Pilot Institute

MAY 25, 2024

NOTAMs can be confusing and complicated to read. But you could find yourself in serious trouble if you don’t check NOTAMs before you take off. Luckily, you don’t have to stay puzzled by NOTAMs. This article breaks down each type of NOTAM, how to understand them, and where to find them. In the U.S.,

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Fear of Landing

MARCH 21, 2025

At the same time, they released an an urgent recommendation report calling for the FAA to close the helicopter route that the military helicopter was following whenever runway 33 is in use. This report shows that the separation between the aviation traffic for runway 33 and helicopters on route 4 was dangerously tight.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 19, 2025

Pilots use METARs for flight safety, runway selection, and weather planning. To accommodate this, airports will normally choose a runway number corresponding to the general wind direction. Landing in a tailwind vastly increases the runway required to slow to a safe speed. What Is a METAR?

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Northstar VFR

APRIL 20, 2025

Illusions Leading to Landing Errors Runway Width Illusion Terrain can also cause certain optical illusions. These illusions happen the most often during the landing phase of flight because they pertain to the runway. A major optical illusion in this category is runway width illusion.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

These organized folks do not find out the runway is closed when they see the large lighted X’s on short final. They read the NOTAMs “before” they take off into the wild blue yonder. The best folks I have flown with know this and are prepared.

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Flight Training Central

JANUARY 6, 2025

If necessary to take off from a slushy runway, the freezing of landing gear mechanisms can be minimized by: delaying gear retraction until cruise climb is established. To determine runway braking action, consult the: local NOTAM's MU friction value. numerical Runway Condition Codes. leaving the gear extended.

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Flight Training Central

AUGUST 12, 2024

Runway lengths, obstacle avoidance, restricted airspace, plus much more all provide bits of data that will keep you informed and safe on every flight. the Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) publication. An aviation VFR Sectional chart is chock-full of visual reference information that is important for every pilot.

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iPad Pilot News

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Procedure Tab Hot Spots Construction Notices Arrival Alerts LTA Documents Pilot Handbooks Airport 3D Review Comments Procedure Tab The Airports tab in ForeFlight is packed with information about runways, weather, NOTAMs and detailed information about services available. An LTA may contain graphics or text in narrative form.

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Photographic Logbook

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Over the last three years, The Bear has expressed great interest in visiting Alton Bay, the only FAA-authorized ice runway in the continental United States. A very brief 2022 season for the ice runway eliminated opportunities to return that year. A NOTAM closing Alton Bay was still active until 7:00 am that morning.

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Fear of Landing

AUGUST 9, 2024

These are covered in a 30-page NOTAM (link goes to 2024 version) released each year by the FAA, documenting all of the show-specific guidelines and procedures during the event. The FFZ airfield has a 900-foot grass runway (18/36) and a low-altitude traffic pattern, allowing for spectators to watch the demonstrations of the slower aircraft.

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Universal Weather

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Ramp congestion also occurs at smaller destinations such as popular Nevis (TKPN) , with its 4,003-foot runway, and smaller outer islands in the Bahamas. This information is typically available via NOTAM. Runway : Open 24 hours, daily. Temporary Closure : Oct 1, 2024 (11:39) to Nov 29, 2024 (16:00) , per NOTAM A0928/24.

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Air Facts

MAY 10, 2024

Any NOTAMS applicable? What is the runway lighting? Only accurate within 10 degrees of runway heading). If you choose to fly a Circle-to Land approach to a runway without a VASI or PAPI, you are greatly increasing your vertical flight error path (possibility/probability). Any aircraft inoperative items to consider?

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iPad Pilot News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The app allows you to check local weather and complement your preflight planning with favorite and nearby airport details like runways, NOTAMs, and much more. Here’s a quick look at how to install and use it on your watch.

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Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 8, 2024

The 6-month, 20-million-dollar project involves the complete removal of the existing 6,500’ taxiway alpha, its runway connectors, and all existing lighting, NAVAID, and underground utilities. Built in the 1960s, Taxiway Alpha is one of the oldest surfaces in the airport and is in immediate need of replacement.

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Pilot Institute

MAY 1, 2024

The heading contains the city, state, airport, runway, and approach name. Cross-check the chart notes with the destination NOTAMs. Are there runway closures? ATIS broadcasts usually include active runways, available approaches, important NOTAMs, and the weather. Is the ILS operational? Now is the time to find out.

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iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

These range from passive red badges on flight plan waypoints and approach charts to identify NOTAMs and closed runways, to on-screen pop-ups accompanied by an aural message to make sure the app gets your attention. They also offer full runway analysis and engine-out procedures for most of the modern business jets in production today.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

Unlike paved runways, every soft landing surface is different. Obstructions: Ensure the runway is clear of obstacles, from stones to animals. You can walk down the length of the runway. Check NOTAMs Before departure, check the Notices to Air Missions (NOTAM) publication.

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Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

We finally get to the runway, but have to wait another 30 to 40 minutes with the engines burning 400 lb of fuel an hour. Citation CJ1S/CJ1/CE650/I & Fairchild F-27/227 Chief Pilot & Chairman Cherokee Co Airport Authority Canton GA W e brief weather, notams, density at the airport, and any other concerning issues.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 6, 2024

READ MORE: Chart Wise: Truckee-Tahoe RNAV (GPS)-A D) Parallel Runways The 26L indication on this approach header is an indication that there is another, parallel runway. If you are flying this approach and break out, be sure that you land on the correct runway. Some approaches like this still have that option.

