{
  "query": "YBCS",
  "fetchedAt": "2026-09-30T16:05:28.933Z",
  "source": "AviationWeather.gov Data API (NOAA/NWS Aviation Weather Center)",
  "disclaimer": "Not for navigation. Data may be delayed or incomplete. Get an official briefing (1800wxbrief.com) before flight.",
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        "type": "METAR",
        "observedAt": "2026-09-30T15:30:00.000Z",
        "ageMinutes": 35,
        "stale": false,
        "flightCategory": "VFR",
        "wind": {
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          "variable": false,
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        "weather": null,
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        "temperatureC": 21,
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        "altimeterInHg": 30.15,
        "altimeterHpa": 1021
      },
      "taf": {
        "raw": "TAF YBCS 301421Z 3015/0112 17010KT 9999 -SHRA SCT020 BKN030 FM010100 13015KT 9999 -SHRA SCT030 FM010900 16010KT 9999 -SHRA SCT030 INTER 3015/3019 5000 SHRA BKN016 INTER 3019/0103 13015G25KT 4000 SHRA BKN010 INTER 0103/0106 5000 SHRA BKN016",
        "issuedAt": "2026-09-30T14:21:00.000Z",
        "validFrom": "2026-09-30T15:00:00.000Z",
        "validTo": "2026-10-01T12:00:00.000Z",
        "expired": false
      }
    }
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}