ATC WEATHER CERTIFICATION TEST
ATC Weather Certification Test
Test your knowledge on ATC weather regulations and procedures with our comprehensive quiz designed for weather certification. This quiz covers various weather alerts, observation practices, and specific aircraft operational weather requirements.
- Multiple choice format
- Covers essential weather regulations
- Ideal for ATC personnel seeking certification
What are the RWY headings for Eielson AFB?
23 / 05
32 / 14
36 / 18
19 / 01
What is a Weather WARNING?
A. Special notice provided to supported customers that alerts them to weather conditions of such intensity as to pose a hazard to life or property. (Is occurring or will occur)
B. Special notice provided to supported customers that alerts them of a potential for weather conditions of such intensity as to pose a hazard to life or property. (could occur)
C. Special notice to supported customers that alerts them to weather conditions that could limit operations. (usually observed, but can be forecasted) typically does not pose threat to life or property.
4. What is a Weather WATCH?
Special notice provided to supported customers that alerts them to weather conditions of such intensity as to pose a hazard to life or property. (Is occurring or will occur)
B. Special notice provided to supported customers that alerts them of a potential for weather conditions of such intensity as to pose a hazard to life or property. (could occur)
C. Special notice to supported customers that alerts them to weather conditions that could limit operations. (usually observed, but can be forecasted) typically does not pose threat to life or property.
4. What is a Weather ADVISORY?
Special notice provided to supported customers that alerts them to weather conditions of such intensity as to pose a hazard to life or property. (Is occurring or will occur)
B. Special notice provided to supported customers that alerts them of a potential for weather conditions of such intensity as to pose a hazard to life or property. (could occur)
C. Special notice to supported customers that alerts them to weather conditions that could limit operations. (usually observed, but can be forecasted) typically does not pose threat to life or property.
Where is the official weather observation point located?
B. The official weather observation point is located inside the ATC Tower.
A. The official weather observation point is located where the sidewalk meets the flight line “red carpet” in front of the Base Ops/Weather building (BLDG 1215).
C. The official weather observation point is located in the parking lot of the CTS building
5. Which AFMAN is the primary regulation for weather observations?
A. AFMAN 15-111
B. AFMAN 15-3803
C. AFMAN 15-124
D. AFMAN 15-129
6. At what time is a METAR issued?
A. At any time deemed necessary by the weather observer.
A. At any time deemed necessary by the weather observer.
C. Between H+55 to H+59
D. Between H+10 to H+19
7. What determines if the sky condition is considered to be a ceiling?
A. SKC 0/8th
FEW 1/8th - 2/8th
A. SCT 3/8th - 4/8th
BKN or OVC 5/8th or more of total sky cover
8. What is PREVAILING VISIBILITY?
A. Whatever Tower deems appropriate
B. The lowest visibility equaled or less than half of the horizon circle.
C. The greatest visibility equaled or exceeded throughout at least half the horizon circle.
D. The lowest visibility through at least 1/8th of the horizon circle
9. At what time is a thunderstorm officially ended?
A. When Lightning is no longer seen
B. When the Weather Flight cancels the Lightning warning
C. 15 minutes after last occurrence of thunder is heard.
D. 1 hour after last occurrence of thunder is heard.
10. Over what period of time is Wind Speed and Direction determined?
A. 10 minute Average
B. 2 minute Average
C. 1 hour Average
D. 10 second Average
11. Tower personnel WILL notify the Weather Flight when:
A. Tornadoes or Funnel Clouds are seen.
B. Thunder is heard and/or lightning is seen.
C. Precipitations begins or ends.
D. Any other meteorological conditions exist that could have significant impact on the airfield (i.e., hail, wind damage, etc.).
E. Any weather information received from pilots for inclusion into a PIREP and/or surface observation.
F. Tower Visibility is less than 4 statute miles and differs from the surface prevailing visibility by one or more reportable values.
G. ALL OF THE ABOVE
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