Determine the wind and temperature aloft forecast for MKC at 6,000 feet.

• A. 200° true at 6 knots, temperature +3°C
• B. 210° true at 6 knots, temperature +3°C
• C. 200° true at 4 knots, temperature +3°C
• D. 190° true at 6 knots, temperature +3°C

Answer: (A)

Winds aloft forecasts give the wind direction the air is coming from, the wind speed, and how the temperature compares to ISA at that altitude. For MKC at 6,000 feet, the line shows wind from 200° true at 6 knots, with a temperature deviation of +3°C. So you’re looking at a lightSW wind blowing toward the northeast, and the air at that level is about 3°C warmer than standard. The other directions or speeds don’t match the forecast for this altitude, which is why this choice is the correct one. The +3°C temperature means slightly lower air density than ISA, a factor to consider when planning lift and glide performance, though the difference is small.