO SARPs.
2.3.2* e)
2.3.2* f)
Special reports for RVR will only be prepared by local arrangement at each aerodrome. Remark: To reduce the number of updates to the ATIS that would be required in fluctuating visibilities, special reports for RVR are not carried out routinely; however, they are provided at individual aerodromes as agreed between the United Kingdom MET Authority, the ATS unit and the aerodrome operators.
2.3.2* i)
Additional cloud base thresholds of 300, 700, 1 500 ft (irrespective of numbers of VFR flights) and 2 000 ft for cloud layers of BKN or OVC extent are used. Remark: Criteria exceed ICAO SARPs.
2.3.2* k)
Observations of vertical visibility are not made. Remark: There is no operational requirement in the United Kingdom for observations of vertical visibility.
4.1.4.2 b) 1) 4.1.4.2 b) 2)
Variations from the mean wind direction during the past 10 minutes are reported in: b) 1) when the wind speed is more than 3 kt and in b) 2) when the wind speed is 3 kt or less. Remark: High costs to make change with little perceived benefit.
4.2.4.2
In local routine and special reports, the visibility reported is the prevailing visibility, supplemented by runway visual range measurements, where appropriate. Remark: Visibility reported in the METAR is the same in local and special reports for consistency.
4.3.2.2*
Runway visual range on some runways intended for Category I instrument approach and landing operations may be assessed by human observer. Further information is given in the United Kingdom AIP GEN 3.5. Remark: Not all aerodromes with CAT I operations have instrumented RVR installed.
4.3.6.6*
RVR trends and significant variations are not reported. Remark: There is no operational requirement for RVR tendency to be included in the METAR report.
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) 4.5.1*
UNITED KINGDOM 3
Sensors to determine cloud amount and height of base cloud for local routine and special reports are sited to give suitable indications of the height of cloud base and cloud amount at the threshold. Remark: Sensors are typically located on the aerodrome.
4.5.4.1* d) 4.5.4.1* f)
Observations of vertical visibility are not made. The reporting of clouds in the METAR of operational significance will be introduced on 6 October 2005. From this date, the abbreviation NSC (no significant cloud) will be used if there are no clouds of operational significance, no TCU or CB; the abbreviations CAVOK and SKC are not appropriate. Remark: There is no operational requirement for observations of vertical visibility.
4.8.1.3*
Information on wind shear is not added to METAR reports. Remark: Consultation on the requirement for information on wind shear in METAR reports will be carried out. If required, this could be introduced in 2007.
4.8.1.4*
Ten-minute automated reports from equipment located on some off-shore structures contain information on the state of the sea (specifically mean wave height, maximum wave height and wave period). This information is available in the associated meteorological forecast office. Remark: A review of information on sea-surface temperature and the state of the sea will be carried out with the operators concerned. If required, this could be introduced in 2007.
4.9.1.2* 4.9.1.3* 4.9.1.4*
The abbreviation ANDV@ will be introduced in automated METAR reports from 6 October 2005. The abbreviation AUP@ will be introduced in automated METAR reports from 6 October 2005. The reporting of missing cloud types using A///@ and the abbreviation ANCD@ will be introduced in automated METAR reports from 6 October 2005. The abbreviation AREUP@ will be introduced in automated METAR reports from 6 October 2005. The use of the term AMETAR COR@ to indicate the type of report will be introduced from 6 October 2005.
4.9.1.5* Table A3-2
APPENDIX 5 1.3.1* b) Additional visibility thresholds of 5 000 m (irrespective of numbers of VFR flights) and 10 km are used. Visibility thresholds of 150, 600 and 3 000 m are not used. However, visibility thresholds of 3 000 m and 7 km are used additionally for eleven civil aerodromes serving off-shore helicopter operations. Remark: Thresholds agreed in consultation with operators to provide relevant information and limit TAF length.
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4 UNITED KINGDOM 1.3.1* e)
SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) Additional cloud base thresholds of 1 500 ft and 5 000 ft for cloud layers of BKN or OVC extent are used. An additional threshold of 700 ft is used for ten civil aerodromes serving off-shore helicopter operations. Remark: Criteria exceed ICAO SARPs.
