Describe Weather ICAO Practice: Speak With Confidence

I can see the runway from the flight deck, but it disappears in the fog. Only the nearest lights are visible. I think the visibility is more low than on a clear day. The pilots need to listen carefully and tell the controller if they cannot see the runway. I would ask for the latest visibility and explain clearly if we need more time.

The runway fades into fog, and only a few lights close to the aircraft are visible. I cannot tell the measured visibility from the picture. The crew would need the latest reported conditions and should communicate any difficulty clearly. If the approach cannot be continued, I would tell the controller what we are doing and ask for the information needed to plan the next step.

From the flight deck, the near lights are visible but the rest of the runway is lost in fog. That gives us a useful visual impression, not a visibility measurement or a decision about landing. I would check the current report, agree the plan with the other pilot and keep the controller informed. If anything in the clearance or conditions were unclear, I would resolve it before making assumptions.

It is raining and the taxiway is very wet. I can see the yellow line through the windscreen. The pilots need to look outside and listen to the controller. I think we can have a small delay if the weather gets worse. I would ask for the latest weather and runway condition, and I would say if I cannot see the route clearly.

The crew is looking along a wet taxiway through a rain-streaked windscreen. The centreline is visible nearby, although the rain reduces the view further ahead. Before continuing, I would check the taxi clearance and the latest runway condition, and make sure both pilots agree on the route. If a sign or instruction were unclear, I would stop and ask ground control for clarification.

The rain is running down the windscreen and the taxiway surface is reflecting the light, making visual references less distinct. The centreline is visible close by, but the photograph does not tell us the condition of the whole route. I would cross-check the clearance with the other pilot and request the latest relevant information. If we lost our position, I would say so and ask for help rather than guess.

I can see a dark cloud ahead and lightning in the distance. The weather is very big, and it may be dangerous for the aircraft. I cannot know all the conditions from the picture. I would tell the controller about the cloud and say what we need. If we want to change our route, I would request a deviation and listen to the reply.

There is a large storm build-up ahead, with lightning visible beneath the cloud. The crew cannot judge the full extent of the weather from the picture alone, so they would need to use the information available to them. I would tell the controller what we can see, request any necessary deviation and confirm the limits of the clearance before leaving the assigned route.

The most obvious feature is the towering cloud ahead, with lightning visible below it. It would be tempting to describe the whole area as equally severe, but the image only shows one part of the picture. I would combine the visual observation with the crew's other weather information, state the problem to ATC and request a specific deviation if needed. I would then check that we both understand its limits.

Snow is falling around the aircraft, and the ground is white. The aircraft is still at the stand. I think the departure can be more late because the crew must check the weather and the aircraft. I would speak with the ground team and follow our procedures. I would also tell the controller if we need more time before we are ready.

A regional aircraft is parked while snow falls across the apron. Before departure, the crew would need to assess the conditions and follow the applicable procedures for any aircraft contamination. I would coordinate with the ground team, check the current weather and tell the controller if the preparation affects our readiness. The picture alone does not establish which treatment the aircraft needs.

This looks like a winter turnaround: snow is falling, and the apron is already covered. The visible snow raises a question about the aircraft's condition, but it is not enough to decide what treatment is required. I would want the crew and ground team to use the applicable procedures, share their observations and agree the next step. An early update to ATC would help them understand any effect on departure readiness.

The windsock is stretched out beside the runway, so the wind is very much. There is an aircraft in the distance. I cannot see the exact wind speed in the picture. I would listen to the latest wind report and check it with the other pilot. If the wind is a problem for us, I would tell the controller and explain what we need.

The windsock is extended almost horizontally beside the runway, suggesting a noticeable wind. Its appearance gives a visual indication, but the picture does not provide an exact speed or a gust value. I would obtain the latest wind report and consider it with the runway and aircraft information available to the crew. If we could not accept a clearance, I would state that clearly and discuss the alternatives.

The windsock is nearly fully extended, so there is a clear visual sign of wind at the airfield. I would be cautious about assigning a speed or gust from a still image, though: it is only a snapshot. The useful next step is to obtain the current report, relate it to the intended operation and share any limitation with ATC. That keeps an observation separate from a decision.

The sky has many grey and I cannot see blue between the clouds. There is an aircraft on the apron. The picture does not show the height of the clouds. I would ask for the latest cloud and visibility information before the flight. I would tell the other pilot what I can see, and we would compare it with the report.

The airport is under an unbroken grey layer, and the distant view is partly obscured. The sky appears overcast, but the image cannot tell us the cloud-base height or the measured visibility. I would obtain the current report and discuss the conditions with the other pilot. If a detail in the report was unclear, I would ask for it to be repeated before using it.

The cloud cover looks uniform, with no obvious breaks, and the background has lost some definition. That supports a description of an overcast sky, but it does not give us a reliable cloud base or visibility figure. I would check the current report and distinguish the measured information from our visual impression. If the two seemed inconsistent, I would ask for an update rather than force them to agree.

There is white things on the top of the wing. It looks like frost, but I cannot be completely sure from this picture. The aircraft is on the ground, and a worker is nearby. I would tell the other pilot what I see and ask the ground team to check. We would follow our procedures and tell the controller if we need more time.

The upper surface of the wing appears to have patches of frost. The aircraft is parked, and a ground worker is looking towards it. I would report the observation to the other pilot and coordinate an inspection with the ground team. Any decision about treatment would follow the applicable procedures, and I would update ATC if the check delayed our readiness.

There are pale patches across the upper wing surface that look like frost, although a photograph cannot confirm the condition. I would describe the observation without presenting the diagnosis as certain, then ask the ground team to inspect it under the applicable procedures. Once we knew what was needed, I would coordinate the next step with the crew and let ATC know if our departure readiness changed.

The runway is wet and there are dark clouds above it. One part is more bright, and I can see a little space in the cloud. I cannot know from one picture if the weather is getting better. I would check the latest report and forecast. Then I would explain the conditions to the other pilot and ask if we need more information.

The runway surface is wet, with dark cloud on one side and a brighter break elsewhere in the sky. That contrast describes what is visible now, but it does not establish whether the weather is improving. I would check the latest report and forecast, compare them with what the crew can see, and tell the controller if the conditions affect our plan.

There is a striking contrast between the dark cloud and the brighter opening, while the wet runway suggests recent or ongoing precipitation. A single image cannot show the direction of change, so I would avoid promising that conditions will improve. I would compare the latest report and forecast with our observations, discuss the uncertainty with the crew and keep ATC informed if our intentions changed.