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Old June 30th, 2009, 16:26   #2
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Default Re: ATIS Winds - True or Magnetic?

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Originally Posted by Dazzler View Post
METARs give wind direction in relation to TRUE north.

Now, when recording ATIS, which is sourced from the METARs, is the wind direction converted to relate to MAGNETIC north instead of TRUE? This certainly would be useful seeing as Runway Designations are assigned with reference to MAGNETIC north.
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