1.3.1* h)
Forecasts of vertical visibility are not issued. Remark: There is no operational requirement for observations of vertical visibility.
2.2.3
Visibility threshold of 5 000 m is used irrespective of numbers of VFR flights. Remark: Criteria exceed ICAO SARPs.
2.2.5
The cloud base threshold of 1 500 ft will be used irrespective of numbers of VFR flights, for cloud layers of BKN or OVC extent. An additional cloud base threshold of 300 ft will be used. An additional threshold of 700 ft will be used for eleven civil aerodromes serving offshore helicopter operations. Remark: Criteria exceed ICAO SARPs.
2.2.6
Forecasts of vertical visibility are not made in the United Kingdom. Remark: There is no operational requirement for observations of vertical visibility.
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UNITED STATES 1
The United States has its own standards on the qualifications and training of meteorological personnel providing service for international air navigation. Remark: Training requirements are provided for national weather service (NWS) meteorologists.
2.3.3
There are no provisions to notify the meteorological office of flight schedules, delays, or cancellation of flights.
CHAPTER 3 3.4.2 g) MWOs have no provision to supply information received concerning the accidental release of radioactive material into the atmosphere to associated ACC/FIC. MWOs do not supply information on location, date, time and forecast trajectories of radioactive material released into the atmosphere. CHAPTER 4 4.3.2 a) 4.4.2 a) 4.5.1 a) 4.5.1 d) 4.6.2.1 4.6.3.3 4.6.4.4* Local routine and special reports are not issued.
The field d) is also used to denote a correction to the METAR/SPECI by COR.
Visibility is reported in statute miles. RVR values in the METAR/SPECI are reported in feet (ft). The following weather elements are augmented manually at designated automated station observation sites: FC, TS, GR, GS and VA. At selected airports, additional present weather elements may be provided. With the exception of volcanic ash, present weather is reported when prevailing visibility is less than 7 statute miles or considered operationally significant. Volcanic ash is always reported when observed. Practice is to use AUTO in the METAR/SPECI during operational hours of the aerodrome.
4.7*
CHAPTER 5 5.5 Urgent pilot reports are used in lieu of special aircraft observations. They include hail (GR, GS), low-level wind shear (within 2 000 ft of surface), severe icing, severe extreme turbulence, tornado, funnel cloud or water spout (FC) and volcanic eruption and/or volcanic ash. In addition, routine pilot reports and urgent pilot reports identify the location of the weather phenomenon by NAVAIDs.
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2 UNITED STATES CHAPTER 6 6.3 6.4
Landing and take-off forecasts are provided by the TAF. Select military aerodromes provide temperature and lowest altimeter setting.
CHAPTER 7 7.2 AIRMETs are issued on a scheduled basis every 6 hours.
APPENDIX 3 2.2 The United States does not use the term CAVOK in meteorological reports.
2.3.2* a)
Practices require SPECI for wind shift when wind direction changes by 45 or more in less than 15 minutes and the wind speed is 10 kt or more throughout the wind shift. Practices do not require SPECI for increases of mean surface wind speed. Practices require SPECI for squall, where squall is defined as a strong wind characterized by a sudden onset in which the wind speed increases by at least 16 kt and is sustained at 22 kt or more for at least one minute. Practices do not require SPECI for wind direction changes based on local criteria. SPECI not prepared for the equivalents in feet of 150, 350 and 600 m. United States military stations may not report a SPECI based on RVR. SPECI is made when the highest value from the designated RVR runway decreases to less than, or if below, increases to equal or exceed, 2 400 ft during the preceding 10 minutes. Practices do not require SPECI for the onset, cessation or change in intensity of: freezing fog; moderate or heavy precipitation (including showers thereof); low drifting dust, sand or snow; blowing dust, sand or snow (including snowstorm); duststorm or sandstorm. SPECI is made when referenced weather phenomena cause changes in the visibility, ceiling or sky condition which meet criteria for SPECI. Practices do not require SPECI when the height of the lowest BKN or OVC cloud layer or vertical visibility changes to or passes 100 ft (30 