Aviation weather tips

Aviation Weather Tips: All You Need to Know about Ceilings

Published By:- Kim Bishop

Table Of Content • Introduction • Superior Labs Inc. • Aviation weather tips: All you need to know about Ceilings • Conclusion • Contact us!

Introduction •

Ceilings at arrival and departure airports – measured cloud base height relative to the ground – impact business aircraft operations around the world. Conditions are most significant when sky is totally obscured and particularly when local terrain is also a factor.

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Ceilings impact visual flight rule (VFR) and instrument flight rule (IFR) operations differently, and minimum ceiling considerations will depend on type of flight, operator’s standard operating procedure (SOP), pilot experience, and operator comfort level.

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Aviation Weather Tips • The following is an overview of what you need to know: • Ceiling requirements vary • Definition of ceiling • Cloud cover and measurement of ceiling • Minimum ceilings • Remote locations • Ceiling forecasts

Aviation Weather Tips • Ceiling requirements vary:– Depending upon the crew, level of expertise and flight department SOPs, different requirements may be considered in terms of ceilings.

– In some cases, the crew may specify a minimum ceiling height, perhaps 3,000 ft, while in other cases they may require higher minimum ceiling heights.

Aviation Weather Tips • Definition of ceiling:– Ceiling at your intended destination may be defined as the lowest broken or overcast cloud layer.

– If the sky is totally obscured, height of vertical visibility is used as the ceiling.

– Your forecaster will provide insights regarding expected changes to ceilings, as well as other weather events such as fog is expected to move in/out of your destination

Aviation Weather Tips • Cloud cover and measurement of ceiling:– Different types of cloud cover conditions include SKC (sky clear), FEW (trace), SCT (scattered), BKN (broken) and OVC (overcast).

– Cloud cover is reported in terms of 1/8th of sky cover with 12/8th being FEW, 3-4/8ths being SCT, 5-7/8th being BKN and 8/8 denoted at OVC. – In addition, many airports have a certified weather observer assist with and oversee AWOS data.

Aviation Weather Tips • Minimum ceilings:– While minimum recommended ceiling/visibility conditions may be 800 ft vertical/2 miles horizontal (800/2), private operators, especially those very familiar with particular locations, may elect to operate even when ceilings are below recommended minimums. – Certain airports may have minimum ceiling recommendations, based on local conditions and terrain.

Aviation Weather Tips • Remote locations:– When operating to remote locations there may be limited TAFs, METARs, PIREPs and local weather data available. Your weather provider may need to estimate ceiling height based on weather models, satellite imagery, local terrain conditions and weather data from surrounding locations.

– Airport location, elevation, mountainous terrain, moisture levels and upper level soundings all help your weather professional to make the most accurate ceiling prediction.

Aviation Weather Tips • Ceiling forecasts:– As weather conditions change rapidly, forecasts are most accurate when obtained no more than two to three days prior to operation. In determining predicted ceiling height it’s always best to rely on forecasts obtained within 24 hours of flight.

– The region you’re operating to is also a factor, as low ceiling conditions may be more likely during particular times of day or seasons of the year. Many tropical island locations, for example, are most susceptible to low ceilings during early

Conclusion • Depending on the type of flight, company SOPs, captain experience, and surrounding alternates, operators have differing requirements for ceilings for each destination.

• Always contact a certified meteorologist for the most accurate prediction of weather and ceilings for your trip.

• There are many factors that are used in predicting ceilings so it’s important to obtain preliminary forecasts and updates just prior to take off.

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