logo
Winter Weather Impacts on Air Traffic
news image
Special Stories
24 Nov 2020 1:31 PM
Weather related travel delays are commonplace in the winter. Knowing how conditions impact your flight plan may help alleviate some headaches. We spoke with Ginny Boyle, Acting Vice President of Systems Operations Services for the Federal Aviation Administration, to give us some insights in how weather across the country can impact air traffic. https://youtu.be/UWYDf9W4ST4  

IMPACTS OF ICE

DEICING BEFORE TAKE OFF

Even the smallest amount of ice can change a plane's aerodynamics, creating more drag and less lift. Watch below to see more on the research FAA researchers are doing to make sure every plane stays aerodynamically clean before take off: https://youtu.be/emB88PvjQ7U  

IN-FLIGHT ICING

Precipitation isn't the only thing that may slow you down. As a plane is flying, small cloud droplets can have big impacts. When these tiny water drops hit and freeze on the front surfaces of planes, it can affect the aerodynamics. To better understand these hazards, FAA researchers have worked with multiple agencies to create a high-quality database of 3D ice shapes. By studying the impacts of these shapes under various icing conditions, they can better evaluate aircraft certification and flight rules. This could have implications during freezing drizzle and freezing rain events at the surface and in the air. https://youtu.be/QvxNlEj_0mY COURTESY: Federal Aviation Administration  Facebook: facebook.com/FAA Twitter: twitter.com/FAANews  
All Weather News
California Snowpack - More than Double of Normal, with More Snow Ahead Tonight
California Snowpack - More than Double of Normal, with More Snow Ahead Tonight
Snowpack statewide is over double the normal,
20 Mar 2023 2:20 PM
After a Brutally Cold Weekend in the South, Relief is in Sight this Week
After a Brutally Cold Weekend in the South, Relief is in Sight this Week
What a cold weekend in the Southeast and now,
20 Mar 2023 2:10 PM
Four Corners: More Rain and Snow
Four Corners: More Rain and Snow
The system bringing rain and snow to Californ
20 Mar 2023 2:00 PM
Severe Storm Chances Return to the Plains & South Late Week
Severe Storm Chances Return to the Plains & South Late Week
A strong low-pressure system moving into Cali
20 Mar 2023 1:50 PM
Next Round of Winter Alerts for the Northern Plains
Next Round of Winter Alerts for the Northern Plains
Winter alerts are once again in effect for th
20 Mar 2023 1:40 PM
Lake Effect Snowfall Wrapping Up
Lake Effect Snowfall Wrapping Up
We're wrapping up the final weekend of winter
19 Mar 2023 6:50 PM
In Florida for Vacation? Additional Rain Overnight
In Florida for Vacation? Additional Rain Overnight
Florida. The Sunshine State. Usually, that's
19 Mar 2023 6:20 PM