Aviation Weather Center
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JurisdictionGovernment of the United States
Parent agencyNational Centers for Environmental Prediction
Websitewww.aviationweather.gov
Headquarters of the AWC | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Government of the United States |
| Headquarters | Kansas City, Missouri 39°16′36″N 94°39′45″W / 39.276694°N 94.662575°W |
| Parent agency | National Centers for Environmental Prediction |
| Website | www |
The Aviation Weather Center (AWC) provides weather information and forecasts for air flights over United States territory and at certain altitudes for global traffic. It works with customers, such as commercial airlines, and international partners to improve flight safety and efficiency. It is one of the components of the National Centers for Environmental Prediction of the National Weather Service (NWS) of the United States.