m) unless an approach minimum exists. SPECI is made when the ceiling (rounded off to reportable values) forms or dissipates below, decreases to less than, or if below, increases to equal or exceed, 3 000, 1 500, 1 000 and 500 ft, the lowest standard instrument approach procedure minimum published in the National Ocean Survey (NOS) U.S. Terminal Procedures. If none published, then 200 ft. The United States does not provide wind observations for specific runways but wind representative for the airport. The surface wind for each sensor in the meteorological station is not displayed. NWS Weather Forecast Offices have access to the METAR/SPECI reports. Practice is to provide a 2-minute average wind observation for the METAR/SPECI.
2.3.2* b) 2.3.2* c)
2.3.2* d) 2.3.2* f)
2.3.2* g) 2.3.2* h)
2.3.2* i) 2.3.2* j)
4.1.2.1
4.1.3.1 b)
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) 4.1.4.2 b)
UNITED STATES 3
The wind direction may be considered variable if, during the 2-minute evaluation period, the wind speed is 6 kt or less. Also, the wind direction shall be considered variable if, during the 2-minute evaluation period, it varies by 60o or more when the wind speed is greater than 6 kt. Practices define wind gust as rapid fluctuations in wind speed with a variation of 10 kt or more between peaks and lulls. Wind speed data for the most recent 10 minutes are examined and a gust, the maximum instantaneous wind speed during that 10-minute period, is reported if the definition above is met during that period. Practice is to report RVR in increments of 100 ft up to 1 000 ft, increments of 200 ft from 1 000 ft to 3 000 ft, and increments of 500 ft above 3 000 ft to 6 000 ft. Practice is to report RVR for a single designated runway in the METAR/SPECI. RVR tendency is not reported. The practice is not to report the following weather phenomena in METAR or SPECI: DZ, PL, IC, SG, GR, GS, SA, DU, FU, VA, PY, PO, SQ, FC, DS and SS, at unstaffed stations. The practice is not to report the following characteristics of present weather phenomena in METAR or SPECI: SH, DR, MI, BC and PR, at unstaffed stations. The practice with respect to the proximity indicator VC is between 5 to 10 statute miles from the point of observation with the exception of precipitation for which VC indicates > 0 to 10 statute miles from the point of observation. The United States reports only up to 3 layers at automated sites and up to 6 layers at manual sites. Cloud layer amounts are a summation of layers at or below a given level, utilizing cumulative cloud amount. In addition, at automated sites which are unstaffed, cloud layers above 12 000 ft are not reported. At staffed automated sites, clouds above 12 000 ft may be augmented. CAVOK, SKC and NSC are not used. The United States has a remarks section that provides similar information. Wind shear is not included in the remarks section of METAR/SPECI. The term no directional variations (NDV) is not used. The symbol A///@ when used in the cloud section of the METAR refers to a mountain station where the layer is below the station level. ANCD@ when no clouds can be observed is not used. The field d) is also used to denote a correction to the METAR/SPECI by ACOR@.
4.1.4.2 c)
4.3.6.1
4.3.6.5* b) 4.3.6.6* 4.4.2.3*
4.4.2.4*
4.4.2.5*
4.5.4
4.8* 4.8.1.3* 4.9.1.2* 4.9.1.4*
Table A3-2
APPENDIX 4 3.1.4 MWOs do not disseminate special air-reports.
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4 UNITED STATES APPENDIX 5 1.1
At selected military aerodromes, practices are to forecast for the 5 and 6 groups, turbulence and icing and the lowest expected altimeter setting. Forecast visibility increments used consist of 1/4 mile from 0 (zero) to 1 mile, 1/2 mile from 1 to 2 miles, and 1 mile above 2 miles. Note: Miles are statute miles. Practices require the forecast of non-convective, low-level wind shear within 2 000 ft of the ground in the Optional Group. The forecast consists of WS (wind shear); height of the wind shear in hundreds of feet and wind speed and direction above the wind shear height, using METAR and TAF coding regulations. The terms CAVOK and NSC are not used in the TAF. Change groups and amendment criteria below 1/2 statute mile (800 m) are not used. The 100 ft (30 m) change group and amendment criterion are not used. The change indicator ABECMG@ is not used. The term APROB 40@ is not used in the TAF. APROB 30@ will not be used in the first nine (9) hours of every TAF=s valid period, including amendments. Military TAFs do not use the APROB@ groups. Area forecasts are issued three times a day, with the exception of Alaska and Hawaii where they are issued four times a day. They are valid for a 12-hour period beginning 1 hour after issuance and have an 18-hour outlook. Area forecasts are not issued in the GAMET format but are in abbreviated language. Practice is not to include thunderstorm information in area forecasts.
