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Current WMO Publications

The following is a list of current regulatory [R] and non-regulatory [N-R] publications of WMO of relevance to Services for Aviation:

WMO-No.TitleRegulatory [R] or Non-Regulatory [N-R], Year of Edition or Update
49, Vol. ITechnical Regulation, Volume I, General Meteorological Standards and Recommended PracticesR, 2023
 49, Vol. IITechnical Regulations, Volume II, Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation
(Note, Parts I and II of WMO-No. 49, Volume II were discontinued on 31 December 2023. Please use ICAO Annex 3 instead.)
R, 2021
8Guide to Instruments and Methods of ObservationN-R, 2018-2021
15Basic Documents No. 1, Convention, General Regulations, Staff Regulations, Financial Regulations and AgreementsR, 2023
60Basic Documents No. 3, Agreements and Working Arrangements with other International OrganizationsN-R, 2002 but updated by supplements when necessary
--Memorandum of Understanding between the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
(Note, this Memorandum of Understanding supersedes the working arrangement between WMO and ICAO included in Chapter II.3 of WMO-No. 60 referenced above.)
N-R, 2024
182International Meteorological VocabularyN-R, 1992
305Guide to the Global Data-processing SystemN-R, 1993
306Manual on Codes - International Codes, Volume I.1, Annex II to the WMO Technical Regulations: Part A- Alphanumeric CodesR, 2019
306Manual on Codes - International Codes, Volume I.2, Annex II to the WMO Technical Regulations: Part B – Binary Codes, Part C – Common Features to Binary and Alphanumeric CodesR, 2023
306Manual on Codes - International Codes, Volume I.3 - Annex II to the WMO Technical Regulations: Part D – Representations derived from data modelsR, 2023
386Manual on the Global Telecommunication System: Annex III to the WMO Technical RegulationsR, 2023
485Manual on the Global Data-processing and Forecasting System: Annex IV to the WMO Technical RegulationsR, 2023
488Guide to the Global Observing SystemN-R, 2017
731Guide to Meteorological Observing and Information Distribution Systems for Aviation Weather ServicesN-R, 2014
732Guide to Services for Aviation
(formerly the Guide to Practices for Meteorological Offices Serving Aviation)
N-R, 2023
782Aerodrome Reports and Forecasts: A Users' Handbook to the CodesN-R, 2022
904Guide to Aeronautical Meteorological Services Cost Recovery: Principles and GuidanceN-R, 2023
930Compendium on Tropical Meteorology for Aviation PurposesN-R, 2020
1038Weather Forecasting for Soaring FlightN-R, 2009
1060Manual on the WMO Information System: Annex VII to the WMO Technical RegulationsR, 2023
1061Guide to the WMO Information System, Volume IN-R, 2024
1083Guide to the Implementation of Education and Training Standards in Meteorology and Hydrology, Volume I – Meteorology
(Note, this guide replaced WMO-No. 258, Volume I, Supplement No. 1)
N-R, 2023
1100Guide to the Implementation of a Quality Management System for National Meteorological and Hydrological ServicesN-R, 2017
1111WMO Risk Management FrameworkN-R, 2013
1160Manual on the WMO Integrated Global Observing System: Annex VIII to the WMO Technical RegulationsR, 2023
1165Guide to the WMO Integrated Global Observing SystemN-R, 2021
1195Guidelines on the Role, Operation and Management of National Meteorological and Hydrological ServicesN-R, 2017
1200Guide to Aircraft-Based ObservationsN-R, 2017
1205Guide to Competency
(to be used in conjunction with WMO-No. 1209, see below)
N-R, 2018
1209Compendium of WMO Competency Frameworks
(to be used in conjunction with WMO-No. 1205, see above)
N-R, 2019

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Other WMO Publications

The following is a list of other non-regulatory publications of WMO of relevance to Services for Aviation:

