Air Navigation Commission: Working Paper

AN-WP/9187
International Civil Aviation Organization 3/1/18
WORKING PAPER
AIR NAVIGATION COMMISSION
APPROVAL OF DRAFT REPORT TO COUNCIL ON AMENDMENT 78 TO ANNEX 3

(Item No. 20707)
(Presented by the Director of the Air Navigation Bureau)
SUMMARY
This paper presents a draft report to Council for Amendment 78 to Annex 3 —
Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation. The amendment
proposal concerns: a) introduction of space weather advisory information
services, improvement of the provision of SIGMET information by
meteorological watch offices (MWOS), information on the release of
radioactive material into the atmosphere, SIGMET and AIRMET information,
introduction of IWXXM, and aeronautical meteorological personnel
qualification and competency, education and training; and b) consequential
amendment concerning change of references related to the provision of
aeronautical information service.
Action by the Air Navigation Commission is in paragraph 2.

COORDINATION
AMO, AOI, OPS
REFERENCES
Amendment concerning introduction of space weather advisory
information services, improvement of the provision of SIGMET
information by meteorological watch offices (MWOS), information on the
release of radioactive material into the atmosphere, SIGMET and
AIRMET information, introduction of IWXXM, and aeronautical
meteorological personnel qualification and competency, education and
training
∗AN-WP/9148 and Add. No. 1 and AN Min. 204-9
DP No. 1 ∗Annex 3
AN-WP/9098.PDP ∗State letter AN 10/1-17/41
AN-WP/9098 and DP No. 1
∗AN Min. 206-7
Consequential amendment concerning change of references related to the
provision of aeronautical information service
∗AN-WP/9157 and DP No. 1 ∗AN Min. 206-12
AN-WP/9068.PDP AN Min. 203-6
(42 pages)
ANB,AN.2018.WP.9187.en.docx
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AN-WP/9068 and DP No. 1 ∗Annex 3

∗AN Min. 206-11 ∗State letter AN 2/2.1.1-17/22
∗ ∗ ∗
∗Principal references
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 During its 206th Session, the Air Navigation Commission conducted final reviews of
proposed amendments relating to Annex 3 — Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation.
The Commission agreed that the proposed amendments, as contained in the State letters referenced in the
summary box above and as modified by the Commission, be consolidated for inclusion in Amendment 78
to Annex 3. The development and review of the proposed amendments, along with proposed applicability
dates are presented in detail in the attached draft report to Council.
2. ACTION BY THE AIR NAVIGATION COMMISSION
2.1 The Air Navigation Commission is invited to approve the attached draft report to Council
concerning Amendment 78 to Annex 3.
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WORKING PAPER
COUNCIL — 213TH SESSION

Subject No. 14.1.1: International Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs)
ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT 78 TO ANNEX 3
(Presented by the President of the Air Navigation Commission)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This paper presents a proposal of the Air Navigation Commission for Amendment 78 to Annex 3 —
Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation. The amendment proposal concerns:
a) introduction of space weather advisory information services, improvement of the provision of
SIGMET information by meteorological watch offices (MWOS), information on the release of
radioactive material into the atmosphere, SIGMET and AIRMET information, modifications of IWXXM
representations of information, aeronautical meteorological personnel qualification and competency,
education and training; and b) a consequential amendment concerning change of references related to
the provision of aeronautical information service.
Having examined the technical circumstances associated with the implementation of the amendment, the
Air Navigation Commission considers that an effective date of July 2018 and a proposed applicability
date of 8 November 2018 would be suitable for Amendment 78 to Annex 3, except for the provisions
listed below :
1) 7 November 2019: for the element concerning modifications of IWXXM representations of

information; and
2) 5 November 2020: for the element concerning IWXXM as a Standard.

Action: The Commission recommends that the Council:
a) adopt, as Amendment 78 to Annex 3, the amendments to definitions and to Standards and
Recommended Practices as contained in Appendix C to this paper;
b) approve, as part of the said amendment, the amendment to notes and attachments as contained in
Appendix C to this paper;
c) approve the Resolution of Adoption in Appendix D to this paper;
d) approve, as part of the said amendment, the amendment to the Foreword of Annex 3 as contained in
Appendix E to this paper; and
e) note the incorporation of Amendment 77-B with proposed Amendment 78 in a new, consolidated
edition of Annex 3 as described in paragraph 5.1 of this paper.
Strategic This working paper relates to the Safety and Air Navigation Capacity and Efficiency
Objectives: Strategic Objectives.
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Financial States: The space weather provider States will have significant costs in the
implications: establishment and subsequent provision of space weather services, at least over the
initial three years where there may not be a regional cost recovery mechanism. The cost
to States to implement IWXXM will increase to various extents, depending on
prevailing State capabilities. The other components of this proposal do not have
significant financial implications.
Industry: Some limited costs associated with software changes can be expected to
accommodate new and modified information requirements. However, significant
efficiencies would be expected through the operational use of the new information
provided on space weather and through the integration of meteorological information to
the system-wide information management environment.
References: AN-WP/9187
AN Min. 207-xx
Annex 3
For all other references, please refer to paragraph 2.
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 This report deals with a proposal of the Air Navigation Commission for the amendment
of Annex 3 — Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation arising from the following
sources:
a) recommendations developed by the second meeting of the Meteorology Panel

(METP/2); and
b) recommendations developed by the twelfth meeting of the AIS-AIM Study Group

(AIS-AIMSG/12).
2. BACKGROUND
2.1 The development and review of the proposed amendment has followed the established
process, as shown in the table below:
Amendment Preliminary review by State letter and date Final review by the ANC No. of replies at
concerning ANC and WP no. and WP no. final review1
Introduction of space 9 March 2017 AN 10/1-17/412 2 November 2017 67 Contracting
weather advisory (ANC 204-9) 7 April 2017 (ANC 206-7) States (24)
information services; AN-WP/9098 and DP AN-WP/9148, Addendum 4 int. orgs
improvement of the No. 1, No. 1 and Discussion Total: 71
provision of SIGMET AN-WP/9098.PDP Paper No. 1 replies
information by
meteorological watch
offices (MWOS);
information on the release
of radioactive material into
the atmosphere; SIGMET
and AIRMET information;
modifications of IWXXM
representations of
information; and
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Amendment Preliminary review by State letter and date Final review by the ANC No. of replies at
concerning ANC and WP no. and WP no. final review1
aeronautical
meteorological personnel
qualification and
competency, education and
training
Consequential amendment 1 December 2016 AN 2/2.1.1-17/223 14 and 16 November 2017 64 Contracting
concerning change of (ANC 203-6) 21 April 2017 (ANC 206-11 and 12) States (23)
references related to the AN-WP/9068 and DP AN-WP/9157 and 5 int. orgs
provision of aeronautical No. 1 Discussion Paper No. 1 Total: 69
information service AN-WP/9068 PDP replies
1
Number in parenthesis is the number of Council Member States who have replied.
2
Proposal also includes consequential amendments to Annex 15 — Aeronautical Information Services, Procedures for Air
Navigation Services — ICAO Abbreviations and Codes (PANS-ABC, Doc 8400) and Procedures for Air Navigation Services —
Air Traffic Management (PANS-ATM, Doc 4444).
3
Proposal also includes Annex 15 — Aeronautical Information Services, introduce the new Procedures for Air Navigation
Services — Aeronautical Information Management (PANS-AIM), consequential amendments to Annex 4 — Aeronautical
Charts, Annex 6 — Operation of Aircraft, Part I — International Commercial Air Transport — Aeroplanes, Annex 9 —
Facilitation, Annex 10 — Aeronautical Telecommunications, Volume I — Radio Navigation Aids and Volume II —
Communication Procedures including those with PANS status, Annex 11 — Air Traffic Services, Annex 14 — Aerodromes,
Volume I — Aerodrome Design and Operations and Volume II — Heliports, Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Air
Traffic Management (PANS-ATM, Doc 4444), Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Aircraft Operations, Volume I —
Flight Procedures and Volume II — Construction of Visual and Instrument Flight Procedures (PANS-OPS, Doc 8168),
Procedures for Air Navigation Services — ICAO Abbreviations and Codes (PANS-ABC, Doc 8400) and Procedures for Air
Navigation Services — Aerodromes (PANS-Aerodromes, Doc 9981).
2.2 The Commission has agreed that the amendments listed in the table above be presented to
the Council for inclusion in Amendment 78 to Annex 3 and thus recommends to the Council to take
action as stated in the executive summary.
3. RATIONALE, IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES AND COST

