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Aviation abbreviation

# upper winds

UWNDS

ABBR · Meteorology

At a glance

## Meaning of upper winds

UWNDS stands for upper winds in FAA terminology.

### More about upper winds

This abbreviation is used in aviation weather. The English reference lists upper winds with the abbreviation UWNDS.

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

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