1.2.2*
1.2.3*
1.2.4* 1.3.1* b) 1.3.1* e) 1.3.3* 1.4*
5.1
5.1 i)
APPENDIX 6 1.1.3 SIGMET messages are issued by alphanumeric series, e.g. Kilo 1, 2, 3. In conterminous United States, convective SIGMETs are issued in lieu of SIGMETs for convection. They are issued hourly as bulletins for Eastern, Central and Western United States; thus, they do not indicate the FIR. Convective SIGMETs have an outlook section. SIGMETs issued for conterminous United States for convection includes convection at levels lower than the criterion in a). Bulletins are issued hourly including NIL when required. Convective SIGMETs for the conterminous United States are issued with the non-standard WMO header designator WST. Practice is to issue SIGMET for mountain waves only when accompanied by severe turbulence. AIRMETs in the conterminous United States are issued as bulletins for East, West and Central in conjunction with area forecast turbulence, icing, and ceiling and visibility; thus, they do not comply with template for FIR or series numbering format.
1.1.4
2.1.2 2.1.3
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) 2.1.4
UNITED STATES 5
Practices do not include cloud amount or type in AIRMET. Practice is to issue AIRMET for information included in the area forecast, not just for information occurring or forecast to occur which has not been included in area forecast. The United States issues AIRMET denoting areas of IFR and MVFR based on either ceiling or visibility criteria. Practices do not require reporting of ISOL, OCNL or FRQ.
4.2.1* 4.2.2*
APPENDIX 8 4.3.1.1 4.3.1.3* Practices do not require reporting of ISOL, OCNL or FRQ in accordance with the criteria given in Appendix 6, 4.2. The United States reports isolated (ISOL) to mean the phenomenon affects an area less than approximately 3 000 square miles or is widely separated in time, and widespread (WDSPR) to mean more than 50 per cent of area.
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URUGUAY 1
A quality system in conformity with the ISO 9000 series of quality standards has not been established. Remark: Financial resources problem.
CHAPTER 4 4.1.6* Systems for assessing RVR and height of cloud base have not been installed at the Carrasco International Airport. Remark: Planned for 2005.
CHAPTER 8 8.1.1 Aerodrome climatological tables and summaries are not supplied to aeronautical users. Remark: Aerodrome information is available in computer files.
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) CHAPTER 2 2.2.2* 2.2.3* 2.2.4* 2.2.5* CHAPTER 3 3.4.2 3.4.3* 3.3.4* CHAPTER 4 4.6.1.1 4.6.1.2* 4.6.1.3* 4.6.2.2* 4.6.2.3* The quality system has not been established.
UZBEKISTAN 1
Aerodrome meteorological offices are responsible for carrying out the functions of meteorological watch offices.
The unit used to measure surface wind speed and to include it in METAR and SPECI is metres per second (m/s). Surface wind observations for departing and arriving aircraft are made along the designated runway heading (300 m from the runway threshold). Local routine and special reports, and METAR and SPECI, contain visibility obtained from observations along the runway. In the case of visibility observations using instrument readings, the reports contain: if the runway length is less than 2 000 m, the lesser of the two values, measured at the start of the take-off roll and end of runway; and if the runway length is greater than 2 000 m, the lesser of the two values, measured at the start of the take-off roll and runway mid-point.
4.6.3.3
The runway visual range is reported throughout periods when the visibility or the runway visual range is 2 000 m or less at night and at dusk and 1 000 m or less during the day.
CHAPTER 5 5.3.1* 5.3.5 5.8 b), c) Not implemented.
Special air-reports are not transmitted to WAFCs but are used at the aerodrome where they are received.
CHAPTER 6 6.2.5 6.4 Not implemented; implementation planned for 2007. Forecasts for take-off are not prepared. TREND forecasts are used for the take-off and landing of aircraft.
22/9/06
2 UZBEKISTAN 6.6.1 CHAPTER 7 7.1.1 CHAPTER 9 9.5.1 9.5.2* 9.5.3 APPENDIX 2 2.2 Not implemented.
SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) Area forecasts for low-level flights are issued in plain language.