IMPACT
3.1 Introduction of Space Weather Advisory Information

Service
Rationale
3.1.1 The amendment proposal introduces Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) for
a space weather information service which will support international air navigation. The suggested
introduction of these new SARPs is the culmination of a process initiated by Recommendation 1/20 c) of
the Meteorology (MET) Divisional Meeting (Montréal, 9 to 27 September 2002), continued by the
subsequent work of ICAO and WMO which, over the years, worked together in maturing a proposal for a
new requirement which was confirmed in December 2011 by IATA. The introduction of Space Weather
Advisory Information Service was developed as a follow up to Recommendation 2/7 of the Meteorology
(MET) Divisional Meeting (Montréal, 7 to 18 July 2014). The space weather proposals are consistent
with the Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP) (Doc 9750) and are supported by a process for the
assessment of prospective providers of space weather information, the establishment of providers and the
further development of higher resolution information over time.
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Implementation issues
3.1.2 The SARPs for a space weather information service will be supported by the issuance of
the Manual on Space Weather Information (Doc xxxx) to be developed to assist the implementation
process by 8 November 2018.
Cost impact
3.1.3 The Provider States will have significant costs in the establishment and subsequent
provision of space weather services, at least over the initial three years where there may not be a regional
cost recovery mechanism. However, on the positive side efficiency enhancements will reduce industry
costs.
3.2 Improvement of the provision of SIGMET information by

meteorological watch offices (MWOs)
Rationale
3.2.1 The amendment proposal adds a note to Annex 3, Chapter 3, 3.4.1, regarding the
guidance to meteorological watch offices in bilateral and multilateral cooperation and coordination for the
provision of SIGMET information messages to address user needs for better harmonization of the
provision of en-route hazardous weather information.
3.2.2 No implementation issues are expected for this provision except for the need of an
increased coordination between meteorological watch offices for the provision of SIGMET messages.
Cost impact
3.2.3 The implementation of this provision will not have a significant cost impact.
3.3 Information on the release of radioactive material into the

atmosphere
Rationale
3.3.1 The amendment proposal introduces changes to Annex 3 to allow for the provision of
SIGMET and AIRMET messages to contain a cylindrical description of the airspace affected. The
proposed provision has an associated note to aid meteorological watch offices in the provision of the
SIGMET messages for a radioactive cloud considering the recommendations of the International Atomic
Energy Agency (IAEA).
3.3.2 No implementation issues are expected regarding this provision.
Cost impact
3.3.3 The implementation of this provision will not have an associated cost impact except for
the introduction of minor software changes which are considered negligible.
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3.4 SIGMET and AIRMET information and presentation of

information about tropical cycles
Rationale
3.4.1 The amendment proposal would enable the use of ‘TEST’ or ‘EXER’ qualifiers in test
messages for volcanic ash and tropical cyclone advisory as well as in SIGMET and AIRMET
information. These provisions would remove the potential for ambiguity that may arise between
operational messages and those messages issued during communications tests (e.g. TEST) or volcanic ash
and tropical cyclone contingency exercises (e.g. EXER).
3.4.2 Additionally the amendment contains proposals to amend Annex 3 that would enable
greater clarity in the presentation of information about tropical cyclones (TC) (Annex 3, Table A2-2
Template for advisory message for tropical cyclones) with regard to their advisory number, observation
time, TC centre position, and associated observed cumulonimbus (CB) cloud. These proposals are
reflected in proposals for related changes in SIGMET information (Annex 3, Table A6-1A Template for
SIGMET and AIRMET messages) as well as with the remediation of missing cloud level utility and area
description with reference to FIR and UIR.
3.4.3 No implementation issues are expected regarding these provisions except for the training
needs. This training requirement would be minimal.
Cost impact
3.4.4 The implementation of this provision will not have an associated cost impact except for
the addition of minor software changes.
3.5 Introduction of IWXXM
Rationale
3.5.1 The amendment proposal contains provisions to amend Annex 3 that extend the use of
the ICAO Meteorological Information Exchange Model (IWXXM) to facilitate the exchange of
meteorological observations and reports (METAR/SPECI), aerodrome forecasts (TAF), SIGMETs,
AIRMETs, and volcanic ash and tropical cyclone advisory information, in a system-wide information
management (SWIM)-compliant environment. The current provisions allow those States with the
capability to begin using IWXXM to exchange meteorological information in such a manner. From
November 2020, the exchange of information in IWXXM format (in addition to the traditional
alphanumeric code) is proposed to become a Standard and the primary means for the exchange of
international MET information.
3.5.2 For IWXXM, the transition is staged and makes allowance for some States to defer full
implementation. An extended period of time that will accommodate these States will be enabled as
necessary. It is anticipated that most States will implement, within reasonable timeframes, as the
advantages of doing so become clear.
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Cost impact
3.5.3 The cost to States to implement IWXXM will increase to various extents, depending on
prevailing State capabilities. However, the proposal lays the foundation for more effective provision and
use of more extensive meteorological information. The efficiency of aircraft operations is enhanced with
more timely access to and incorporation of digital meteorological information in flight planning, flow
management and aircraft management.
3.6 Aeronautical meteorological personnel qualification and

competency, education and training
Rationale
3.6.1 The proposal would provide greater clarity with regard to the qualification and
competency, education and training of personnel engaged in the provision of meteorological service for
international air navigation (i.e. aeronautical meteorological personnel). The proposal brings the ICAO
provisions in line with the requirements of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in this regard.
Cost impact
3.6.3 The implementation of this provision will not have an associated cost impact.
3.7 Consequential amendment concerning change of references

related to the provision of aeronautical information service
Rationale
3.7.1 The amendment proposal is a consequential amendment to the proposed restructuring of

Annex 15 and the proposed new PANS-AIM which refers only to the update of references to Annex 15
and PANS-AIM.
Cost impact
3.7.3 The implementation of this provision will not have an associated cost impact.
4. EFFECTIVE AND APPLICABILITY DATES
4.1 The Air Navigation Commission, having examined the technical circumstances
associated with the implementation of the amendment, considers that an effective date of July 2018 and a
proposed applicability date of a) 8 November 2018 for implementation of the provisions concerning
introduction of space weather advisory information services, improvement of the provision of SIGMET
information by meteorological watch offices (MWOS), information on the release of radioactive material
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into the atmosphere and aeronautical meteorological personnel qualification and competency, education
and training; b) 7 November 2019 for the provisions concerning modifications of IWXXM
representations of information; and c) 5 November 2020 for the provision concerning the IWXXM as a
Standard would be suitable for Amendment 78 to Annex 3.
5. EDITORIAL ADJUSTMENT
5.1 In order to provide States with a comprehensive edition of Annex 3, Amendment 77-B
(adopted by the Council on 22 February 2016 and applicable 5 November 2020) will be consolidated with
the proposed Amendment 78 in a new edition of the Annex. In so doing, the provisions of Amendment
77-B will be adjusted editorially to feature the 2019 and 2020 applicability dates at the beginning of each
affected provision.
Claude Hurley
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English only
APPENDIX A
IMPLEMENTATION TASK LIST AND OUTLINE OF GUIDANCE MATERIAL

IN RELATION TO AMENDMENT 78 TO ANNEX 3
1. IMPLEMENTATION TASK LIST
1.1 Essential steps to be followed by a State in order to implement the proposed amendment
to Annex 3:
a) identification of the rule-making process necessary to transpose the new and

modified ICAO provisions into the national regulation;
b) establishment of a national implementation plan that takes into consideration the new
and modified provisions;
c) drafting of the amendment(s) to the national requirements and means of compliance;
d) filing of State differences with ICAO, if necessary;
e) establishment of Space Weather Centres by those selected States;
f) development of software modifications for disseminating METAR/SPECI, TAF,

SIGMET, AIRMET, volcanic ash advisories and tropical cyclone advisories in digital
form;
g) training of operational staff in the provision and use of new information;
h) testing of software encoding, decoding and the communications infrastructure for the
exchange of digital information both nationally and as part of the global exchange
within regional requirements; and
i) operational acceptance of software changes.
2. STANDARDIZATION PROCESS
2.1 Effective date: July 2018
2.2 Applicability date: 8 November 2018
2.3 Embedded applicability dates: 7 November 2019 for the element concerning
modifications of IWXXM representations of information; and 5 November 2020 for the provision
concerning the IWXXM as a Standard.
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3. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
3.1 ICAO documentation
Type Planned
Title
(PANS/TI/Manual/Circ) publication date
Manual on Aeronautical Meteorological Manual October 2018
Practice (Doc 8896)
Manual on the Digital Exchange of Aeronautical Manual October 2018
Meteorological Information (Doc 10003)
Manual on Space Weather Information Manual October 2018
(Doc ####)
3.2 External documentation
External
Title Publication date
Organization
Manual on Codes (WMO-No. 306) WMO May 2018
Supporting documentation to No. 306 WMO May to July 2018
4. IMPLEMENTATION ASSISTANCE TASKS
Type Global Regional

Workshops IWXXM and Space Weather for all
the ICAO Regions.
5. UNIVERSAL SAFETY OVERSIGHT AUDIT

PROGRAMME (USOAP)
5.1 The content of this paper may require an amendment of the USOAP continuous
monitoring approach (CMA) protocol questions in the area of air navigation services (ANS) to assess
effective implementation by States. Existing protocol questions may need amendment or new protocol
questions may be required. This will be assessed during the next amendment cycle of the protocol
questions.
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APPENDIX B
IMPACT ASSESSMENT IN RELATION TO

