aviation-weather

Fetch METAR, TAF, and PIREP aviation weather data from aviationweather.gov.

1|Updated Feb 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rustykuntz/rocie-tools --skill aviation-weather
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Skill: aviation-weather
Source: https://github.com/rustykuntz/rocie-tools/tree/main/skills/aviation-weather
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rustykuntz/rocie-tools --skill aviation-weather

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides essential aviation weather information, such as METARs, TAFs, and PIREPs, which are crucial for flight planning and ensuring aviation safety.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Fetch METARs: Get current airport weather conditions.
  • Fetch TAFs: Retrieve terminal aerodrome forecasts.
  • Fetch PIREPs: Obtain pilot reports for real-time conditions.
  • Use Case: Before a flight, a pilot can use this skill to get the METAR and TAF for their departure and destination airports, as well as PIREPs along their route.

Quick Start

Fetch the METAR and TAF for airports KSMO and KLAX.

Frequently Asked Questions about aviation-weather

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I fetch METAR and TAF data for specific airports?

To fetch METAR and TAF data for specific airports, you can retrieve current airport weather conditions and terminal aerodrome forecasts by specifying airport identifiers like KSMO and KLAX. This provides essential pre-flight weather briefings directly from aviationweather.gov.

What is the difference between METAR, TAF, and PIREP in flight planning?

In flight planning, METARs provide current airport weather conditions, TAFs offer terminal aerodrome forecasts, and PIREPs deliver real-time pilot reports. These three data types are crucial for ensuring aviation safety during pre-flight briefings and real-time weather monitoring.

Can I get location-based PIREPs for a specific flight route?

Yes, you can obtain location-based PIREPs for a specific flight route. The system supports location-based pilot report searches, allowing pilots to retrieve real-time weather conditions along their flight path for improved situational awareness.

Does this aviation weather tool support JSON output format?

Yes, the aviation weather tool supports various output formats including verbose and JSON. This allows for easy integration of METAR, TAF, and PIREP data into automated flight planning systems or custom monitoring applications.

When do I need to use PIREPs for real-time weather monitoring?

You need to use PIREPs for real-time weather monitoring when you require actual in-flight weather conditions reported by other pilots. They are essential for verifying or updating TAF forecasts and ensuring aviation safety during dynamic weather changes.