Approach Knot UTC 
Fear of Landing
DECEMBER 13, 2024
On the 25th of November 2024, a Boeing 737-400 crashed on final approach to Vilnius airport with one fatality. The flight departed normally from Leipzig Halle Airport at 02:08 UTC (03:08 local), operating as flight QY5690/BCS18D. There were four crew onboard, two of whom were likely to have been in the jumpseats for repositioning.
Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
A sudden wind shift, a 10-knot or greater speed increase, a 45-degree or more direction change, or gusts exceeding limits may also cause a SPECI. This includes the wind direction in degrees and the wind speed in knots. This information is vital for determining cloud ceilings, especially during landing approaches.
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AeroSavvy
JANUARY 16, 2024
Pilots often “refresh” METARs when approaching an airport with poor weather to monitor trends and have the most current decision-making information available. Winds over 15 knots are indicated by flashing yellow lights. They all follow the same format. C ( 12°F)/-11.0°C Airline dispatchers read and speak fluent METAR.
Fear of Landing
MAY 17, 2024
However, when there are strong (over 8 knot) winds from the west or north, runway 32 is the preferred runway throughout the day, with 34 for heavies. Shortly before 15:00 UTC, the Edelweiss flight crew identified themselves and informed the tower controller that they were ready for departure. Wind 290 degrees 13 knots gusting 18 knots.
Fear of Landing
JANUARY 3, 2025
On the 25th of December 2024, Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243, a scheduled passenger flight from Baku, Azerbaijan to Grozny, Russia, crashed on approach to Aktau International Airport in Kazakhstan with 62 passengers and five crew on board. The flight crew requested an NDB approach to Grozny and were cleared for approach to runway 26.
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