AMENDMENT 78 TO ANNEX 3
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Amendment 78 to Annex 3 is intended to:
a) introduce basic initial provisions for space weather advisory information services in
response to user needs expressed by IATA as no information of any kind is currently
available to assist operators in assessing the risks associated with space weather
events;
b) extend the use of the ICAO Meteorological Information Exchange Model (IWXXM)
to facilitate the exchange of meteorological observations and reports
(METAR/SPECI), aerodrome forecasts (TAF), SIGMETs, AIRMETs, and volcanic
ash and tropical cyclone advisory information, in a system wide information
management (SWIM) compliant environments; and
c) introduce improvement of the provision of SIGMET information by meteorological

watch offices (MWOS), information on the release of radioactive material into the
atmosphere, SIGMET and AIRMET information and aeronautical meteorological
personnel qualification and competency, education and training; and b) consequential
amendment concerning change of references related to the provision of
meteorological service.
2. IMPACT ASSESSMENT
2.1 Safety impact: The safety of aircraft operations is enhanced with access to improved
information on current and expected atmospheric conditions. Improved information about space weather
events that may affect communications, navigation and surveillance systems utilized by the aviation
industry will lead to improved decision-making, particularly in the planning phase, to mitigate the
potential impacts of space weather events on aircraft operations.
2.2 Financial impact: The space weather provider States will have significant costs in the
establishment and subsequent provision of space weather services, at least over the initial three years
where there may not be a regional cost recovery mechanism. The cost to States to implement IWXXM
will increase to various extents, depending on prevailing State capabilities. The other components of this
proposal do not have significant financial implications.
2.3 Financial impact: Industry — Some limited costs associated with software changes can
be expected to accommodate new and modified information requirements. However, significant
efficiencies would be expected through the operational use of the new information provided on space
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weather and through the integration of meteorological information to the system-wide information
management environment.
2.4 Security impact: No security impact with the implementation of this proposal.
2.5 Environmental impact: Implementation of these provisions has no environmental impact.
2.6 Efficiency impact: The efficiency of aircraft operations is enhanced with more timely
access to and incorporation of digital meteorological information in flight planning, flow management
and aircraft management. Improved information about space weather events will improve route selection
and fuel-loading decisions and minimize the need for rerouting flights due to the potential impacts of
space weather events.
2.7 Expected implementation time: The expected implementation dates of 7 November 2019
for the element concerning modifications of IWXXM representations of information and
5 November 2020 for the element concerning IWXXM as a Standard are intended to enable WMO to
develop the supporting data models and to allow sufficient time for full implementation by States.
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APPENDIX C
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ANNEX 3
NOTES ON THE PRESENTATION OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT
1. The text of the amendment is arranged to show deleted text with a line through it and new text
highlighted with grey shading, as shown below:
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New text to be inserted is highlighted with grey shading. new text to be inserted
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followed by the replacement text which is highlighted
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2. The sources of the proposed amendments have been indicated as follows:
Source Annotation
Second meeting of the Meteorology Panel (METP/2) Source A
Twelfth meeting of the AIS-AIM Study Group (AIS-AIMSG/12) Source B

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INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
AND RECOMMENDED PRACTICES
METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE FOR INTERNATIONAL AIR NAVIGATION
ANNEX 3
TO THE CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION
...
PART I. CORE SARPs
CHAPTER 1. DEFINITIONS
1.1 Definitions
SOURCE A
…
ICAO meteorological information exchange model (IWXXM). A data model for representing
aeronautical meteorological information.
Space weather centre (SWXC). A centre designated to monitor and provide advisory information on
space weather phenomena expected to affect high-frequency radio communications, communications
via satellite, GNSS-based navigation and surveillance systems and/or pose a radiation risk to aircraft
occupants.
Note. – A space weather centre is designated as global and/or regional.
...
SOURCE B
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CHAPTER 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS
...
2.1 Objective, determination and provision of meteorological service
...
2.1.4 Each Contracting State shall designate the authority, hereinafter referred to as the
meteorological authority, to provide or to arrange for the provision of meteorological service for
international air navigation on its behalf. Details of the meteorological authority so designated shall be
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included in the State aeronautical information publication, in accordance with Annex 15, Chapter 5
Appendix 1, GEN 1.1.
Note.— Detailed specifications concerning presentation and contents of the aeronautical

information publication is provided in PANS-AIM (Doc 10066), Appendix 2.
SOURCE A
2.1.5 Each Contracting State shall ensure that the designated meteorological authority complies
with the requirements of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in respect of qualifications, and
competencies, education and training of meteorological personnel providing service for international air
navigation.
Note.— Requirements concerning the qualifications, and competencies, education and training of
meteorological personnel in aeronautical meteorology are given in the Technical Regulations
(WMO-No. 49), Volume I — General Meteorological Standards and Recommended Practices, Part V —
Qualifications and Competencies of Personnel Involved in the Provision of Meteorological (Weather and
Climate) and Hydrological Services, Part VI — Education and Training of Meteorological Personnel,
and Appendix A — Basic Instruction Packages.
...
CHAPTER 3. WORLD AREA FORECAST SYSTEM

AND METEOROLOGICAL OFFICES
GLOBAL SYSTEMS, SUPPORTING CENTRES AND METEOROLOGICAL OFFICES
...
3.4 Meteorological watch offices
3.4.1 A Contracting State, having accepted the responsibility for providing air traffic services
within a flight information region (FIR) or a control area (CTA), shall establish, in accordance with
regional air navigation agreement, one or more MWOs, or arrange for another Contracting State to do so.
Note.— Guidance on the bilateral or multilateral arrangements between Contracting States for the
provision of meteorological watch office services, including for cooperation and delegation, can be found
in the Manual of Aeronautical Meteorological Practice (Doc 8896).
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3.8 Space weather centres (SWXC)
3.8.1 A Contracting State, having accepted the responsibility for providing a SWXC, shall arrange
for that centre to monitor and provide advisory information on space weather phenomena in its area of
responsibility by arranging for that centre to:
a) monitor relevant ground-based, airborne and space-based observations to detect, and predict
when possible, the existence of space weather phenomena that have an impact in the following
areas:
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1) high frequency (HF) radio communications;
2) communications via satellite;
3) GNSS-based navigation and surveillance; and
4) radiation exposure at flight levels;
b) issue advisory information regarding the extent, severity and duration of the space weather
phenomena that have an impact referred to in a);
c) supply the advisory information referred to in b) to:
1) area control centres, flight information centres and aerodrome meteorological offices in its
area of responsibility which may be affected;
2) other SWXCs; and
3) international OPMET databanks, international NOTAM offices and aeronautical fixed

service Internet-based services.
3.8.2 SWXC shall maintain a 24-hour watch.
3.8.3 In case of interruption of the operation of a SWXC, its functions shall be carried out by
another SWXC or another centre, as designated by the SWXC Provider State concerned.
Note.— Guidance on the provision of space weather advisory information, including the ICAO-
designated provider(s) of space weather advisory information, is provided in the Manual on Space
Weather in Support of International Air Navigation (Doc ####).
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CHAPTER 9. SERVICE FOR OPERATORS

AND FLIGHT CREW MEMBERS
9.1 General provisions
...
9.1.3 Meteorological information supplied to operators and flight crew members shall be up to
date and include the following information, as agreed between the meteorological authority and the
operators concerned:
...
i) meteorological satellite images; and
j) ground-based weather radar information.; and

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k) space weather advisory information relevant to the whole route.
...
9.3 Flight documentation
Note.— The requirements for the use of automated pre-flight information systems in providing
flight documentation are given in 9.4.
9.3.1 Flight documentation to be made available shall comprise information listed under 9.1.3 a) 1)
and 6), b), c), e), f) and, if appropriate, g) and k). However, flight documentation for flights of two hours’
duration or less, after a short stop or turnaround, shall be limited to the information operationally needed,
as agreed between the meteorological authority and the operator concerned, but in all cases it shall at least
comprise information on 9.1.3 b), c), e), f) and, if appropriate, g) and k).
...
SOURCE B
9.4 Automated pre-flight information systems for briefing,

consultation, flight planning and flight documentation
...
9.4.2 Recommendation.— Automated pre-flight information systems providing for a

harmonized, common point of access to meteorological information and aeronautical information
services information by operators, flight crew members and other aeronautical personnel concerned
should be as agreed between the meteorological authority and the civil aviation authority or the agency
to which the authority to provide service has been delegated in accordance with Annex 15, 2.1.1 c).
Note.— The meteorological and aeronautical information services information concerned is

specified in 9.1 to 9.3 and Appendix 8 and in Annex 15, 8.1 and 8.2PANS-AIM, 5.5, respectively.
...
SOURCE A
PART II. APPENDICES AND ATTACHMENTS
...
APPENDIX 2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS RELATED TO

WORLD AREA FORECAST SYSTEM
GLOBAL SYSTEMS, SUPPORTING CENTRES AND METEOROLOGICAL OFFICES
(See Chapter 3 of this Annex)
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3. VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY CENTRES
3.1 Volcanic Ash Advisory Information

…
3.1.2 Recommendation.— Until 4 November 2020, Volcanic ash advisory centres (VAACs)
should issue volcanic ash advisory information should be disseminated in digital IWXXM GML form in
addition to the issuance of this advisory information in abbreviated plain language in accordance
with 3.1.1.
3.1.2 As of 5 November 2020, volcanic ash advisory information shall be disseminated in

IWXXM GML form in addition to the issuance of this advisory information in accordance with 3.1.1.
Note.— The technical specifications for IWXXM are contained in the Manual on Codes
(WMO-No. 306), Volume I.3, Part D — Representation Derived from Data Models. Guidance on the
implementation of IWXXM is provided in the Manual on the ICAO Meteorological Information Exchange
Model (IWXXM) (Doc 10003).
3.1.3 Volcanic ash advisory information, if disseminated in digital form, shall be formatted in
accordance with a globally interoperable information exchange model and shall use extensible markup
language (XML)/geography markup language (GML).
3.1.4 Volcanic ash advisory information, if disseminated in digital form, shall be accompanied
by the appropriate metadata.
Note.— Guidance on the information exchange model XML/GML and the metadata profile is
provided in the Manual on the Digital Exchange of Aeronautical Meteorological Information
(Doc 10003).
...
5. TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVISORY CENTRES
5.1 Tropical Cyclone Advisory Centres
...
5.1.2 The advisory information on tropical cyclones disseminated in abbreviated plain

language, using approved ICAO abbreviations and numerical values of self-explanatory nature, shall be in
accordance with the template shown in Table A2-2.
5.1.3 Recommendation.— Until 4 November 2020, Tropical cyclone advisory centres should
issue tropical cyclone advisory information should be disseminated in digital IWXXM GML form in
addition to the issuance of this advisory information in abbreviated plain language in accordance
with 5.1.2.
5.1.3 As of 5 November 2020, tropical cyclone advisory centres shall disseminate tropical
cyclone advisory information in IWXXM GML form in addition to the dissemination of this advisory
information in abbreviated plain language in accordance with 5.1.2.
C-WP/xxxx
Appendix C C-6
5.1.4 Tropical cyclone advisory information, if disseminated in digital form, shall be formatted
in accordance with a globally interoperable information exchange model and shall use XML/GML.
5.1.5 Tropical cyclone advisory information, if disseminated in digital form, shall be

accompanied by the appropriate metadata.
provided in (Doc 10003).
...
Editorial note.— Insert new Section 6 as follows:
6. SPACE WEATHER CENTRES
6.1 Space weather advisory information
6.1.1 Recommendation.— Advisory information on space weather should be issued in

abbreviated plain language, using approved ICAO abbreviations and numerical values of
self-explanatory nature, and should be in accordance with the template shown in Table A2-3. When no
approved ICAO abbreviations are available, English plain language text, to be kept to a minimum, should
be used.
6.1.2 Recommendation.— As of 7 November 2019 until 4 November 2020, space weather

advisory information should be made available in IWXXM GML form, in addition to the dissemination of
space weather advisory information in abbreviated plain language in accordance with 6.1.1.
6.1.2 As of 5 November 2020, space weather advisory information shall be disseminated in

