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1Which gas forms the largest percentage by volume of the Earth's dry atmosphere?
2Almost all weather phenomena (clouds, precipitation, and most turbulence) occur in which atmospheric layer?
3ICAO Standard Atmosphere (ISA) mean sea level temperature and pressure are:
4In the ISA troposphere, temperature decreases with height at approximately:
5Approximate ISA tropopause height in mid-latitudes is:
6Atmospheric pressure always:
7For a given pressure altitude, denser air is associated with:
8Relative humidity is the ratio of:
9The dew point temperature is:
10QNH is the altimeter subscale setting that causes the altimeter to read:
About the CPL Meteorology Exam
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Meteorology examination assesses a pilot's understanding of aviation meteorology at commercial level. Grounded in ICAO/EASA-aligned Part-FCL knowledge requirements as applied by CAASL, the paper emphasizes tropical weather systems affecting Sri Lanka and the Indian Ocean — including the Southwest and Northeast monsoons, ITCZ dynamics, and local wind regimes — alongside standard mid-latitude topics such as fronts, depressions, altimetry, and flight hazards. Per SLCAP 3080 and published Examination Center subject tables, Meteorology for CPL(A) / CPL-IR streams is timed at 1 hour 30 minutes with approximately 63 multiple-choice questions. All pilot knowledge questions are multiple-choice; the pass mark is 75% with no negative marking. The exam is administered as CBT at the CAASL examination center in Katunayake. Examination fees are published in SLCAP 7100 (CAASL fees schedule). Preparation should focus on ISA thermodynamics, QNH/QFE/QNE altimetry, lapse rates and stability, METAR/TAF/SIGMET decoding, SIGWX charts, and hazard recognition (thunderstorms, icing, windshear, fog). Practice with calculation items (ISA deviation, cloud base, density altitude concepts) builds the speed needed for the timed paper.
Exam sponsor: Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) Examination Center. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
63 questions
Time Limit
1 hour 30 minutes
Passing Score
75%
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Our practice resources: topics covered
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Tropical Meteorology & Monsoon Systems
The Southwest and Northeast monsoons, intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) dynamics, tropical cyclones, and local wind profiles unique to the Indian Ocean and Sri Lanka.
Atmospheric Thermodynamics & Stability
Standard atmosphere (ISA) properties, dry and saturated adiabatic lapse rates, temperature inversions, atmospheric stability and instability, and cloud base calculations.
Meteorological Hazard Avoidance
Aircraft icing types and severity, low-level wind shear, microburst mechanics, thunderstorm stages, clear air turbulence (CAT), and volcanic ash hazards.
Weather Reports, Forecasts & Synoptic Charts
Decoding and interpreting METAR, TAF, SIGMET, significant weather (SIGWX) charts, and upper wind and temperature charts.
Preparing for the CPL Meteorology Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75%
- Exam length: 63 questions
- Time limit: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Exam / certification fees: See SLCAP 7100 (CAASL fees schedule) Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 100 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
CPL Meteorology: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the format of the CAASL CPL Meteorology exam?
It is a computer-based multiple-choice paper. Per SLCAP 3080 / Examination Center tables, Meteorology is typically 63 questions in 1 hour 30 minutes. There is no negative marking, and the passing score is 75%.
Where is the examination conducted?
The CAASL conducts theoretical examinations at its official examination center located in Katunayake (near Bandaranaike International Airport).
What local weather features are emphasized in the exam?
The exam features heavy emphasis on Sri Lanka's monsoonal cycles: the Southwest Monsoon (May to September) and the Northeast Monsoon (December to February), including the inter-monsoonal periods, ITCZ movement, and typical hazards associated with these seasons.
How much does the CPL Meteorology paper cost?
Examination fees are published in SLCAP 7100 (CAASL fees schedule). Do not rely on unofficial third-party fee quotes; check the current SLCAP 7100 schedule before booking.
Are calculators or flight computers allowed in the examination room?
Yes, candidates are typically permitted to use non-programmable calculators and standard mechanical flight computers (such as a CRP-1 or CRP-5) for wind, speed, and altimetry problems, subject to CAASL examination-center rules on the day.