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Meteorological Accessibility
Statistical analysis of historical weather data to determine operational minimums, evaluate runway accessibility, and optimise airport operations.
Statistical analysis of historical weather data to determine operational minimums, evaluate runway accessibility, and optimise airport operations.
A modern aerodrome is only as effective as its availability. Meteorological accessibility studies determine the percentage of time an airport can be safely used based on historical weather patterns. These studies are vital for planning new runways and assessing existing operations.
We calculate the usability factor for each runway based on crosswind and tailwind components, analysing historical METAR data to generate detailed wind roses. This determines whether the aerodrome meets the ICAO 95% usability requirement.
We assess the frequency of low visibility conditions, analysing RVR data to support CAT II/III ILS upgrade justifications. We evaluate cloud base heights on non-precision and precision approaches, helping define optimal operating minima for authority submission.
We assess how meteorological conditions limit airport capacity and develop evidence-based recommendations for infrastructure improvements — including fog frequency analysis and evaluation of the impact of proposed runway configurations on weather-related delays.