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(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 12.) The wind direction and velocity at KJFK is from

FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 12. Aviation Routine Weather Reports (METAR). U.S. Government work (public domain). Source PDF. Tap to enlarge.

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Correct answer: A. 180° true at 4 knots.

18004KT in the KJFK report means wind from 180° at 4 knots. Wind direction in METARs is referenced to true north.

References

Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), ch. 13, Aviation Weather Services · search it in our library

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Question 9 from the FAA document Sport Pilot Airplane (SPA) Sample Questions (U.S. Government work, public domain) · ACS/LSC code PLT059. The FAA does not publish an answer key; the answer and explanation are ours, with references. Verify against the current regulations and handbooks.