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 84

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 293

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 294

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

AV Web

APRIL 8, 2025

I n 1997 the worst runway incursion in aviation history occurred in foggy weather on the island of Tenerife when a KLM 747 began a takeoff with a lost Pan American 747 on the runway. More recently, runway incursions remain in the news. A vehicle deviation occurs if it crosses a runway-hold marking without ATC clearance.

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Runway Clearance Approach Pilot 52

Aerotime

APRIL 15, 2025

Since launching in 2018, OpenSky has offered its customers the freedom of fractional fleet ownership while traveling on aircraft that can operate on shorter runways, enabling them to avoid Japans larger airports. It is famed for its short runway capabilities and is certified for operations on grass, gravel, dirt and snow.

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Runway Payload Jet Knot 228

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

On February 16, 2025, Canadas The Weather Network reported that a significant winter storm had hit southern and eastern Quebec. According to The Weather Network , it is the third winter storm in just eight days in the area. Residents in Gatineau and Quebec City may see 2030 centimeters of snow by the end of the storm.

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Weather Runway 184

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 Runway 274

Aerotime

APRIL 3, 2025

Flying for extended periods of time at the controls of a basic aircraft was hard physical work, and poor weather or mechanical issues could also add to pilot fatigue on longer flights. Sperrys first autopilot was born from the concept of assisting pilots during longer flights and reducing their workload, both physical and mental.

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Weight-Shift-Control Cockpit Pilot Stability 313

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 Airline Airlines 274

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 98

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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Airline Airlines Weather Runway 115

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 Airline 102

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.

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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

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

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 311

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 93

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 Airline Airlines Runway 277

One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 5, 2025

The airport is often regarded as one of the most dangerous in the world, given the short length of the runway (just over 2,000 feet), combined with the steep angle at which planes have to descend in order to land. Its not every day you get to land on a beach runway, so Id say thats pretty remarkable!

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Runway Approach Airline Airlines 121

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

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 14, 2025

On this particular day, the weather wasnt great, with deteriorating visibility for the aircraft approaching Van Nuys. Essentially what happened is that the Cessna Citation never got a visual of the runway it was supposed to land on, and ended up having to go around. The Cessna Citation pilot just seemed woefully unprepared.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Approach Pilot 102

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 99

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 268

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 293

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 307

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

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 74

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 110

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 274

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

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 104

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

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 284

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

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 74