IWXXM GML form, in addition to the dissemination of this advisory information in abbreviated plain
language in accordance with 6.1.1.
Note.— The technical specifications for IWXXM are contained in the Manual on Codes (WMO –
No.306), Volume I.3, Part D — Representations Derived from Data Models. Guidance on the
6.1.3 Recommendation.— One or more of the following space weather effects should be included
in the space weather advisory information, using their respective abbreviations as indicated below:
- HF communications (propagation, absorption) HF COM
- Communications via satellite (propagation, absorption) SATCOM
- GNSS-based navigation and surveillance (degradation) GNSS

C-WP/xxxx
C-7 Appendix C
- Radiation at flight levels (increased exposure) RADIATION
6.1.4 Recommendation.— The following intensities should be included in space weather

advisory information, using their respective abbreviations as indicated below:
- moderate MOD
- severe SEV
Note.— Guidance on the use of these intensities is provided in the Manual on Space Weather in
Support of International Air Navigation (Doc ####).
6.1.5 Recommendation.— Updated advisory information on space weather phenomena should

be issued as necessary but at least every six hours until such time as the space weather phenomena are no
longer detected and/or are no longer expected to have an impact.
End of new section.
...
Table A2-1. Template for advisory message for volcanic ash
Key: M = inclusion mandatory, part of every message;

O = inclusion optional;
C = inclusion conditional, included whenever applicable [Applicable 7 November 2019];
= = a double line indicates that the text following it should be placed on the
subsequent line.
...
Note 4.— The numbers 1 to 189 are included only for clarity and they are not part of the advisory
message, as shown in the example.
Element Detailed content Template(s) Examples

1 Identification of the Type of message VA ADVISORY VA ADVISORY
type of message
(M)
2 Status indicator Indicator of test or STATUS: TEST or EXER STATUS: TEST
(C)1 exercise STATUS: EXER
23 Time of origin (M) Year, month, day, time DTG: nnnnnnnn/nnnnZ DTG: 20080923/0130Z
in UTC
34 Name of VAAC Name of VAAC VAAC: nnnnnnnnnnnn VAAC: TOKYO
(M)
45 Name of volcano Name and IAVCEI12 VOLCANO: nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn [nnnnnn] VOLCANO: KARYMSKY 1000-13
(M) number of volcano or
UNKNOWN VOLCANO: UNNAMED
or UNNAMED
… … … … … …
EDITORIAL NOTE.— RENUMBER SUBSEQUENT FOOTNOTES IN TABLE A2-1.

C-WP/xxxx
Appendix C C-8
Notes.—
1. Used only when the message issued to indicate that a test or an exercise is taking place. When the word “TEST” or the abbreviation “EXER” is
included, the message may contain information that should not be used operationally or will otherwise end immediately after the word "TEST".
[Applicable 7 November 2019]
12. International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth’s Interior (IAVCEI).
23. A straight line between two points drawn on a map in the Mercator projection or a straight line between two points which crosses lines of longitude at a
constant angle.
34. Up to 4 selected layers.
45. If ash reported (e.g. AIREP) but not identifiable from satellite data.
...
Table A2-2. Template for advisory message for tropical cyclones
Key: M = inclusion mandatory, part of every message;

C = inclusion conditional, included whenever applicable [Applicable 7 November 2019]
= = a double line indicates that the text following it should be placed on the
subsequent line.
Note 1.— The ranges and resolutions for the numerical elements included in advisory messages
for tropical cyclones are shown in Appendix 6, Table A6-4.
Note 2.— The explanations for the abbreviations can be found in the PANS-ABC (Doc 8400).
Note 3.— All the elements are mandatory.
Note 43.— Inclusion of a “colon” after each element heading is mandatory.
Note 54.— The numbers 1 to 1921 are included only for clarity and they are not part of the
advisory message, as shown in the example.

1 Identification of the Type of message TC ADVISORY TC ADVISORY
type of message
2 Status indicator (C)1 Indicator of test or exercise STATUS: TEST or EXER STATUS: TEST
STATUS: EXER
23 Time of origin (M) Year, month, day and time DTG: nnnnnnnn/nnnnZ DTG: 20040925/19600Z
in UTC of issue
34 Name of TCAC (M) Name of TCAC TCAC: nnnn or nnnnnnnnnn TCAC: YUFO12
(location indicator or
full name) TCAC: MIAMI
45 Name of tropical Name of tropical cyclone TC: nnnnnnnnnnnn or NN TC: GLORIA
cyclone (M) or “NN” for unnamed
tropical cyclone
56 Advisory number (M) Advisory number: Year in ADVISORY NR: nnnn/[n][n]nn ADVISORY NR: 2004/1301
full and message number
(separate sequence
starting with “01” for each
cyclone)
67 Observed pPosition Day and time (in UTC) OBS PSN:: nn/nnnnZ OBS PSN: 25/1800Z
of the centre (M) and pPosition of the centre Nnn[nn] or Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or N2706 W07306
of the tropical cyclone (in Ennn[nn]
degrees and minutes)
8 Observed CB cloud3 Location of CB cloud CB: WI nnnKM (or nnnNM) OF TC CB: WI 250NM OF TC
C-WP/xxxx
C-9 Appendix C

(C) (referring to latitude and CENTRE CENTRE TOP FL500
longitude (in degrees and
minutes)) and vertical or
extent (flight level) WI4 Nnn[nn] or Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or
Ennn[nn] –
Nnn[nn] or Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or
Ennn[nn] –
Ennn[nn] –
[Nnn[nn] or Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or
Ennn[nn] –
Ennn[nn]]
TOP [ABV or BLW] FLnnn
79 Direction and speed Direction and speed of MOV: N nnKMH (or KT) or MOV: NW 20KMH
of movement (M) movement given in sixteen NNE nnKMH (or KT) or
compass points and km/h NE nnKMH (or KT) or
(or kt), respectively, or ENE nnKMH (or KT) or
moving slowly (< 6 km/h E nnKMH (or KT) or
(3 kt)) or stationary (< 2 ESE nnKMH (or KT) or
km/h (1 kt)) SE nnKMH (or KT) or
SSE nnKMH (or KT) or
S nnKMH (or KT) or
SSW nnKMH (or KT) or
SW nnKMH (or KT) or
WSW nnKMH (or KT) or
W nnKMH (or KT) or
WNW nnKMH (or KT) or
NW nnKMH (or KT) or
NNW nnKMH (or KT) or
SLW or STNR
810 Central pressure (M) Central pressure (in hPa) C: nnnHPA C: 965HPA
911 Maximum surface Maximum surface wind MAX WIND: nn[n]MPS MAX WIND: 22MPS
wind (M) near the centre (mean over (or nn[n]KT)
10 minutes, in
m/s (or kt))
1012 Forecast of centre Day and time (in UTC) FCST PSN +6 HR: nn/nnnnZ FCST PSN +6 HR: 25/2200Z
position (6 hours from the “DTG” Nnn[nn] or Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or N2748 W07350
(+6 HR) (M) given in Item 2); Ennn[nn]
Forecast position (in

degrees and minutes) of
the centre of the tropical
cyclone
1113 Forecast of Forecast of maximum FCST MAX nn[n]MPS FCST MAX 22MPS
maximum surface surface wind (6 hours after WIND +6 HR: (or nn[n]KT) WIND +6 HR:
wind (+6 HR) (M) the “DTG” given in Item 2)
1214 Forecast of centre Day and time (in UTC) (12 FCST PSN +12 nn/nnnnZ FCST PSN +12 HR: 26/0400Z
position hours from the “DTG” HR: Nnn[nn] or Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or N2830 W07430

cyclone
1315 Forecast of Forecast of maximum FCST MAX WIND nn[n]MPS FCST MAX WIND 22MPS
maximum surface surface wind (12 hours +12 HR: (or nn[n]KT) +12 HR:
C-WP/xxxx
Appendix C C-10

wind (+12 HR) (M) after the “DTG” given in
Item 2)

cyclone
Item 2)

cyclone
Item 2)
1820 Remarks (M) Remarks, as necessary RMK: Free text up to 256 characters RMK: NIL
or
NIL
1921 Expected time of Expected year, month, day NXT MSG: [BFR] nnnnnnnn/nnnnZ NXT MSG: 20040925/2000Z
issuance of next and time (in UTC) of or
advisory (M) issuance of next advisory NO MSG EXP
Notes.—
1. Used only when the message issued to indicate that a test or an exercise is taking place. When the word “TEST” or the abbreviation “EXER” is
1.2. Fictitious location.
3. In the case of CB clouds associated with a tropical cyclone covering more than one area within the area of responsibility, this element can be
repeated, as necessary..
4. The number of coordinates should be kept to a minimum and should not normally exceed seven.
...
Example A2-2. Advisory message for tropical cyclones
TC ADVISORY
DTG: 20040925/19600Z
TCAC: YUFO
TC: GLORIA
ADVISORY NR: 2004/1301
OBS PSN: 25/1800Z N2706 W07306
CB: WI 250NM OF TC CENTRE
C: 965HPA
C-WP/xxxx
C-11 Appendix C
MAX WIND: 22MPS

