Decoding wind, visibility, and sky in a METAR.
01011KT → wind is FROM 010° true at 11 knots. Note wind direction
in METARs is true, but spoken ATIS/ATC wind is magnetic.10SM → 10 statute miles (shown “P6SM” = greater than 6 SM is also
common). Part 107 minimum is 3 SM.OVC110 → overcast cloud deck with ceiling at 11 000 ft AGL (add two
zeros). Other sky codes: CLR (clear below 12 000), FEW, SCT (scattered), BKN (broken),
VV (vertical visibility / obscured).