MetarWeather decodes METAR aviation weather reports from text files or by downloading current reports online. It displays conditions such as temperature, dew point, pressure, wind, visibility, clouds and precipitation in a simple table. Decoded reports can be saved as text, HTML or XML. The freeware runs as a standalone executable without installation.
| Author: | NirSoft |
| License: | Freeware |
| Price: | FREE |
| Released: | Feb 26, 2024 |
| File size: | 287 kB |
| Downloads: | 239 |
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| Author URL: | https://www.nirsoft.net/ |
MetarWeather is a compact utility for decoding METAR aviation weather reports, the standardized observations issued by airports around the world. It is useful to aviation enthusiasts, pilots and anyone who needs to read current airport weather data without interpreting the raw codes by hand. The program turns reports into a simple table of weather conditions, making key observations easier to scan.
Reports can be loaded from a text file or downloaded directly from the Internet. Once decoded, each observation presents information such as temperature, dew point, barometric pressure, wind speed and direction, visibility, cloud cover and current weather, including conditions such as rain, thunderstorms, hail or snow. METAR reports are generally issued hourly, with additional reports possible when weather changes significantly, so the table can help compare observations across locations or times.
MetarWeather can save decoded weather reports as text, HTML or XML files. These formats suit different workflows: text is convenient for basic records, HTML for viewing or sharing in a browser, and XML for structured data use. The utility focuses on interpreting and organizing METAR information rather than providing a general-purpose forecast interface or interactive weather map.
The program is a standalone executable and does not require installation; it can be run directly. It is freeware from NirSoft. Its documented operating-system support includes Windows versions through Windows 10, including older releases, but does not state support for Windows 11. The small download makes it practical as a lightweight tool for checking and exporting airport weather observations.