FCST PSN +6 HR: 25/2200Z N2748 W07350
FCST MAX WIND +6 HR: 22MPS
FCST PSN +12 HR: 26/0400Z N2830 W07430
FCST PSN +18 HR: 26/1000Z N2852 W07500
FCST PSN +24 HR: 26/1600Z N2912 W07530
RMK: NIL
NXT MSG: 20040925/2000Z
Insert new Table A2-3, Examples A2-3, A2-4

and A2-5 as follows:
Table A2-3. Template for advisory message for space weather information
Key: M = inclusion mandatory, part of every message

C = inclusion conditional, included whenever applicable
Note 1.— The explanations for the abbreviations can be found in the Procedures for Air
Navigation Services — ICAO Abbreviations and Codes (PANS-ABC, Doc 8400).
Note 2.— The spatial resolutions are shown in Attachment E.
Note 3. – Inclusion of a «colon» after each element heading is mandatory.
Note 4.— The numbers 1 to 14 are included only for clarity and they are not part of the advisory
message, as shown in the examples.

1 Identification of Type of message SWX ADVISORY SWX ADVISORY
the type of
message (M)
2 Status indicator Indicator of test or STATUS: TEST or EXER STATUS: TEST
(C)* exercise STATUS: EXER
3 Time of origin (M) Year, month, day, time DTG: nnnnnnnn/nnnnZ DTG: 20161108/0100Z
in UTC
4 Name of SWXC Name of SWXC SWXC: Nnnnnnnnnnnn SWXC: DONLON
(M)
5 Advisory number Advisory number: year ADVISORY NR: nnnn/[n][n][n]n ADVISORY NR: ADVISORY NR: 2016/1
(M) in full and unique
message number
6 Number of Number of the NR RPLC: nnnn/[n][n][n]n NR RPLC: 2016/1

advisory being previously issued
replaced (C) advisory being replaced
C-WP/xxxx
Appendix C C-12

7 Space weather Effect and intensity of SWX EFFECT: HF COM MOD or SEV, SWX EFFECT: HF COM MOD
effect and the space weather or SWX EFFECT: GNSS SEV
intensity (M) phenomena SATCOM MOD or SEV SWX EFFECT: HF COM MOD AND
or SWX EFFECT: GNSS MOD
GNSS MOD or SEV, SWX EFFECT: RADIATION MOD
or SWX EFFECT: SATCOM SEV
HF COM MOD or SEV AND GNSS MOD or
SEV,
or
RADIATION1 MOD or SEV
8 Observed or Time: day, time in UTC OBS or FCST SWX: nn/nnnnZ OBS SWX: 08/0100Z DAYLIGHT
expected extent of Observed (or forecast if DAYLIGHT SIDE SIDE
space weather phenomena have yet to or FCST SWX: 08/0100Z HNH HSH
phenomena (M) occur); horizontal HNH W18000 – W09000 ABV
extent ** (latitude bands and/or FL350
and longitude in MNH OBS SWX: 08/0100Z HNH HSH
degrees) and/or altitude and/or E18000-W18000
of space weather EQN
phenomena and/or
EQS
and/or
MSH
and/or
HSH
and
Wnnn(nn) or Ennn(nn) –
Wnnn(nn) or Ennn(nn)
and/or
ABV FLnnn
or FLnnn–nnn
or
Nnn[nn] or Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or Ennn[nn] –
[Nnn[nn] or Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or Ennn[nn] –
Nnn[nn] or Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or Ennn[nn]]
or
NO SWX EXP
9 Forecast of the Day, time (in UTC) (6 FCST SWX +6 HR: nn/nnnnZ FCST SWX +6
phenomena for hours from time given DAYLIGHT SIDE HR: 08/0700Z DAYLIGHT
the next 6 hours in item 8, rounded to or SIDE
(M) the next full hour); HNH FCST SWX +6
Forecast extent and/or and/or HR: 08/0700Z HNH HSH
altitude of the space MNH W18000 – W09000 ABV
weather phenomena for and/or FL350
the fixed valid time EQN FCST SWX +6
and/or HR: 08/0700Z HNH HSH
EQS E18000-W18000
and/or
MSH
and/or
HSH
and
and/or
ABV FLnnn
or FLnnn–nnn
or
or
NO SWX EXP
or
C-WP/xxxx
C-13 Appendix C

NOT AVBL
(M) the next full hour); HNH
Forecast extent and/or and/or FCST SWX +12
altitude of the space MNH HR: 08/1300Z HNH HSH
weather phenomena for and/or W18000 – W09000 ABV
the fixed valid time EQN FL350
and/or FCST SWX +12
EQS HR: 08/1300Z HNH HSH
and/or E18000-W18000
MSH
and/or
HSH
and
and/or
ABV FLnnn
or FLnnn–nnn
or
or
NO SWX EXP
or
NOT AVBL
and/or FCST SWX +18
and/or E18000-W18000
MSH
and/or
HSH
and
and/or
ABV FLnnn
or FLnnn–nnn
or
or
NO SWX EXP
or
NOT AVBL
C-WP/xxxx
Appendix C C-14

and/or FCST SWX +24
and/or E18000-W18000
MSH
and/or
HSH
and
and/or
ABV FLnnn
or FLnnn–nnn
or
or
NO SWX EXP
or
NOT AVBL
13 Remarks (M) Remarks, as necessary RMK : Free text up to 256 characters RMK: SWX EVENT HAS
or CEASED
NIL RMK: WWW.SPACEWEATHER
PROVIDER.GOV
RMK: NIL
14 Next advisory (M) Year, month, day and NXT ADVISORY: nnnnnnnn/nnnnZ NXT
time in UTC or ADVISORY: 20161108/0700Z.
NO FURTHER ADVISORIES or NXT
WILL BE ISSUED BY ADVISORY: NO FURTHER
ADVISORIES
*
Used only when the message issued to indicate that a test or an exercise is taking place. When the word “TEST” or the abbreviation “EXER” is
[Applicable 7 November 2019].
**
One or more latitude ranges should be included in the space weather advisory information for “GNSS” and “RADIATION”,
Example A2-3: Space weather advisory message (GNSS and HF COM effects)
SWX ADVISORY
DTG: 20161108/0100Z
SWXC: DONLON*
SWX EFFECT: HF COM MOD AND GNSS MOD
ADVISORY NR: 2016/2
NR RPLC : 2016/1
OBS SWX: 20161108/0100Z HNH HSH E18000 – W18000
FCST SWX +6 HR: 20121108/0700Z HNH HSH E18000 – W18000
FCST SWX +24 HR: 20161109/0100Z NO SWX EXP
RMK: LOW LVL GEOMAGNETIC STORMING CAUSING
INCREASED AURORAL ACT AND SUBSEQUENT
MOD DEGRADATION OF GNSS AND HF COM
AVBL IN THE AURORAL ZONE. THIS
STORMING EXP TO SUBSIDE
IN THE FCST PERIOD. SEE
C-WP/xxxx
C-15 Appendix C
WWW.SPACEWEATHERPROVIDER.WEB
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES
* Fictitious location
Example A2-4: Space weather advisory message (RADIATION effects)
SWX ADVISORY
DTG: 20161108/0000Z
SWXC: DONLON*
SWX EFFECT: RADIATION MOD
ADVISORY NR: 2016/2
NR RPLC : 2016/1
FCST SWX: 20161108/0100Z HNH HSH E18000 – W18000 ABV
FL350
FCST SWX +6 HR: 20121108/0700Z HNH HSH E18000 – W18000 ABV
FL350
FL350
FL350
FCST SWX +24 HR: 20161109/0100Z NO SWX EXP
RMK: RADIATION LVL EXCEEDED 100 PCT OF
BACKGROUND LVL AT FL350 AND ABV. THE
CURRENT EVENT HAS PEAKED AND LVL SLW
RTN TO BACKGROUND LVL. SEE
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES
Example A2-5: Space weather advisory message (HF COM effects)
SWX ADVISORY
DTG: 20161108/0100Z
SWXC: DONLON*
SWX EFFECT: HF COM SEV
ADVISORY NR: 2016/1
OBS SWX: 20161108/0100Z DAYLIGHT SIDE
FCST SWX +6 HR: 20121108/0700Z DAYLIGHT SIDE
RMK: PERIODIC HF COM ABSORPTION AND LIKELY
TO CONT IN THE NEAR TERM. CMPL AND
PERIODIC LOSS OF HF ON THE SUNLIT SIDE
OF THE EARTH EXP. CONT HF COM
DEGRADATION LIKELY OVER THE NXT 7
DAYS. SEE
NXT ADVISORY: 20161108/0700Z
…
C-WP/xxxx
Appendix C C-16
End of new text.

