FAA Aviation Weather Handbook FAA-H-8083-28B Updated

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The FAA has released an updated FAA Aviation Weather Handbook as of April 13, 2026.

The FAA Aviation Weather Handbook (FAA-H-8083-28B) is a comprehensive reference that consolidates U.S. aviation weather services, meteorological theory, hazards (thunderstorms, turbulence, icing, mountain waves), and practical tools like METARs, TAFs, AIRMETs, and SIGMETs. It covers atmospheric science, observations, forecasts, and decision-making resources.

Vital for flight training, it equips student pilots with the knowledge required for FAA knowledge tests, safe preflight planning, and real-time weather avoidance—key to preventing weather-related accidents.

You can get an updated copy of it by clicking here or on the graphic to the right.

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About Jason Blair

Jason Blair is an active single and multiengine instructor and an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner with over 6,000 hours total time, over 3,000 hours of instruction given, and more than 3000 hours in aircraft as a DPE. In his role as Examiner, over 2,000 pilot certificates have been issued. He has worked for and continues to work with multiple aviation associations with the work focusing on pilot training and testing. His experience as a pilot and instructor spans nearly 20 years and includes over 100 makes and models of aircraft flown. Jason Blair has published works in many aviation publications with a focus on training and safety.

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