Aerotime

MARCH 31, 2025

The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737-700 registered as N24736 which was just completing a routine scheduled passenger flight from Houston-George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and was preparing to land on runway 19 at the airport. As can be seen from the map. Delta Flight 2983 bound for Minneapolis-St.

Threshold

Aerotime

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The aircraft had been attempting to land in strong winds when the incident happened, which resulted in the single-runway airport being closed while the aircraft was recovered. The aircraft slid to a halt on the runway where it was immediately attended to by the airport fire and rescue service.

Runway

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.

Cargo

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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Aerotime

JUNE 12, 2025

Photo: Joanna Bailey Despite enduring around 200 days of snow each year, with snow cover lasting from October to May, Ivalo has never closed due to weather. Behind that, a dense broom made up of stiff wire bristles sweeps stubborn ice from the runway surface.

Clearance

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.

Air Traffic Control

Aviation News

JULY 21, 2025

Civilian aviation news EXTRA NEWS A320neo Air India aircraft inspection airport operations aviation safety civil aviation DGCA investigation emergency response engine damage heavy rain Kochi–Mumbai flight monsoon flying Mumbai pilot response runway conditions runway excursion runway friction tyre burst weather impact wet runway

Runway

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.

Runway

Aerotime

MARCH 27, 2025

Located in the heart of Kowloon City with a runway that extended from mountains at one end into Hong Kong harbor, the iconic Kai Tak airport was known for its remarkable airplane landings, with a steep late turn onto final approach and aircraft seemingly skimming the rooftops of nearby apartment blocks as they landed.

Runway

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.

Weight-Shift-Control

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.

Approach

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!

Runway

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

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?

Airline

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.

Weather

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.

Knot

Ask Captain Lim

JULY 13, 2025

The first step is reviewing the flight plan, a detailed document outlining the route, weather conditions, fuel requirements and potential alternate airports in case of emergency. Pilots also review NOTAMs (Notices to Airmen), which report temporary changes such as runway closures or airspace restrictions. Weather plays a crucial role.

Pilot

AV Web

MAY 6, 2025

Of course, AWOS is one-minute weather and when conditions are changing, the ATIS can be updated, but its unlikely to be updated often enough to match a fast-moving system. Most approaches, even non-GPS approaches, have a waypoint placed exactly at the threshold of the runway. And what exactly is the runway environment anyway?

Runway

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.

Runway

AV Web

APRIL 30, 2025

Witnesses described the aircraft taking off in a nose-high attitude before rolling sharply to the left and crashing just off the runway. At the time of the accident, weather conditions at the airport included light snow, mist, IFR ceilings, and a temperature of -1C. Water droplets were observed on the wings at the time of refueling.

Ceiling

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).

Runway

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.

AGL

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.

Approach

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.

Turbulence

Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 16, 2025

Southwest Airlines is to roll out Honeywell’s SmartRunway and SmartLanding software across its entire Boeing 737 fleet to enhance runway safety and pilot situational awareness. The system issues warnings if an aircraft is moving too fast, flying too high on approach, or aligning with the incorrect runway.

Runway

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).

Ceiling

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.

Ceiling

Air Facts

MAY 5, 2025

Take into consideration that weather reporting, and the dissemination of these reports to pilots, was not as accurate then as it is now. In just six months I would reflect on my training and agonize over how inadequately I had been prepared for the real world of instrument flying, which is weather.

VOR

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Or, sadly, too many pilots’ final decision: “The weather is really marginal, but with a little luck, I should be able to make it.” These organized folks do not find out the runway is closed when they see the large lighted X’s on short final. Or “I am really tired, but I promised my friends that we would fly today, so should I?”

Pilot

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

Weather Assessment Weather conditions significantly impact flight safety. Before flying, you need to evaluate wind speeds, visibility, and potential weather changes. Understanding weather reports and recognizing patterns ensures you can adjust your plans accordingly. Do small planes have autopilot?

Weather

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.

Air Traffic Control

Flying Magazine

JUNE 23, 2025

It’s that time of year again in the Northern Hemisphere—finally—when many pilots set their sights on flying to fun places offering short sleeve weather. Turns out there was a Cessna 172’s tail sticking out of some heavy brush toward the end of the runway. Fuel for one and weather for another. What other stuff?

Runway

Flying Magazine

JUNE 4, 2025

That environment is not limited to weather and airspace. Instead of flipping through paper sectional charts while trying to fly a traffic pattern, a student pilot can tap a screen and see their aircrafts position relative to nearby airspace, terrain, or a runway. In short, the sometimes tedious but always vital “paperwork.”

Pilot

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.

Airplanes

Flying Magazine

MAY 2, 2025

EDT, Holland was cleared to land on Runway 08 at Langley. According to witness statements given to the NTSB, “the airplane made a normal approach to the runway, and when it was over the end of the runway, it leveled off about 50 [feet] above the runway and flew straight down the runway for several hundred feet.

Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC)

Northstar VFR

JULY 6, 2025

When we got to NOTAMs , something jumped out: a temporary closure of Runway 12/30 at our destination for maintenance. It was the main—and practically only—runway in usable condition for a 172. Imagine planning to land at a rural airport, only to find out via NOTAM that the runway lights are out of service at night.

NOTAMs

Flying Magazine

MAY 5, 2025

Superior Aero Estates new runway was completed and then shortly after welcomed its first aerial visitor as part of a grand opening celebration in late summer last year. One of the biggest undertakings so far in the development of Superior Aero Estates has been building a runway where there once was a forest.

Runway