METARs Downloader v1.3.0.8
(Released December 04, 2009)

Registered users of versions prior to 1.2.8.7 who have not upgraded their registration key

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The trial version operates just at the full version except the trial version charts are marked with the words Trial Version

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System Requirements:

Minimum OS: Windows XP
[NOTE: It may be possible to run METARs Downloader on earlier versions of Windows. Download the trial and test before purchase to ensure compatability. Any issues that can not be resolved by installing .NET 1.0 are probably not able to be resolved due end of life issues for these older Windows versions]
Microsoft's .Net Framework v1 and above.

*REQUIRES MICROSOFTS .NET FRAMEWORK*
To get the .NET Framework for your system go to the Microsoft Windows Update site and select .NET Framework from the list of available options.
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CHANGELOG

Link to METARs Downloader.
Copy the code below and paste into your site.

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Stations List

A continuously updated list of ICAO codes used to identify stations supplying METAR data is available at the following address: ( http://www.rap.ucar.edu/weather/surface/stations.txt) Right click and select "Save Target As" and save a copy to the installation directory for METARs Downloader.

You can also locate stations by clicking on About/Help > Web Links and then click on the Search For Station Information link in the window.Your browser will open to a page at the NWS where you can find a station near to your location.

Free Tools

Database Tool
[Updated October 27, 2008]

Standalone program used with METARs Downloader's database file, mdata.dat
1. Save data to a text file.
2. Review and delete entries in the database.

Heat Index Calculator

Standalone program that displays the heat index using the NWS formula when temperature is 80°F (26.6°C) and above and relative humidity is 40% and above.

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