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. 45 + years of experience 160 + countries served annually 2500 + aviation systems delivered globally 45 + years of experience 160 + countries served annually 2500 + aviation systems delivered globally Airport Weather 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. Download brochure Aviation Weather Aviation Weather Aviation weather management from Vaisala maintains airport safety and operational efficiency in all kinds of weather conditions. Control your costs while accessing accurate, real-time weather information and situational awareness — in a single, complete AviMet weather management solution. Learn more Adverse Weather Adverse Weather Extreme weather is dangerous for airports, and causes cost-prohibitive, inconvenient delays. Vaisala offers complete aviation weather management solutions to make operations safer and more efficient when severe conditions including lightning and windshear set in. Learn more Advanced Air Mobility Advanced Air Mobility Image Ultra-local weather insights to ensure safe and efficient flights for drones and eVTOLs at vertiports and beyond. Learn more Runway Maintenance Runway Maintenance Image 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. Learn more 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. Learn more 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. Learn more AviMet RVR Maximize airport safety and operational capacity with this Runway Visual Range system that provides visibility data using ideal formats and alerting methods. Learn more 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. Learn more Brochures Brochure AviMet Complete Aviation Weather Management Learn about this scalable, configurable solution for any airport, geography, and climate. Download PDF Brochure AviMet AWOS Automated Weather Observing System See what a typical system consists of, and learn how it can help you. Download PDF Brochure A Clearer Approach to RVR Learn about principles and solutions for accuracy and reliability. Download PDF Brochure Lightning detection for aviation Comprehensive solutions for safer, more efficient airport operations. Download PDF INFOGRAPHIC 48 hours of precision: Airport weather nowcasting from the ground up Advanced forecasting methods improve airport weather forecasting precision. Download PDF 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. Learn more Ultimate guide Windshear in aviation The ultimate guide to meeting the challenge. Download eBook eBook Go beyond the clouds New ceilometer technology for aviation safety and efficiency. Download eBook eBook 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. Download eBook eBook 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. Download eBook Webinars Webinar 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. Access webinar Webinar 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. Access webinar Webinar 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. Access webinar Webinar 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. Access webinar Webinar 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. Access webinar Webinar An invisible threat at any airport Enhance your knowledge of windshear and how to decrease its risk at your airport. Access webinar Webinar 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. Access webinar Webinar 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. Access webinar 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. Download PDF 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. Download PDF 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. Download PDF 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. Read more 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. Download PDF Expanding the possibilities Nuuk Airport in Greenland, modernizes with AviMet AWOS for airport safety and efficiency. Download PDF Weather resiliency and early warnings in The Bahamas The Bahamas invest in Vaisala products to improve meteorological forecasting and airport safety. Download PDF Safety, efficiency and modernization How Argentina’s airports are gaining multiple benefits using Vaisala aviation weather solutions. Download PDF 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. Download PDF Safe and Efficient Airport Operations: Kenya Meteorological Department Vaisala designed a solution so Kenya could ensure safe landings and takeoffs. Download PDF Monitoring Aviation Safety in Diverse Climates Vaisala helped ensure flight frequency and safety in vastly different climates and locales. Download PDF Aviation Newsletter Sign Up Stay up to date with the latest Aviation products, trends, events and information from Vaisala. Sign up today Ready to solve your aviation weather management challenges? Vaisala offers complete, automated, reliable solutions for all your needs. Our scalable solutions have everything it takes to improve safety and operational efficiency for any size airport. Get started now. Contact us
45 + years of experience 160 + countries served annually 2500 + aviation systems delivered globally 45 + years of experience 160 + countries served annually 2500 + aviation systems delivered globally
