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Aviation Weather Handbook

FAA-H-8083-28B Version 2026

Chapter 10

Wind

See Chapter 19, Turbulence, for information on wind shear.

10.7.6 Adverse Mountain Winds

See Chapter 16, Mountain Weather, for information on adverse mountain winds.

10.7.7 Atmospheric Disturbances in Mountainous Areas

See Chapter 19, Turbulence, for information on mountain-related turbulence.