Decode OPMET Messages

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Decode various OPMET messages such as METAR, SPECI, TAF, aerodrome and wind shear warnings (AD WRNG, WS WRNG), SIGMET/AIRMET, GAMET, AIREP, ARS, VONA, VA / TC / SWX advisories. Enter undecoded raw message and select message type and decoding option if applicable.

Message Type:
Decoding Method:
OPMET Search Information
Data Validity & Sources
METAR/SPECI Retrieved in real time at every query, primarily from TSMS for locations with indicators starting with "LT", and from NOAA as a fallback or for all other locations. Decoded by Ibosoft, based on ICAO Annex 3 / PANS-MET or US AIM / FAA Aviation Weather Handbook according to user selection.
TAF Retrieved in real time at every query, primarily from TSMS for locations with indicators starting with "LT", and from NOAA as a fallback or for all other locations. Decoded by Ibosoft, based on ICAO Annex 3 / PANS-MET or US AIM / FAA Aviation Weather Handbook according to user selection.
AD WRNG Locations with indicators starting with "LT" only. Retrieved from TSMS aerodrome warnings at 3 minute intervals and converted to ICAO PANS-MET format; last 24 hours kept. Decoded by Ibosoft, based on ICAO Annex 3 / PANS-MET.
SIGMET/AIRMET SIGMET: Retrieved in real time from NOAA at 5 minute intervals.
AIRMET: Curently no coverage available. Decoded by Ibosoft, based on ICAO Annex 3 / PANS-MET.
GAMET Coverages: Türkiye
Türkiye: Retrieved in real time from TSMS at 10 minute intervals starting from the top of each hour. Decoded by Ibosoft, based on ICAO Annex 3 / PANS-MET.
AIREP/ARS Covers most of the EUR region. Retrieved in real time from FMI at 1 minute intervals. Decoded by Ibosoft, based on ICAO Annex 3 / PANS-MET.
VONA Sources: INGV, USGS
Retrieved at 5 minute intervals; last 30 days kept. Decoded by Ibosoft, based on ICAO Annex 3 / PANS-MET.
VA Adviosry Retrieved in real time from FMI at 5 minute intervals. Decoded by Ibosoft, based on ICAO Annex 3 / PANS-MET.
TC Adviosry Retrieved in real time from FMI at 5 minute intervals. Decoded by Ibosoft, based on ICAO Annex 3 / PANS-MET.
SWX Adviosry Retrieved in real time from FMI at 5 minute intervals. Decoded by Ibosoft, based on ICAO Annex 3 / PANS-MET.