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APPENDIX 3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS RELATED

TO METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS AND REPORTS
...
2. GENERAL CRITERIA RELATED TO METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS
2.1 Format of meteorological reports

...
2.1.3 Recommendation.— Until 4 November 2020, METAR and SPECI should be

disseminated in digital IWXXM GML form in addition to the dissemination of the METAR and SPECI in
accordance with 2.1.2.
2.1.3 As of 5 November 2020, METAR and SPECI shall be disseminated in IWXXM GML
form in addition to the dissemination of the METAR and SPECI in accordance with 2.1.2.
2.1.4 METAR and SPECI if disseminated in digital form shall be formatted in accordance with
a globally interoperable information exchange model and shall use extensible markup language
(XML)/geography markup language (GML).
2.1.5 METAR and SPECI if disseminated in digital form shall be accompanied by the
appropriate metadata.
provided in the Manual on the Digital Exchange of Aeronautical Meteorological Information (Doc
10003).
...
C-WP/xxxx
C-17 Appendix C
APPENDIX 5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

RELATED TO FORECASTS
1. CRITERIA RELATED TO TAF
1.1 TAF format

...
1.1.2 Recommendation.— Until 4 November 2020, TAF should be disseminated in digital

IWXXM GML form in addition to the dissemination of the TAF in accordance with 1.1.1.
1.1.2 As of 5 November 2020, TAF shall be disseminated in IWXXM GML form in addition to
the dissemination of the TAF in accordance with 1.1.1.
1.1.3 TAF if disseminated in digital form shall be formatted in accordance with a globally
interoperable information exchange model and shall use extensible markup language (XML)/geography
markup language (GML).
1.1.4 TAF if disseminated in digital form shall be accompanied by the appropriate metadata.
provided in the Manual on the Digital Exchange of Aeronautical Meteorological Information
(Doc 10003).
...
APPENDIX 6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS RELATED TO

SIGMET AND AIRMET INFORMATION, AERODROME WARNINGS
AND WIND SHEAR WARNINGS AND ALERTS
(See Chapter 7 of this Annex.)
1. SPECIFICATIONS RELATED TO SIGMET INFORMATION
1.1 Format of SIGMET messages

...
1.1.6 Recommendation.— Until 4 November 2020, Meteorological watch offices should issue
SIGMET information should be disseminated in digital IWXXM GML form, in addition to the issuance
dissemination of this SIGMET information in abbreviated plain language in accordance with 1.1.1.
C-WP/xxxx
Appendix C C-18
1.1.6 As of 5 November 2020, SIGMET information shall be disseminated in IWXXM GML

form in addition to the dissemination of SIGMET information in accordance with 1.1.1.
1.1.7 SIGMET if disseminated in digital form shall be formatted in accordance with a globally
interoperable information exchange model and shall use extensible markup language (XML)/geography
markup language (GML).
1.1.8 SIGMET if disseminated in digital form shall be accompanied by the appropriate

metadata.
provided in the Manual on the Digital Exchange of Aeronautical Meteorological Information (Doc
10003).
...
2. SPECIFICATIONS RELATED TO AIRMET INFORMATION
2.1 Format of AIRMET messages

...
2.1.6 Recommendation.— Until 4 November 2020, Meteorological offices should issue

AIRMET information should be disseminated in digital IWXXM GML form, in addition to the issuance
dissemination of this AIRMET information in abbreviated plain language in accordance with 2.1.1.
2.1.6 As of 5 November 2020, AIRMET information shall be disseminated in IWXXM GML

form in addition to the dissemination of AIRMET information in accordance with 2.1.1.
2.1.7 AIRMET if disseminated in digital form shall be formatted in accordance with a globally
interoperable information exchange model and shall use XML/GML.
2.1.8 AIRMET if disseminated in digital form shall be accompanied by the appropriate

metadata.
provided in Doc 10003.
...
C-WP/xxxx
C-19 Appendix C
Table A6-1A. Template for SIGMET and AIRMET messages

…
SIGMET message AIRMET message

Element Detailed content SIGMET template AIRMET template examples examples
Location indicator of FIR/CTA ICAO location indicator of nnnn YUCC2
(M)1 the ATS unit serving the YUDD2
FIR or CTA to which the
SIGMET/AIRMET refers
Identification (M) Message identification and SIGMET [n][n]n AIRMET [n][n]n SIGMET 1 AIRMET 9
sequence number3 SIGMET 01 AIRMET 19
SIGMET A01 AIRMET B19
Validity period (M) Day-time groups indicating VALID nnnnnn/nnnnnn VALID 010000/010400
the period of validity in VALID 221215/221600
UTC VALID 101520/101800
VALID 251600/252200
VALID 152000/160000
VALID 192300/200300
Location indicator of MWO (M) Location indicator of MWO nnnn– YUDO–2
originating the message YUSO–2
with a separating hyphen
Name of the FIR/CTA (M) Location indicator and nnnn nnnnnnnnnn nnnn nnnnnnnnnn YUCC AMSWELL FIR2 YUCC AMSWELL FIR/22
name of the FIR/CTA4 for FIR[/UIR] FIR[/n] YUDD SHANLON2 YUDD SHANLON FIR2
which the or FIR/UIR2
SIGMET/AIRMET is issued UIR UIR
or FIR/UIR
FIR/UIR YUDD SHANLON CTA2
or
nnnn nnnnnnnnnn CTA
IF THE SIGMET OR AIRMET MESSAGE IS TO BE CANCELLED, SEE DETAILS AT THE END OF THE TEMPLATE.
Status indicator (C)5 Indicator of test or exercise TEST or EXER TEST or EXER TEST TEST
EXER EXER
Phenomenon (M)56 Description of OBSC67 TS[GR78] SFC WIND nnn/nn[n]MPS OBSC TS SFC WIND 040/40MPS
phenomenon causing the EMBD89 TS[GR78] (or OBSC TSGR SFC WIND 310/20KT
issuance of FRQ910 TS[GR78] SFC WIND nnn/nn[n]KT) EMBD TS
SIGMET/AIRMET SQL1011 TS[GR78] EMBD TSGR SFC VIS 1500M (BR)
SFC VIS [n][n]nnM (nn)1516 FRQ TS
TC nnnnnnnnnn PSN FRQ TSGR ISOL TS
Nnn[nn] or Snn[nn] ISOL1617 TS[GR78] SQL TS ISOL TSGR
Wnnn[nn] or Ennn[nn] CB OCNL1718 TS[GR78] SQL TSGR OCNL TS
or TC NN1112 PSN Nnn[nn] OCNL TSGR
or Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] MT OBSC TC GLORIA PSN N10
or Ennn[nn] CB W060 CB MT OBSC
BKN CLD TC NN PSN S2030
SEV TURB1213 nnn/[ABV] [n]nnnM E06030 CB BKN CLD 120/900M
SEV ICE1314 (or BKN CLD BKN CLD 400/3000FT
SEV ICE (FZRA)1314 [n]nnn/[ABV] [n]nnnnFT) SEV TURB BKN CLD 1000/5000FT
SEV MTW1415 or BKN CLD SFC/[ABV] SEV ICE BKN CLD SFC/3000M
[n]nnnM SEV ICE (FZRA) BKN CLD SFC/ABV
HVY DS (or BKN CLD SEV MTW 10000FT
HVY SS SFC/[ABV][n]nnnnFT) HVY DS
[VA ERUPTION] OVC CLD HVY SS OVC CLD 270/ABV3000M
[MT nnnnnnnnnn] nnn/[ABV] [n]nnnM OVC CLD 900/ABV10000FT
[PSN Nnn[nn] or Snn[nn] (or OVC CLD VA ERUPTION MT OVC CLD 1000/5000FT
Ennn[nn] or Wnnn[nn]] [n]nnn/[ABV] [n]nnnnFT) ASHVAL2 PSN S15 E073 OVC CLD SFC/3000M
VA CLD or OVC CLD SFC/[ABV] VA CLD OVC CLD SFC/ABV
[n]nnnM 10000FT
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RDOACT CLD (or OVC CLD RDOACT CLD
SFC/[ABV][n]nnnnFT) ISOL CB
OCNL CB
FRQ CB
ISOL1617 CB1819
OCNL1718 CB1819 ISOL TCU
FRQ910 CB1819 OCNL TCU
FRQ TCU
ISOL1617 TCU1819
OCNL1718 TCU1819 MOD TURB
FRQ910 TCU1819 MOD ICE
MOD MTW
MOD TURB1213
MOD ICE1314
MOD MTW1415
Observed or forecast Indication whether the OBS [AT nnnnZ] or OBS
phenomenon (M) information is observed FCST [AT nnnnZ] OBS AT 1210Z
and expected to continue, FCST
or forecast FCST AT 1815Z
Location (C) 1920 Location (referring to Nnn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or Nnn[nn] Ennn[nn] or N2020 W07005
latitude and longitude (in Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or Snn[nn] Ennn[nn] N48 E010
degrees and minutes)) S60 W160
or S0530 E16530
N OF Nnn[nn] or S OF Nnn[nn] or N OF Snn[nn] or
S OF Snn[nn] [AND] N OF N50
W OF Wnnn[nn] or E OF Wnnn[nn] or W OF Ennn[nn] or S OF N5430
E OF Ennn[nn] N OF S10
S OF S4530
or W OF W155
N OF Nnn[nn] or N OF Snn[nn] AND S OF Nnn[nn] or E OF W45
S OF Snn[nn] W OF E15540
E OF E09015
N OF N1515 AND W OF E13530

