Pilot Institute

MARCH 19, 2025

So, you will want to know what the air and prevailing weather conditions are doing. You will want detailed and accurate weather information. Key Takeaways A METAR is a standardized aviation weather report for a specific airport. Pilots use METARs for flight safety, runway selection, and weather planning.

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Weather Altimeter Runway NOTAMs 72

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Preliminary ADS-B flight data indicates that the aircraft took off from runway 24 at approximately 18:06 local time and climbed to an altitude of 1,650 feet. Initial reports suggest that severe weather conditions in Philadelphia at the time of the accident may have played a role.

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Descent Knot Jet Weather 286

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The US Coast Guard and the Nome Volunteer Fire Department are both participating in the search, though efforts are limited to air searches due to poor weather conditions and low visibility. Alaska State Trooper crews are currently working to ascertain its final coordinates.

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Air Traffic Control Weather Runway Airplanes 286

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The Endeavor Air CRJ900 has now been removed from Toronto's Runway 23 as operations at the airport normalize following the crash and a spell of bad weather. Passengers onboard Delta Air Lines Flight 4819 have been offered $30,000 each following the crash landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday.

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Runway Weather Airlines Airline 96

Aerotime

JANUARY 6, 2025

The aircrafts two Rolls Royce RB511 engines allowed the plane to operate from shorter runways, while it also met increasingly stringent ICAO Stage 3 noise regulations making it attractive to airlines and passengers alike. The 757 provided an advanced, two-man cockpit with high-technology digital displays.

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Cargo Cockpit Weather Airlines 269

Aerotime

JANUARY 6, 2025

Heavy snowfall from a weather episode named Storm Blair has caused major air travel disruptions across Europe and the United States, leading to flight cancellations at several major airports. In the United Kingdom, particularly heavy snowfall has led to flight disruptions and temporary runway closures in various regions.

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Weather Runway Airlines Airline 269

Aerotime

MARCH 26, 2025

On that fateful day of March 27, 1977, there were 583 fatalities between the KLM Boeing 747 and the Pan Am Boeing 747 ‘Clipper Maid of the Seas” Only 61 survivors somehow escaped the inferno that engulfed the airport runway. The controller confirmed that he heard the message and asked the pilots to report runway clear.

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Clearance Runway Weather Pilot 294

AV Web

MARCH 30, 2025

He was apparently one of two kite flyers enjoying early spring weather at Gravelly Point, which is just off the end of Runway 1/19. When Runway 19 is the active, aircraft landing go over the popular recreation area at about 100 feet AGL.

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AGL Runway Weather Airlines 103

Fear of Landing

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Yesterday, the 31st of October 2024, a Starlux Airlines flight bounced on the runway at Taoyuan International Airport in Taipei while attempting to land during the most severe typhoon that Taiwan has seen in thirty years. On Tuesday, the Central Weather Administration issued a sea warning and warned that a land warning might follow.

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Knot Runway Weather Approach 97

One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 6, 2025

Singapore Airlines very long Singapore to Manchester flight Manchester has been dealing with some inclement weather the past couple of days, including heavy snow. Everything was fine until the plane approached the UK, when the runways in Manchester were closed due to heavy snow. Third times the charm, I guess?

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Airlines Airline Weather Runway 113

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 3, 2025

The windsock is normally placed next to a runway or helipad so that you can easily see it when lined up for takeoff or coming in for a landing. Although modern airports utilize advanced weather monitoring systems, windsocks are still valuable because they provide immediate, visual feedback that you can rely on.

Knot 98

Knot Weather Wind Shear Weight-Shift-Control 98

Flight Training Central

JANUARY 6, 2025

As winter sets in, it’s more important than ever to understand how the cold weather will not only affect the aircraft performance but also your preflight and weather planning. Use this quiz to test your cold-weather flying knowledge. What type of weather is forecast for the area to the northeast of area D?

