Runway UTC Weather 
Northstar VFR
MAY 15, 2025
Zulu time is the aviation's term for Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the one, unchanging standard that doesnt shift with seasons or time zones. The letter Z represents the zero time zone (UTC) and in the phonetic alphabet , Z is Zulu. So when you see 1300Z , that simply means 1300 UTC, or 1300 Zulu. Why do we call it Zulu?
Fear of Landing
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The flight departed normally from Leipzig Halle Airport at 02:08 UTC (03:08 local), operating as flight QY5690/BCS18D. 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. The runway elevation is 646 feet above mean sea level.
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Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
In aviation, staying ahead of the weather is a must. When weather conditions shift unexpectedly, that’s when a SPECI report comes in. A SPECI (or Special Report) offers a quick weather update between the routine METARs. Let’s explore how SPECIs are going to help you plan around unexpected weather twists.
Universal Weather
JANUARY 17, 2024
With a runway of 6,024 feet (ft.) In 2019, Seletar implemented Noise Abatement procedures between 1400 to 2300 UTC. Be sure to double-check operating and runway closure hours when planning a stop at Seletar. 1,836-m) runway. For many General Aviation (GA) operators, Seletar (WSSL) is the preferred airport option.
Universal Weather
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Slot Flexibility and Adjustments Reducing stay time : If a long-term parking permit (PPR) is already granted, operators can reduce their stay without requiring a PPR update, only a runway slot change. Slot coordination period: March 30, 2025 (0001 UTC) October 25, 2025 (2359 UTC). Aircraft type remains the same.
Learn to Fly
MARCH 12, 2024
These “aviation routine weather reports” provide pilots with an accurate depiction of current weather conditions at an airport. Different sources will tell you this comes from METeorological Aerodrome Report, Meteorological Terminal Aviation Routine Weather Report, Meteorological Terminal Air Report, or Meteorological Airfield Report.
Pilot Institute
MAY 25, 2024
An airport has closed a runway/taxiway/apron for maintenance. He landed on a closed turf runway, causing the aircraft to nose over. In their example, runway 04L/22R is closed at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). RWY 04L/22R tells us the subject is runway (RWY) 04L/22R. a closed runway has been reopened).
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