Weather Briefings

[RMV4285]

I'm trying to get weather briefings locally. I know there are phone numbers to call that connect one to a Weather Briefer (1-800-992-7433 or 800-WX-BRIEF ) and as far as I know, this connects you directly to an individual. Since I am more interested in hearing a recording for a certain area with winds, baro pressures, visibility, etc, I would rather not contact a briefer early on without knowing what to say and what they are saying in return. This site answers some of my questions (http://www.nickselby.com/articles/print.htm?a=1763) but I used to have a phone number I could call for regular / updated weather briefings. when flying in the White Mountains of NH. Is this still available in some areas or does it depend on the part of the country you're located?

I have a ton of updated maps I have access to online but I'd like access via cell phone when I'm preparing to fly from a pasture or uncontrolled airfield.

Thanks,

[dusterpilot]

1-800-WX-BRIEF connects you with a flight Service station weather briefer anywhere in the country.

[AirSportAdventures]

Originally Posted by RMV4285

I'm trying to get weather briefings locally. I know there are phone numbers to call that connect one to a Weather Briefer (1-800-992-7433 or 800-WX-BRIEF ) and as far as I know, this connects you directly to an individual. Since I am more interested in hearing a recording for a certain area with winds, baro pressures, visibility, etc, I would rather not contact a briefer early on without knowing what to say and what they are saying in return. This site answers some of my questions (http://www.nickselby.com/articles/print.htm?a=1763) but I used to have a phone number I could call for regular / updated weather briefings. when flying in the White Mountains of NH. Is this still available in some areas or does it depend on the part of the country you're located?

I have a ton of updated maps I have access to online but I'd like access via cell phone when I'm preparing to fly from a pasture or uncontrolled airfield.

Thanks,

Hi Mike

When you call flight service, one of the options is to listen to a recorded Telephone Information Briefing Service (TIBS). This is a regional look at the weather and is good for cross-country planning. You can still use a briefer and I would recommend you get some training to use this service. The best real-time source for surface conditions is through AWOS or ASOS broadcasts. These automated weather reporting stations are located on or near an airport. In the Airport Facilities Directory (AF/D) you'll find a local phone number next to the broadcast frequency, if they have one. When you call this number, you'll hear the same weather information that's broadcast for pilots on the assigned radio frequency. The broadcast runs 24/7 with real-time wind direction and speed, visibility, ceiling, pressure etc. Some stations report precipitation and other weather conditions.

A good online weather resource is www.usairnet.com. Find the closest reporting station to your field for current and forecast weather.

I use these two resource the most for flight planning.

[RMV4285]

Originally Posted by AirSportAdventures

Hi Mike

When you call flight service, one of the options is to listen to a recorded Telephone Information Briefing Service (TIBS). This is a regional look at the weather and is good for cross-country planning. You can still use a briefer and I would recommend you get some training to use this service. The best real-time source for surface conditions is through AWOS or ASOS broadcasts. These automated weather reporting stations are located on or near an airport. In the Airport Facilities Directory (AF/D) you'll find a local phone number next to the broadcast frequency, if they have one. When you call this number, you'll hear the same weather information that's broadcast for pilots on the assigned radio frequency. The broadcast runs 24/7 with real-time wind direction and speed, visibility, ceiling, pressure etc. Some stations report precipitation and other weather conditions.

A good online weather resource is www.usairnet.com. Find the closest reporting station to your field for current and forecast weather.

I use these two resource the most for flight planning.

Thanks Michael, that's the kind of stuff I was looking for. Used to hang out at a couple of airports and fly from them so this kind of information was easily available at that time but that's been some years back. Just trying to get things planned before I'm ready to go. Thanks again.

[jumper]

I really like usairnet and AWOS.

[lowpull]

I've had good luck with Airnet, Weather Underground and the Weather Channel. I've got the local AWOS programmed into my radio bank, but only listen to it occasionally when flying and the weather is acting up.