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Aviation abbreviation

# Next Generation Weather Radar

NEXRAD

ABBR · Meteorology

At a glance

## Meaning of Next Generation Weather Radar

NEXRAD stands for Next Generation Weather Radar in FAA terminology.

### More about Next Generation Weather Radar

This abbreviation is used in aviation weather. The English reference lists Next Generation Weather Radar with the abbreviation NEXRAD.

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

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