or S OF N45 AND N OF N40
W OF Wnnn[nn] or W OF Ennn[nn] AND
E OF Wnnn[nn] or E OF Ennn[nn] N OF LINE S2520 W11510 – S2520 W12010
SW OF LINE N50 W005 – N60 W020
or SW OF LINE N50 W020 – N45 E010 AND NE OF LINE
N OF LINE2021 or NE OF LINE2021 or E OF LINE2021 or SE N45 W020 – N40 E010
OF LINE2021 or S OF LINE2021 or SW OF LINE2021 or W
OF LINE2021 or NW OF LINE2021 Nnn[nn] or Snn[nn] WI N6030 E02550 – N6055 E02500 –
Wnnn[nn] or Ennn[nn] – Nnn[nn] or Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or N6050 E02630 – N6030 E02550
Ennn[nn]
[– Nnn[nn] or Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or Ennn[nn]] [– Nnn[nn] APRX 50KM WID LINE BTN N64 W017 – N60 W010 –
or Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or Ennn[nn]] N57 E010
[AND N OF LINE2021 or NE OF LINE2021 or E OF LINE2021
or SE OF LINE2021 or S OF LINE2021 or SW OF LINE2021 or
W OF LINE2021 or NW OF LINE2021 Nnn[nn] or Snn[nn]
Wnnn[nn] or Ennn[nn] – Nnn[nn] or Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or
Ennn[nn]
[– Nnn[nn] or Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or Ennn[nn]] [– Nnn[nn]
or Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or Ennn[nn]]]
or ENTIRE FIR
WI2021, 2122 Nnn[nn] or Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or Ennn[nn] – ENTIRE UIR
Nnn[nn] or Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or Ennn[nn] – ENTIRE FIR/UIR
[Nnn[nn] or Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or Ennn[nn] – ENTIRE CTA
WI 400KM OF TC CENTRE
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or WI 250NM OF TC CENTRE
APRX nnKM WID LINE2021 BTN (or nnNM WID LINE2021
†
BTN) Nnn[nn] or Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or Ennn[nn] WI 30 KM OF N6030 E02550
– Nnn[nn] or Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or Ennn[nn]
[– Nnn[nn] or Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or Ennn[nn]]
[– Nnn[nn] or Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or Ennn[nn]]
or
ENTIRE FIR[/UIR]
or
ENTIRE FIR
or
ENTIRE FIR/UIR
or
ENTIRE CTA
or2223
WI nnnKM (or nnnNM) OF TC CENTRE
or29
WI nnKM (or nnNM) OF Nnn[nn] or Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or
Ennn[nn]
Level (C) 1920, 29 Flight level or altitude23 [SFC/]FLnnn or FL180

[SFC/]nnnnM (or [SFC/][n]nnnnFT) or SFC/FL070
FLnnn/nnn or SFC/3000M
TOP FLnnn or SFC/10000FT
[TOP] ABV FLnnn or (or [TOP] ABV [n]nnnnFT) FL050/080
[nnnn/]nnnnM (or [[n]nnnn/][n]nnnnFT) or [nnnnM/]FLnnn TOP FL390
(or [[n]nnnnFT/]FLnnn) ABV FL250
TOP ABV FL100
or 2223 ABV 7000FT
TOP [ABV or BLW] FLnnn TOP ABV 9000FT
TOP ABV 10000FT
3000M
2000/3000M
8000FT
6000/12000FT
2000M/FL150
10000FT/FL250
TOP FL500
TOP ABV FL500
TOP BLW FL450
Movement or expected Movement or expected MOV N [nnKMH] or MOV NNE [nnKMH] or MOV SE
movement (C) 1920, 24 movement (direction and MOV NE [nnKMH] or MOV ENE [nnKMH] or MOV NNW
speed) with reference to MOV E [nnKMH] or MOV ESE [nnKMH] or
one of the sixteen points MOV SE [nnKMH] or MOV SSE [nnKMH] or MOV E 40KMH
of compass, or stationary MOV S [nnKMH] or MOV SSW [nnKMH] or MOV E 20KT
MOV SW [nnKMH] or MOV WSW [nnKMH] or MOV WSW 20KT
MOV W [nnKMH] or MOV WNW [nnKMH] or
MOV NW [nnKMH] or MOV NNW [nnKMH] STNR
(or MOV N [nnKT] or MOV NNE [nnKT] or
MOV NE [nnKT] or MOV ENE [nnKT] or
MOV E [nnKT] or MOV ESE [nnKT] or
†
Applicable 7 November 2019.
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MOV SE [nnKT] or MOV SSE [nnKT] or
MOV S [nnKT] or MOV SSW [nnKT] or
MOV SW [nnKT] or MOV WSW [nnKT] or
MOV W [nnKT] or MOV WNW [nnKT] or
MOV NW [nnKT] or MOV NNW [nnKT])
or
STNR
Changes in intensity (C) 1920 Expected changes in INTSF or INTSF
intensity WKN or WKN
NC NC
Forecast time (C)24 Indication of the forecast FCST AT nnnnZ — FCST AT 2200Z —
time of phenomenon
TC forecast position (C)23 Forecast position of TC TC CENTRE PSN Nnn[nn] — TC CENTRE PSN N1030 —
centre at the end of the or Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or or E1600015
validity period of the Ennn[nn]
SIGMET message
Forecast position (C) 1920, 24, 25 Forecast position of Nnn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or — N30 W170 —
phenomenon at the end of Nnn[nn] Ennn[nn] or
the validity period of the Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or N OF N30
SIGMET message Snn[nn] Ennn[nn]
S OF S50 AND W OF
or E170
N OF Nnn[nn] or
S OF Nnn[nn] or S OF N46 AND N OF N39
N OF Snn[nn] or
S OF Snn[nn] [AND] NE OF LINE N35 W020 –
W OF Wnnn[nn] or N45 W040
E OF Wnnn[nn] or
W OF Ennn[nn] or SW OF LINE N48 W020 –
E OF Ennn[nn] N43 E010 AND NE OF
LINE N43 W020 – N38
or E010
N OF Nnn[nn] or
N OF Snn[nn] AND S OF WI N20 W090 –
Nnn[nn] or S OF Snn[nn] N05 W090 – N10 W100 –
N20 W100 – N20 W090
APRX 50KM WID LINE

BTN N64 W017 –
or N57 W005 – N55 E010 –
W OF Wnnn[nn] or N55 E030
W OF Ennn[nn] AND E OF
Wnnn[nn] or E OF Ennn[nn] ENTIRE FIR
ENTIRE UIR
or ENTIRE FIR/UIR
N OF LINE2021 or
NE OF LINE2021 or ENTIRE CTA
E OF LINE2021 or
SE OF LINE2021 or TC CENTRE PSN N2740
S OF LINE2021 or W07345
SW OF LINE2021 or
W OF LINE2021 or NO VA LONGER EXP
NW OF LINE2021 Nnn[nn]
or WI 30 KM OF N6030
†
Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or E02550
Ennn[nn] – Nnn[nn] or
Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or
†
Applicable 7 November 2019.
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Ennn[nn]
[– Nnn[nn] or Snn[nn]
Wnnn[nn] or Ennn[nn]]
[AND N OF LINE2021 or
NE OF LINE2021 or
E OF LINE2021 or
SE OF LINE2021 or
S OF LINE2021 or
SW OF LINE2021 or
W OF LINE2021 or
NW OF LINE2021 Nnn[nn]
or Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or
Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or
Ennn[nn]
[– Nnn[nn] or Snn[nn]
Wnnn[nn] or Ennn[nn]]]
or
WI2021, 2122 Nnn[nn] or
Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or
Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or
Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or
Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or
Ennn[nn]
or
APRX nnKM WID LINE2021
BTN (nnNM WID LINE2021
BTN)
Nnn[nn] or
Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or
Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or
Ennn[nn]
[– Nnn[nn] or
Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or
Ennn[nn]]
[ – Nnn[nn] or
Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or
Ennn[nn]]
or
ENTIRE FIR[/UIR]
or
ENTIRE UIR
or
ENTIRE FIR/UIR
or
ENTIRE CTA
or22
TC CENTRE PSN Nnn[nn]
or Snn[nn] Wnnn[nn] or
Ennn[nn]
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or26
NO VA EXP
or29
WI nnKM (or nnNM) OF
Nnn[nn] or Snn[nn]
Wnnn[nn] or Ennn[nn]
Repetition of elements (C)27 Repetition of elements [AND]27 — AND —

included in a SIGMET
message for volcanic ash
cloud or tropical cyclone
OR
Cancellation of SIGMET/ Cancellation of CNL SIGMET [n][n]n CNL AIRMET [n][n]n CNL SIGMET 2 CNL AIRMET 05
AIRMET (C)28 SIGMET/AIRMET referring nnnnnn/nnnnnn nnnnnn/nnnnnn 101200/101600 151520/151800
to its identification
or26 CNL SIGMET A13
CNL SIGMET 251030/251430 VA MOV
[n][n]n nnnnnn/nnnnnn TO YUDO FIR2
VA MOV TO nnnn FIR
Notes.—
1. See 4.1.
2. Fictitious location.
3. In accordance with 1.1.3 and 2.1.2.
4. See 2.1.3.
5. Used only when the message issued to indicate that a test or an exercise is taking place. When the word “TEST” or the abbreviation “EXER” is included,
the message may contain information that should not be used operationally or will otherwise end immediately after the word "TEST".
67. In accordance with 4.2.1 a).
78. In accordance with 4.2.4.
89. In accordance with 4.2.1 b).
1112. Used for unnamed tropical cyclones.
1617. In accordance with 4.2.1 c).
1718. In accordance with 4.2.1 d).
1819. The use of cumulonimbus (CB) and towering cumulus (TCU) is restricted to AIRMETs in accordance with 2.1.4.
1920. In the case of volcanic ash cloud or cumulonimbus clouds associated with a tropical cyclone covering more than one area within the FIR, these elements
can be repeated, as necessary.
2021. A straight line is to be used between two points drawn on a map in the Mercator projection or between two points which crosses lines of longitude at a
constant angle.
2122. The number of coordinates should be kept to a minimum and should not normally exceed seven.
2223. Only for SIGMET messages for tropical cyclones.
23. Only for SIGMET messages for volcanic ash cloud and tropical cyclones.
24. The elements “forecast time” and “forecast position” are not to be used in conjunction with the element “movement or expected movement”.
25. The levels of the phenomena remain fixed throughout the forecast period.
26. Only for SIGMET messages for volcanic ash.
27. To be used for two volcanic ash clouds or two centres of tropical cyclones simultaneously affecting the FIR concerned..
28. End of the message (as the SIGMET/AIRMET message is being cancelled).
29. Only for SIGMET messages for radioactive cloud. When detailed information on the release is not available, a radius of up to 30 kilometres (or 16 nautical
miles) from the source may be applied; and a vertical extent from surface (SFC) to the upper limit of the flight information region/upper flight information
region (FIR/UIR) or control area (CTA) is to be applied. [Applicable 7 November 2019].
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APPENDIX 8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