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Weather Camber Lift NOTAMs 105

Aerotime

MARCH 27, 2025

On January 17, 2025, a PIA Airbus A320 operating a domestic flight in Pakistan landed on a closed runway at Lahore Airport whose lights were switched off at the time of the landing attempt. Approaching Lahore Airport from the south, the flight was cleared to land on runway 36R at the airport.

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Runway Approach Lift Weather 305

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 14, 2025

Even driving a car can be dangerous in foggy weather. The ILS (Instrument Landing System) uses radio signals to help pilots align the aircraft accurately on their approach to a runway. An “ILS approach” is a landing procedure using the Instrument Landing System (ILS) to guide an aircraft to the runway.

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Approach Descent Runway Instrument Landing System 98

Simple Flying

JANUARY 6, 2025

With the winter season in full swing, several airports in the United States are preparing to deal with inclement weather, including heavy snowfall. Its important to prevent icy conditions on the runways as that can be dangerous for aircraft movement on the slippery surface.

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Runway Weather 116

Airline Reporter

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Looking down the 5,501-foot runway 13 at BCB airport The airport currently boasts a jet-capable 5,501-foot runway, but that wasn’t always the case. Before that, aviators made use of either a nearby farmer’s field and an athletic field on campus (those old biplanes didn’t need a very long runway).

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Runway Approach General Aviation Weather 100

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

After landing on Lambert Runway 11-29, the aircraft moved onto a grassy area from the taxiway. GoJet Airlines has confirmed the safe handling of passengers post-incident as the carrier operated United Express CRJ550 (N549GJ) did a runway excursion during landing in snowy conditions.

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Jet Airlines Airline Runway 269

Aerotime

MARCH 27, 2025

On January 17, 2025, a PIA Airbus A320 operating a domestic flight in Pakistan landed on a closed runway at Lahore Airport whose lights were switched off at the time of the landing attempt. Approaching Lahore Airport from the south, the flight was cleared to land on runway 36R at the airport.

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Runway Approach Lift Weather 262

Simple Flying

JUNE 30, 2024

On December 22nd, 2009, American Airlines Flight 331 overran the runway while landing in Kingston, Jamaica. The accident occurred amid adverse weather conditions, including strong rain and a tailwind, with the aircraft landing above recommended speeds on a wet runway.

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Runway Weather Airlines Airline 105

One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 5, 2025

The island being in the middle of the ocean means that weather conditions can rapidly change, and on top of that, winds can be really strong. However, due to strong wind shear plus the short runway, that ultimately didnt end up being the case, at least without a major payload restriction. How do you book these Saint Helena flights?

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Wind Shear Weather Runway Payload 120

Aerotime

JULY 5, 2024

Airport authorities said that conditions on the runway during the incident, including weather, visibility and signals, were as normal. An EVA Air Boeing 777-300ER's left wing appeared to have struck a light pole while getting ready to depart Ho Chi Minh City for Taipei. (1)

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Weather Runway Airline Airlines 286

Aerotime

AUGUST 15, 2024

The airport’s runway elevation is 6,451 feet and subject to the frequently changing weather that is associated with a mountainous airport. According to information from Jackson Hole Airport’s website, its mountainous and unique location presents a “challenging operating environment” for pilots.

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Pilot Weather Runway Approach 300

AOPA

JANUARY 29, 2025

The legendary New Hampshire ice runway at Alton Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee drew a record crowd on January 25, as 164 aircraft flew in for the first sunny Saturday of the season on the ice following two straight winters of washout weather.

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Runway Weather 97

Air Facts

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

It was early winter, but the current skies and projected weather looked favorable, so I decided to fly rather than drive. I decided to fly first and eat later due to approaching weather (mistake #1), and, after a weather briefing, estimated I could get to Chicago (DuPage Airport (KDPA)) before the weather from the west did (mistake #2).

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Ceiling Weather AGL Approach 90

Flight Training Central

MARCH 21, 2025

Some of those improvisations could turn an off-field crash into an uneventful runway landingor a disaster. You have access to the same information the pilot has in the resources, such as the weather, charts, and even the view ahead at decision time. Try for Runway 23, or Taxiway M, depending on the jets position.