WMO-No.TitleEdition or Update
AeM SERIES No. 1Outcomes of the 2016-2017 CAeM Global Survey on Aeronautical Meteorological Service ProvisionN-R, 2017
AeM SERIES No. 2Proceedings of the 2017 WMO Aeronautical Meteorology Scientific Conference N-R, 2018
AeM SERIES No. 3Aviation HazardsN-R, 2018
AeM SERIES No. 4Outcomes of the 2019 CAeM Global Survey Sensitivity Analysis of Future Meteorological Service Delivery to AviationN-R, 2019
AeM SERIES No. 5Long-term plan for aeronautical meteorologyN-R, 2019
AeM SERIES No. 6Outcomes of the 2020 Survey on the Impacts of Climate Change and Variability on AviationN-R, 2020
AeM SERIES No. 7Outcomes of the 2021 Global Survey on Gender Equality in Aeronautical MeteorologyN-R, 2023
AeM SERIES No. 8Proceedings of the Eighth International Workshop on Volcanic Ash (IWVA-8)N-R, 2023
PPE SERIES No. 3 (WMO-No. 1263)WMO Open Consultative Platform White Paper #1: Future of weather and climate forecastingN-R, 2021
TD No. 2014-02WIGOS: Requirements for the Implementation and Operation of an AMDAR ProgrammeN-R, 2014
TR No. 2015-01Impact and benefits of AMDAR temperature, wind and moisture observations in operational weather forecastingN-R, 2015
TR No. 2016-01AMDAR Benefits to the Air Transport IndustryN-R, 2016
TR No. 2021-01WIGOS: The Benefits of AMDAR Data to Meteorology and AviationN-R, 2021
N/AManual for Airline Participation in the WMO-IATA Collaborative AMDAR Programme (WICAP)N-R, 2022
508Guidelines for the Development and Adoption of Resolutions, Decisions and RecommendationsN-R, 2023
1127Guidelines on the Preparation and Promulgation of the WMO Technical RegulationsN-R, 2014
1129The WMO Strategy for Service DeliveryN-R, 2024
1133WMO Capacity Development Strategy and Implementation PlanN-R, 2015
1150 (Part I)WMO Guidelines on Multi-hazard Impact-based Forecast and Warning Services (Part I)N-R, 2015
1150 (Part II)WMO Guidelines on Multi-hazard Impact-based Forecast and Warning Services (IBFWS), Part II, Putting Multi-Hazard IBFWS into PracticeN-R, 2021
1236WMO Open Consultative Platform White Paper #1 - Future of weather and climate forecasting: Part I and Part II
(also see WMO-No. 1294 below)
N-R, 2021
1239WMO Guidelines on Emerging Data IssuesN-R, 2019
1240Rules of Procedure for Technical CommissionsN-R, 2023
1241Rules of Procedure for Regional AssociationsN-R, 2021
1244Origin, Impact and Aftermath of WMO Resolution 40
(also see WMO Bulletin article available here)
N-R, 2019
1256Rules of Procedure for the Executive CouncilN-R, 2021
1258Guidelines for Public-Private EngagementN-R, 2024
1294WMO Open Consultative Platform White Paper #2 - Future of weather and climate forecasting: Part I and Part II 
(also see WMO-No. 1236 above)
N-R, 2022

1323

Provisions for the Transition from the WMO Information System (WIS) 1.0 and Global Telecommunication System to WIS 2.0

N-R, 2024

1339WMO Guide for National Meteorological and Hydrological Services in Support of National Multi‑hazard Early Warning Systems, Procedures, Coordination Mechanisms and Services: Guide No. 1 – Tropical CyclonesN-R, 2023
N/AWMO Unified Data PolicyN-R, 2022
N/AWMO Writing and Style GuideN-R, 2023
N/AWMO Corporate Visual Identity GuidelinesN-R, 2016
N/AProject Management Guidelines and Handbook: Part I - Project Management Guidelines, Part II - Project Management HandbookN-R, 2016

