Airports across Michigan and the United States will have new requirements on reporting runway conditions this winter. The FAA is now requiring additional observations of a runway’s condition with respect to wetness, snow cover and amount of ice coverage. These additional comments on runway surface conditions are expected to give pilots and airlines a clearer picture of winter runway conditions.
Wise Owl Safety Takeaways:
- The additional information provides pilots with additional weather conditions that could influence flight safety.
- Joe Medici, Deputy Airport Director of Operations and Maintenance at Flint’s Bishop International Airport issued a statement in reaction to the changes.
- The use of human observation to determine how slick a runway is will better prepare pilots for the winter conditions.
“Airports across the United States and Michigan will henceforth have to adhere to new requirements on reporting runway conditions this winter.”