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Runway Pilot Weather Airplanes 97

AV Web

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The site of the crash is just off the departure end of Runway 29 at NAS North Island, though it is not clear which runway the aircraft was attempting to land on. Weather at the time included low ceilings and foggy conditions at the site of the accident. A report published by the U.S. No one on the surface was reported injured.

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Ceiling Runway Weather Approach 75

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 18, 2025

The aircraft came in to land on runway 22. Weather conditions werent good at all, with winds at the time reported as being at 22 knots, and gusting to 36 knots. Not only that, but there was quite a crosswind, as wind was blowing at a direction 40 degrees off the runway heading. This incident is now being investigated.

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Air Traffic Control Knot Runway Crosswind 94

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

These figures are vital for the crew to be able to calculate the actual take-off speed of the airplane in the prevailing weather conditions (as we’ll see later). One of the first items on before taxi checklists is to set the take-off flaps well before the aircraft approaches the runway.

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Cabin Crew Runway Clearance Knot 269

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Europe’s Top mountain airports: A closer look Courchevel Altiport, France : Runway : One of the shortest in the world at 537 meters, with an 18.5% Landing Challenges : Its short runway and surrounding peaks demand precise landings and immediate takeoffs, suitable only for small aircraft or helicopters. uphill gradient.

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Visual Flight Rules Runway Weather Descent 130

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This was another satisfying trip, full of ADM, IMSAFE, and trade-offs—and weather. The weather was… interesting. Fussing with the avionics to keep tabs on the weather gave many more knob touches than the airplane itself. Kentland has a 4,000-foot runway, east/west, with a crosswind straight out of the north. What the…?

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Weather Runway Knot Rudder 81

Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

Pilots can find out the prevailing winds aloft such as from the NOAA Aviation Weather Center and predict the vortices direction and rate of drift behind the preceding aircrafts flight path. After one aircraft lands, the tailwind pushes the vortices forward into the runways touchdown zone.

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Turbulence Lift Drag Runway 97

Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The airport has a single north-south asphalt runway (01/19) of 2,515 metres (8,250 feet). The runway elevation is 646 feet above mean sea level. QNH one zero two zero, ILS approach runway one nine, information Uniform. SwiftAir DHL flight 18D : 4,000 feet, QNH one zero one niner, expecting ILS runway one niner.

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Runway Approach UTC Knot 96

Aerotime

JULY 24, 2024

The system will reduce the takeoff distance and increase the takeoff weight, allowing aircraft to fly further, particularly from airports with short runways such as London-City Airport (LCY). In other developments the E175 will undergo improvements that are more common features on E2 aircraft.

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Cargo Weather Runway Pilot 278

Cranky Flier

APRIL 18, 2024

Oakland lies across the bay and actually has its main runway sitting in the bay itself on what I assume is land fill. Even if it did, OAK doesn’t have its runways so close together that they become heavily impacted by low clouds. After all, the OAK runway literally sits on top of the San Francisco Bay.

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Runway Weather Airlines Airline 246

Flight Training Central

MARCH 31, 2025

Youve probably seen runway approach lights at larger airports many times during your training and when flying at night. If an approach lighting system is available for a runway, the symbology will be displayed in both the small airport diagram in line with the runway, and in the briefing strip towards the top of the instrument approach chart.

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Approach Pilot Runway Descent 52

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 17, 2025

Yesterday was a challenging travel day in the United States, due to some weather systems. Anyone else who traveled yesterday knows it was a problem ridden due to a deadly weather system that moved across the country with a 50k ft ceiling (i.e. Quick background I am a current and 11 year EXPLAT (3 of which were CK). Unbelievable!

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Weather Tarmac Runway Ceiling 87

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 6, 2025

Would the weather hold or not? The 152 rocked and bounced in the air currents as we approached the runway. The airplane was pushed up and down in tight, quick movements as we came in over the pavement, and then the tires squealed as we hit the runway hard. I noticed that the wind was picking up. Am I imagining it? yelled Bill.

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Airplanes Threshold Runway Knot 101