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Aviation abbreviation

# National Weather Service

NWS

ABBR · Meteorology

At a glance

## Meaning of National Weather Service

NWS stands for National Weather Service in FAA terminology.

### More about National Weather Service

This abbreviation is used in aviation weather. The English reference lists National Weather Service with the abbreviation NWS.

FAA abbreviations reflect US aviation usage. Their meaning and permitted use can differ in documents from other countries.

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