Aviation weather and runway management solutions

Complete line-up of aviation weather and runway management solutions ensuring safe and efficient airport operations in all conditions.

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Airport Weather

Aviation weather management and runway management solutions from Vaisala are comprehensive, automated, and scalable to keep airport operations running smoothly no matter what kind of weather or conditions you encounter.

We understand the critical need for accurate situational awareness — including lightning, windshear, RVR, weather radar, and more — and we deliver superior and reliable real-time data so air traffic controllers, pilots, and airport personnel can make informed decisions to keep flights, airports, surrounding areas, and ground operations safe and efficient.

Our AviMet weather detection and observing systems adhere to FAA, ICAO, and WMO standards, regulations, and recommendations to help you meet compliance requirements.

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Aviation Weather

Adverse Weather

Advanced Air Mobility

Runway Maintenance

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Runway safety is vital, and continues to be aviation’s number-one safety concern. On top of this challenge, being able to operate at full capacity dramatically impacts operation costs. Vaisala understands both concerns regarding airport operations, and offers complete runway visibility measurement and management solutions that keep you functional and safe, while also simplifying your runway visual range (RVR) reporting.

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Systems and solutions

Approach Area Weather

Radar, lidar, lightning detection and decision support software combine for total weather awareness and high-resolution nowcasting to support the highest levels of safety and efficiency.

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AviMet AWOS

This Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) reports on real-time weather and can be customized to detect lightning, runway surface condition, windshear, and more.

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AviMet RVR

Maximize airport safety and operational capacity with this Runway Visual Range system that provides visibility data using ideal formats and alerting methods.

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AviMet Windshear Alert System

The best detection and alert system for windshear is available in a single, reliable solution that dramatically improves the safety and efficiency of take-offs and landings.

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Brochures

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AviMet Complete Aviation Weather Management

Learn about this scalable, configurable solution for any airport, geography, and climate.

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AviMet AWOS Automated Weather Observing System

See what a typical system consists of, and learn how it can help you.

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A Clearer Approach to RVR

Learn about principles and solutions for accuracy and reliability.

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Lightning detection for aviation

Comprehensive solutions for safer, more efficient airport operations.

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INFOGRAPHIC

48 hours of precision: Airport weather nowcasting from the ground up

Advanced forecasting methods improve airport weather forecasting precision.

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eBooks and ultimate guides

Expert guide

Aviation weather: See the weather from every angle

The most critical phases of a flight, such as takeoff and landing, are particularly vulnerable to weather-related issues. Freezing conditions, low visibility, wind and windshear phenomena, convective weather and lightning are the most common weather phenomena that affect flight safety and efficiency.

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Ultimate guide

Windshear in aviation

The ultimate guide to meeting the challenge.

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Go beyond the clouds

New ceilometer technology for aviation safety and efficiency.

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Mitigate wind hazards with WindCube® Scan Airport Edition

The next generation WindCube® Scan Airport Edition gives air traffic controllers, pilots, meteorological observers, and forecasters best-in-class data to understand the current wind conditions and make better operational decisions.

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Total insights for approach area weather

Download this eBook to learn about weather phenomena that affect flights, the role of remote sensing weather systems, and the technology available today to help airports maximize safety and efficiency at the TMA.

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Webinars

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From nowcasting to forecasting: Bridging the gap in short-range aviation weather forecasting

A critical challenge for aviation lies in short-range weather forecasting — the crucial window between nowcasting (ultra-short-range forecasting) and traditional, longer-range forecasting. Join our next Masterclass to explore the instruments and intelligence needed to bridge this critical gap.

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Go beyond the clouds with new ceilometer technology for aviation safety and efficiency

Airports need more detailed and accurate information than ever on atmospheric conditions to help ensure flight safety. With the new Vaisala CL61 Ceilometer, you can detect much more than cloud height, amount and vertical visibility.

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Get the best visibility and weather detection with new forward scatter technology

The enhanced Vaisala Forward Scatter Sensor FD70 features exceptional new capabilities that empower airport decision-makers to maintain safe, informed operations by accurately and reliably identifying and reporting on the most challenging visibility and weather conditions.

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Mitigate wind hazards with WindCube Scan Airport Edition

New enhancements raise the bar for performance and reliability so you can mitigate wind hazards at any airport, in any conditions.

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A new approach – total insights for approach area weather

The airport terminal approach area (TMA) is the busiest part of flight ops — and the area where most weather-related incidents and delays occur. Regulatory AWOS systems cover the airport area, leaving crucial gaps in awareness. Join our next webinar to see what total weather awareness looks like.

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An invisible threat at any airport

Enhance your knowledge of windshear and how to decrease its risk at your airport.

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When lightning strikes

How close is too close? When it’s your job to maintain safety and efficient operations, every minute counts. Learn how to keep your airport safe and efficient when lightning strikes.

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Ride the X-band Wave for Airport Weather Observation

See how weather radar is an ideal tool for improving safety and operations under all weather conditions.

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Success Stories

Enhancing Safety at Bilbao Airport with WindCube® Scan Airport Edition

Discover how the successful implementation of WindCube Scan Airport Edition has significantly reduced the frequency of dramatic windshear incidents, ensuring safer and more efficient operations at Bilbao Airport.

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World-class observations for a world-class airport

How the new Chengdu Tianfu International Airport prepared for heavy air traffic and rapid expansion with the most advanced weather observation technology available.

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How scanning lidar detects a previously undetectable danger in China: dry windshear

Dry-windshear is common at Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport in China, and difficult to mitigate as no dedicated ground-based equipment for detecting such dry windshear is installed.

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Low visibility — no problem

Located on the coast just north of Lima, Peru, Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chávez or Lima International Airport (LIM), is in its biggest ever growth phase.

All-weather flight safety and efficiency

How an airport on a remote Icelandic island ensures year-round flights using the Vaisala Forward Scatter Sensor FD70.

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Expanding the possibilities

Nuuk Airport in Greenland, modernizes with AviMet AWOS for airport safety and efficiency.

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Weather resiliency and early warnings in The Bahamas

The Bahamas invest in Vaisala products to improve meteorological forecasting and airport safety.

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Safety, efficiency and modernization

How Argentina’s airports are gaining multiple benefits using Vaisala aviation weather solutions.

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Vaisala Improves Aviation Safety at the Punta Raisi Palermo Airport

Vaisala helped this Italian airport address windshear caused by its proximity to mountains and the sea.

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Safe and Efficient Airport Operations: Kenya Meteorological Department

Vaisala designed a solution so Kenya could ensure safe landings and takeoffs.

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Monitoring Aviation Safety in Diverse Climates

Vaisala helped ensure flight frequency and safety in vastly different climates and locales.

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