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Relevant ICAO Publications

The following is a list of regulatory [R] and non-regulatory [N-R] publications of ICAO of relevance to Services for Aviation (see Note):

ICAO Doc.TitleRegulatory [R] or Non-Regulatory [N-R]
Annex 1Personnel LicensingR
Annex 3Meteorological Service for International Air NavigationR
Annex 5Units of Measurement to be Used in Air and Ground OperationsR
Annex 6Operation of AircraftR
Annex 8Airworthiness of AircraftR
Annex 10Aeronautical TelecommunicationsR
Annex 11Air Traffic ServicesR
Annex 12Search and RescueR
Annex 13Aircraft Accident and Incident InvestigationR
Annex 14AerodromesR
Annex 15Aeronautical Information ServicesR
Annex 16Environmental ProtectionR
Annex 19Safety ManagementR
4444Procedures for Air Navigation Services - Air Traffic ManagementR
7192Training Manual, Part F-1 - Meteorology for Air Traffic Controllers and PilotsN-R
7300Convention on International Civil AviationR
7475Working Arrangements Between the International Civil Aviation Organization and the World Meteorological OrganizationN-R
7488Manual of the ICAO Standard Atmosphere (extended to 80 kilometres (262 500 feet))N-R
8126Aeronautical Information Services ManualN-R
8168Procedures for Air Navigation Services - Aircraft OperationsR
8400Procedures for Air Navigation Services - ICAO Abbreviations and CodesN-R
8896Manual of Aeronautical Meteorological PracticeN-R
9082ICAO's Policies on Charges for Airport and Air Navigation ServicesN-R
9137Airport Services ManualN-R
9161Manual on Air Navigation Services EconomicsN-R
9184Airport Planning ManualN-R
9328Manual of Runway Visual Range Observing and Reporting PracticesN-R
9365Manual of All-Weather OperationsN-R
9377Manual on Coordination between Air Traffic Services, Aeronautical Information Services and Aeronautical Meteorological ServicesN-R
9426Air Traffic Services Planning ManualN-R
9562Airport Economics ManualN-R
9640Manual of Aircraft Ground De-Icing/Anti-Icing OperationsN-R
9691Manual on Volcanic Ash, Radioactive Material and Toxic Chemical CloudsN-R
9735Safety Oversight Audit ManualN-R
9750Global Air Navigation PlanN-R
9760Airworthiness ManualN-R
9766Handbook on the International Airways Volcano Watch (IAVW): Operational Procedures and Contact ListN-R
9817Manual on Low-level Wind ShearN-R
9835Manual on the Implementation of ICAO Language Proficiency RequirementsN-R
9837Manual on Automatic Meteorological Observing Systems at AerodromesN-R
9855Guidelines on the Use of the Public Internet for Aeronautical ApplicationsN-R
9859Safety Management ManualN-R
9868Procedures for Air Navigation Services - TrainingR
9931Continuous Descent Operations (CDO) ManualN-R
9965Manual on Flight and Flow — Information for a Collaborative Environment (FF-ICE)N-R
9971Manual on Collaborative Air Traffic Flow ManagementN-R
9974Flight Safety and Volcanic AshN-R
9981Procedures for Air Navigation Services - AerodromesR
9993Continuous Climb Operations (CCO) ManualN-R
10003Manual on the ICAO Meteorological Information Exchange Model (formerly the Manual on the Digital Exchange of Aeronautical Meteorological Information)N-R
10004Global Aviation Safety PlanN-R
10019Manual on Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)N-R
10020Manual of Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs)N-R
10055Manual on Notification and Publication of DifferencesN-R
10066Procedures for Air Navigation Services - Aeronautical Information ManagementR
10070Manual on the Competencies of Civil Aviation Safety InspectorsN-R
10100Manual on Space Weather Information in Support of International Air NavigationN-R

Note: Most ICAO publications are only accessible via the ICAO Secure Portal or via the ICAO Online Store. For assistance please contact ICAO directly.

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