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Vaisala delivers aviation weather solution for new terminal and runway at Beijing International Airport

Reliable weather information played a key role at the Beijing Olympics. In order to ensure accurate and versatile weather information for organizers, authorities, competitors and spectators alike, the Beijing weather authorities upgraded their weather observation network with Vaisala equipment. Vaisala delivered an aviation weather solution, almost 50 weather stations and various other equipment to local Beijing Meteorological Offices.

Just prior to the Olympics, a new terminal and third runway had been opened at the Beijing International Airport to cater for increasing air traffic. Vaisala’s aviation weather solution, installed on the new runway, provides versatile weather information to air traffic control, pilots and the airport maintenance crew. Accurate wind and visibility information is vital to ensure safe take-offs and landings.