SIGMET information is prepared by the aerodrome meteorological offices.
Notification concerning significant discrepancies are not sent to WAFCs. Amendments to forecasts are carried out by the meteorological offices upon receipt of information regarding the discrepancies.
APPENDIX 3 2.3.1 c) 2.3.2* e) 2.3.2* i) SPECI concerning an increase in temperature are not issued. SPECI is not issued if the visibility reaches or exceeds the values of 3 000 m and 5 000 m. SPECI is not issued if the height of base of the lowest cloud layer reaches or exceeds the value of 450 m. When instrumented systems are used for the measurement of visibility, their output is updated every 60 seconds for ICAO Category II operations; for other cases, their output is updated similar to METAR and SPECI. When instrumented systems are used for the assessment of runway visual range, their output is updated every 60 seconds for ICAO Category II operations; for other cases, their output is updated similar to METAR and SPECI. When instrumented systems are used for the assessment of runway visual range, the following are included in METAR and SPECI: if the runway length is less than 2 000 m, the lesser of two values, at the start and end of the runway; if the runway length is greater than 2 000 m, the lesser of two values, at the start and mid-point of the runway.
4.2.3*
4.3.4
4.3.6.5*
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22/9/06
SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) CHAPTER 1 Definitions The following definitions apply:
VANUATU 1
Flight crew member. A crew member assigned by an operator in an aircraft during flight time as a pilot or flight engineer. Remark: CAR Part 1. Pilot-in-command. In relation to any aircraft, it means the pilot responsible for the operation and safety of the aircraft. Remark: CAR Part 1. Visibility. The ability, as determined by atmospheric conditions and expressed in units of measurement, to see and identify prominent unlighted objects by day and prominent lighted objects by night. Remark: CAR Part 1.
CHAPTER 3 3.4.2 g) Information on the accidental release of radioactive materials into the atmosphere is not available.
CHAPTER 4 4.1.6* Automated equipment is not available for measuring surface wind at Aneityum, Lamap or Sola. Automated equipment is not available at any station for measuring runway visual range or cloud height. Reports of routine observations are identified as SPECI reports when the observed conditions meet the criteria used for special observations. Runway visual range is not reported. Vertical visibility is not available. Cloud observations are only representative of the aerodrome and its immediate vicinity.
4.3.1
4.6.3 4.6.5.1 4.6.5.2*
CHAPTER 6 6.6.1 Area forecasts for low-level flights are issued in a plain language form.
CHAPTER 7 7.4 Wind shear warnings are not issued.
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2 VANUATU CHAPTER 9 General
The type, the format and the means and the point of supply of meteorological information to operators and flight crew members are as agreed between the meteorological service provider and the operator or flight crew member.
APPENDIX 3 2.3.2* e) The following criteria are used for horizontal visibility: 800, 1 500, 3 000, 5 000 and 8 000 m. 2.3.2* f) No SPECI issued based on RVR instrumentation which is not available for measurement of runway visual range. The following criteria are used for the height of the base of the lowest cloud layer or mass of BKN or OVC extent: 200, 500, 1 000 and 1 500 ft. 2.3.2* k) No SPECI issued based on vertical visibility.
2.3.2* i)
APPENDIX 5 1.2.4* 1.3.1* b) Vertical visibility forecasts are not available. The following criteria are used for visibility: 800, 1 500, 3 000, 5 000 and 8 000 m. 1.3.1* e) The following criteria are used for the height of the base of the lowest cloud layer or mass of BKN or OVC extent: 200, 500, 1 000 and 1 500 ft. 1.3.1* h) 2.2.3 Vertical visibility forecasts are not available. The following criteria are used for visibility: 800, 1 500, 3 000, 5 000 and 8 000 m. 2.2.5 The following criteria are used for the height of the base of the lowest cloud layer or mass of BKN or OVC extent: 200, 500, 1 000 and 1 500 ft. 2.2.6 Vertical visibility forecasts are not available.
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SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) APPENDIX 9 1.1 b) 3.1 b) Wind shear warnings are not issued. ASHTAMs are not issued.
VANUATU 3
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15/6/05

INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION

SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION)

RECORD OF AMENDMENTS TO SUPPLEMENT No.

SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION)

State Netherlands Pakistan Poland Singapore Tunisia United Arab Emirates

Paragraph General Chapter 1, Definitions

2.3 2.3.3 3.3.3 3.3.4 3.4 3.4.2

4.6.1.2 4.6.1.3 4.6.2.1

4.2 4.3.1 4.3.2

4.6.2.2 4.6.2.3 4.6.3 4.6.3.3

4.3.3 4.4.1 4.4.2

4.6.3.4 4.6.4.1 4.6.4.3

4.6.5.2 4.6.5.3 4.6.7 4.7

4.8 5.2 5.3 5.3.1

6.4.3 6.5 6.6.1

5.3.5 5.4 5.5 5.8

Chapter 7, General 7.1.1 7.2 7.2.1 7.3.1

5.9 Chapter 6, General 6.2 6.2.1 6.2.3

6.2.5 6.3 6.3.3 6.4

(viii) Paragraph Chapter 8, General 8.1.1 Differences notified by

8.1.2 8.2 8.3

Chapter 9, General 9.1.2 9.1.3 9.2.1

3.2.1 3.2.2 4.1.1.1 4.1.2 4.1.2.1

4.3.1.2 4.3.2 4.3.2.2

4.8.1.4 4.9 4.9.1.2

4.4.2.1 4.4.2.2 4.4.2.3

Table A3-1 Table A3-2

4.5.1 4.5.2 4.5.3 4.5.4 4.5.4.1

Table A3-4 Appendix 4 1.1 1.1.1 1.2 2.1 2.7 3.1.1

4.5.4.2 4.7.3.1 4.8 4.8.1.1 4.8.1.2

4.2 Appendix 5 1.1 1.2.1 1.2.2

1.3.2 1.3.3 1.3.4 1.3.5 1.4

2.2 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3

2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 3 3.1 4.1.2

Appendix 6 1.1.1 1.1.3

4.3.1.1 4.3.1.3 4.5.1 5.1 5.2 Appendix 9 1.1

2.2 2.2.1 2.2.2 3 4 4.2.1 4.2.2 5.1.1

6.2 6.2.1 Table A6-1 Appendix 7 3.2 Appendix 8 1.1 3.3.1

Latvia Ukraine Latvia

Appendix 10 1.1 2.2.1 3 5.1.2 5.2.2 5.3.1 5.3.2

Azerbaijan Ukraine Belarus Belarus Australia Belarus Latvia

2 ARGENTINA CHAPTER 7 7.4 Wind shear warnings are not issued.

SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION)

CHAPTER 5 5.3.1* No MET data are provided from ADS reports.

APPENDIX 3 2.1.2 The template is followed when elements are reported.

2.3.2* j) 3.2.1 3.2.2 4.1.3.1

4.1.4.2 e) 4.3.2.2* 4.3.6 4.5.4.1* f)

1.3.1* h) 1.3.2* 1.3.3*

1.3.5* 1.4* 2.2.1

2.2.4.2 2.2.4.3 2.2.5

SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.4

APPENDIX 2 2.2 Notification to WAFCs does not take place.

SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) APPENDIX 8 4.2.1.2

SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION) CHAPTER 1 Definitions

CHAPTER 5 5.3.1* Not implemented due to the absence of ADS.

CHAPTER 6 6.4 Forecasts for take-off are not prepared.

APPENDIX 2 2.2 WAFCs are not notified.

2.3.2* i) 2.3.2* k) 4.1.4.3 a) 4.1.4.3 d)

4.2.4.4* a) 4.2.4.4* b) 4.3.6.2*

WAFCs are not notified.

SUPPLEMENT TO ANNEX 3 (FIFTEENTH EDITION)

Minimum visibility is forecast. 30 m only for aerodromes with Category II operations.