Solicit PIREP when there is reported turbulence in your area of jurisdiction at what intensity?

Solicit PIREP when there is reported turbulence in your area of jurisdiction at what intensity?

• A. Light or greater
• B. Moderate or greater
• C. Severe only
• D. Any turbulence

Answer: (B)

PIREPs are requested to gather real-time, pilot-observed weather information that radios and forecasts can miss or lag on. The intensity threshold used for soliciting these reports is moderate or greater turbulence. This level is chosen because moderate turbulence has a meaningful impact on aircraft handling and passenger comfort, so getting additional firsthand reports helps other pilots plan routes and altitudes more safely. Light turbulence is common and often not actionable for weather reporting, while severe turbulence is less frequent; the standard practice is to actively seek reports when turbulence is at least moderate to improve situational awareness for everyone in the area. If you encounter or hear of moderate or greater turbulence, prompt pilots to report PIREPs so the information can be shared quickly with others and with weather services.

PIREPs are requested to gather real-time, pilot-observed weather information that radios and forecasts can miss or lag on. The intensity threshold used for soliciting these reports is moderate or greater turbulence. This level is chosen because moderate turbulence has a meaningful impact on aircraft handling and passenger comfort, so getting additional firsthand reports helps other pilots plan routes and altitudes more safely. Light turbulence is common and often not actionable for weather reporting, while severe turbulence is less frequent; the standard practice is to actively seek reports when turbulence is at least moderate to improve situational awareness for everyone in the area. If you encounter or hear of moderate or greater turbulence, prompt pilots to report PIREPs so the information can be shared quickly with others and with weather services.