Why is the wind direction reported in a METAR/TAF based on True North, while the wind given by a local Air Traffic Controller over the radio is based on Magnetic North? - EASA Drone A2 License - 444

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Question 444 - Meteorology - EASA Drone License A2

ATC gives Magnetic wind because aircraft compasses and runways are aligned to Magnetic North; written forecasts use True North for chart mapping

ATC uses Magnetic North to avoid confusing drone pilots

True North is only used in the Southern Hemisphere

There is no difference between True and Magnetic North

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