RELATED TO SERVICE FOR OPERATORS
AND FLIGHT CREW MEMBERS
…
4. SPECIFICATIONS RELATED TO FLIGHT DOCUMENTATION
4.1 Presentation of information
4.1.3 METAR and SPECI (including trend forecasts as issued in accordance with regional air
navigation agreement), TAF, GAMET, SIGMET, and AIRMET, volcanic ash, and tropical cyclone and
space weather advisory information shall be presented in accordance with the templates in Appendices 1,
2, 3, 5 and 6. Such meteorological information received from other meteorological offices shall be
included in flight documentation without change.
SOURCE B
APPENDIX 9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS RELATED TO INFORMATION FOR

AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES, SEARCH AND RESCUE SERVICES AND
AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICES
...
3. INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED
FOR AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICES UNITS
3.1 List of information
The following information shall be supplied, as necessary, to an aeronautical information services unit:
a) information on meteorological service for international air navigation, intended for inclusion in
the aeronautical information publication(s) concerned;
Note.— Details of this information are given in Annex 15PANS-AIM, Appendix 13, Part 1, GEN
3.5 and Part 3, AD 2.2, 2.11, 3.2 and 3.11.
b) information necessary for the preparation of NOTAM or ASHTAM including, in particular,

information on:
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1) the establishment, withdrawal and significant changes in operation of aeronautical

meteorological services. This information is required to be provided to the aeronautical
information services unit sufficiently in advance of the effective date to permit issuance of
NOTAM in compliance with Annex 15, 5.1.16.3.2.2 and 5.1.1.16.3.2.3;
...
SOURCE A
Insert new Attachment E as follows.
ATTACHMENT E. SPATIAL RANGES AND RESOLUTIONS

FOR SPACE WEATHER ADVISORY INFORMATION
Note.— The guidance contained in this table relates to Appendix 2, 6.1 Space weather advisory information.
Element Range Resolution

Flight Level affected by radiation: 250-600 30
Longitudes for advisories: (degrees) 000 – 180 15
Latitude bands High latitudes northern hemisphere N9000 - N6000
for advisories: (HNH)
Middle latitudes northern hemisphere (MNH) N6000 - N3000
Equatorial latitudes northern hemisphere (EQN) N3000 - N0000 30
Equatorial latitudes southern hemisphere (EQS) S0000 - S3000
Middle latitudes southern hemisphere (MSH) S3000 - S6000
High latitudes southern hemisphere (HSH) S6000 - S9000
End of new Attachment E.
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APPENDIX D
AMENDMENT 78 TO THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

AND RECOMMENDED PRACTICES
ANNEX 3 — METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE FOR INTERNATIONAL AIR NAVIGATION
RESOLUTION OF ADOPTION
The Council
Acting in accordance with the Convention on International Civil Aviation, and particularly with the
provisions of Articles 37, 54 and 90 thereof,
1. Hereby adopts on [D] Amendment 78 to the International Standards and Recommended Practices
contained in the document entitled International Standards and Recommended Practices, Meteorological
Service for International Air Navigation which for convenience is designated Annex 3 to the Convention;
2. Prescribes [*] July 2018 as the date upon which the said amendment shall become effective,
except for any part thereof in respect of which a majority of the Contracting States have registered their
disapproval with the council before that date;
3. Resolves that the said amendment or such parts thereof as have become effective shall become
applicable on 8 November 2018 unless otherwise indicated;
4. Requests the Secretary General:
a) to notify each Contracting State immediately of the above action and immediately after
[*] July 2018 of those parts of the amendment which have become effective;
b) to request each Contracting State:
1) to notify the Organization (in accordance with the obligation imposed by Article 38 of the
Convention) of the differences that will exist on 8 November 2018 between its national
regulations or practices and the provisions of the Standards in the Annex as hereby
amended, such notification to be made before 8 October 20181, and thereafter to notify
the Organization of any further differences that arise;
2) to notify the Organization before 8 October 20181 of the date or dates by which it will
have complied with the provisions of the Standards in the Annex as hereby amended;
c) to invite each Contracting State to notify additionally any differences between its own
practices and those established by the Recommended Practices, when the notification of such
differences is important for the safety of air navigation, following the procedure specified in
subparagraph b) above with respect to differences from Standards.
————————
1
7 October 2019 for provisions indicating applicable as of 7 November 2019; and
5 October 2020 for provisions indicating applicable as of 5 November 2020.
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APPENDIX E
AMENDMENT TO THE FOREWORD OF ANNEX 3
Add the following elements at the end of Table A:
Adopted/Approved
Effective
Amendment Source(s) Subject Applicable
Second meeting of the a) Introduction of space weather
78 D
Meteorology Panel advisory information services;
improvement of the provision of *
(METP/2)
SIGMET information by 8 November 2018
meteorological watch offices
(MWOS); information on the release
of radioactive material into the
atmosphere; SIGMET and AIRMET
information; modifications of
IWXXM representations of
information; and aeronautical
meteorological personnel
qualification and competency,
education and training
Twelfth meeting of the b) Consequential amendment

AIS-AIM Study Group concerning change of references
(AIS-AIMSG/12) related to the provision of
aeronautical information service
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International Civil Aviation Organization 3/1/18

AIR NAVIGATION COMMISSION

APPROVAL OF DRAFT REPORT TO COUNCIL ON AMENDMENT 78 TO ANNEX 3

(Presented by the Director of the Air Navigation Bureau)

Action by the Air Navigation Commission is in paragraph 2.

AN-WP/9068 and DP No. 1 ∗Annex 3

2. ACTION BY THE AIR NAVIGATION COMMISSION

COUNCIL — 213TH SESSION

ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT 78 TO ANNEX 3

(Presented by the President of the Air Navigation Commission)

1) 7 November 2019: for the element concerning modifications of IWXXM representations of

2) 5 November 2020: for the element concerning IWXXM as a Standard.

a) recommendations developed by the second meeting of the Meteorology Panel

b) recommendations developed by the twelfth meeting of the AIS-AIM Study Group

3. RATIONALE, IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES AND COST

3.1 Introduction of Space Weather Advisory Information

3.2 Improvement of the provision of SIGMET information by

3.3 Information on the release of radioactive material into the

3.3.2 No implementation issues are expected regarding this provision.

3.4 SIGMET and AIRMET information and presentation of

3.5 Introduction of IWXXM

3.6 Aeronautical meteorological personnel qualification and

3.6.2 No implementation issues are expected regarding this provision.

3.7 Consequential amendment concerning change of references

3.7.1 The amendment proposal is a consequential amendment to the proposed restructuring of

3.7.2 No implementation issues are expected regarding this provision.

4. EFFECTIVE AND APPLICABILITY DATES

IMPLEMENTATION TASK LIST AND OUTLINE OF GUIDANCE MATERIAL

1. IMPLEMENTATION TASK LIST

a) identification of the rule-making process necessary to transpose the new and

c) drafting of the amendment(s) to the national requirements and means of compliance;

d) filing of State differences with ICAO, if necessary;

e) establishment of Space Weather Centres by those selected States;

f) development of software modifications for disseminating METAR/SPECI, TAF,

g) training of operational staff in the provision and use of new information;

i) operational acceptance of software changes.

2.1 Effective date: July 2018

2.2 Applicability date: 8 November 2018

3.1 ICAO documentation

3.2 External documentation

4. IMPLEMENTATION ASSISTANCE TASKS

Type Global Regional

5. UNIVERSAL SAFETY OVERSIGHT AUDIT

IMPACT ASSESSMENT IN RELATION TO

1.1 Amendment 78 to Annex 3 is intended to:

c) introduce improvement of the provision of SIGMET information by meteorological

2.5 Environmental impact: Implementation of these provisions has no environmental impact.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ANNEX 3

NOTES ON THE PRESENTATION OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT

Text to be deleted is shown with a line through it. text to be deleted

2. The sources of the proposed amendments have been indicated as follows:

Second meeting of the Meteorology Panel (METP/2) Source A

Twelfth meeting of the AIS-AIM Study Group (AIS-AIMSG/12) Source B

METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE FOR INTERNATIONAL AIR NAVIGATION

TO THE CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION

PART I. CORE SARPs

Note. – A space weather centre is designated as global and/or regional.

CHAPTER 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Note.— Detailed specifications concerning presentation and contents of the aeronautical

CHAPTER 3. WORLD AREA FORECAST SYSTEM

3.4 Meteorological watch offices

3.8 Space weather centres (SWXC)