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Flight Training Central

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Practice takeoffs and landings on contaminated runways – Just because the runway at your airport has residual snow or slick spots doesn’t mean you have to cancel your flight lesson. After a winter storm passes you’ll want to wait for the airport maintenance crew to clear the majority of snow from the runway.

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CockPit Conversation

JULY 27, 2017

They make recommendations that you would be wise to follow, but if the FSS says, for example, that winds are 150 at fifteen gusting twenty-five, and the preferred runway is 15, the pilot is totally free to declare that she is landing on 33. The FSS told me, when I was fifteen miles out or so, that there were two Cessnas in the circuit.

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NAFI

MARCH 3, 2024

NAFI NOTAMs #52 Any Traffic Please Advise? He made the appropriate calls when taxiing across runways, departing, arriving, and so on. The one that wasn't too bad was the call on CTAF where a pilot in "November XYZ" was about five miles to the west landing on a particular runway. This got our attention.

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NYC Aviation

AUGUST 24, 2023

The runway closure that was expected to begin early Saturday morning now looks to have been pushed back a few days. We’ve seen a planning document with the new dates, and a number of NOTAMS associated with the closure have been removed. Runway 6R/24L will see both arrivals and departures. This is excellent news indeed!

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iPad Pilot News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Get the watch app here. ForeFlight This well-designed app displays airport weather, NOTAMs, communication frequencies, runway information and more. The watch app includes Live Activities in the smart stack to display current flight status. Get the app here.

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AV Web

JANUARY 8, 2025

One of my more unexpected diversions occurred on a beautiful day where an unlucky gear collapse shut down an airports single runway for far longer than my reserve fuel load. Check Notams and call the FBO or airport manager if there are any questions. It is worth considering the destination airport itself.

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Fly with Eva

MARCH 20, 2018

I see my name on the crew list, I sign in and read the flight plan, notams and weather. ’ There we go, rattling on runway 07R. We are very light without cargo, so in no time we reach the speed to rotate off the runway. We come from the northwest, and fly over the airport before joining the righthand circuit of runway 02.

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Universal Weather

APRIL 25, 2023

LSSG is busy throughout the day, and because there is only one runway, delays are often incurred in bad weather. However, no runway closures are anticipated during the EBACE event as all demo flights will obtain slots via normal channels. Bern (LSZB) can also be considered, but the runway length is only 5,674 feet.

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iPad Pilot News

MAY 31, 2024

In the Runways tab on the Airports screen Enable the Approach Lighting overlay from the Settings menu on the Maps screen They are depicted on the custom ForeFlight Airport Diagram Correct! They are automatically displayed next to the departure airport name when planning a trip in the Flights section of the app.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2025

Miscalculating density altitude can lead to runway excursions and fatalities. Check NOTAMs and weather briefings for any density altitude advisories. Longer Runways If you are planning a cross-country flight, consider landing at longer runways. Resulting in a decreased rate of climb.

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Northstar VFR

APRIL 14, 2024

Visit New Places “A mile of highway will take you just one mile, but a mile of runway can take you anywhere.” Fly safely and check NOTAMS before you go. After a check out flight with an instructor and proof of insurance, they’ll hand you the keys. Not only can you attend these events, but you can now fly in.

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Universal Weather

APRIL 8, 2024

Slots, Restrictions & Reservations Universal Aviation Paris is actively monitoring all restrictions and NOTAMs for the Summer Games and we are updating this article as information changes. Note: The sample allocations for runways might undergo changes for the Olympic games. Runway Traffic Periods: Green Period: For regular traffic.

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

Boeing Company Allows Boeing flight crews to calculate takeoff analysis, landing analysis and weight and balance information, correcting for pressure variation, runway conditions, engine bleeds and MEL items. The platform also offers access to Garmin eLearning courses covering the Garmin TXi, Radar and G5000 systems. StationWeather.

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Photographic Logbook

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

We originally planned a flight to Vermont for lunch at the Red Mill Restaurant located alongside the magnificent grass runway at Basin Harbor (B06). Softened by excessive rain, the runway was NOTAMed closed. oblivious hours in this airplane, completely unaware of the flaw lurking under the cowling.

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Gary's Flight Journal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

I called the clearance delivery number on the OXB NOTAM but they gave me another number to call. I was thinking I was going to be vectored for runway two seven but she seemed content to send us out over the ocean. I ended up crossing midfield, entering the left down wind with a circle to land runway one-four.

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Professional Pilot

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The lounge not only provides essential amenities, like computers, printers, and weather and NOTAM information services, but is also comfortable and functional. In parallel with HKG’s 3-runway system to be commissioned at the end of 2024, HKBAC is undergoing a major facility upgrade to meet the increasing flight movements.

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Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Ramp congestion also occurs at smaller destinations such as popular Nevis (TKPN) , with its 4,003-foot runway, and smaller outer islands in the Bahamas. This information is typically available via NOTAM. Fuel considerations Fuel runs out from time to time at some Caribbean locations.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 29, 2024

In addition, your ground handler will provide the latest weather updates, along with Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs), on the day of operation. Therefore, it’s best to include your runway visual range in the ICAO section of your flight plan to avoid having the flight plan unnecessarily being suspended.

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