The influence of weather on flights

Air flight is a complex and sensitive task, and the change of weather will have a great impact on flights.

When the weather is bad, flights are often cancelled or delayed. Extreme weather, such as heavy snow, heavy rain and strong wind, will put great pressure on airports and take-off and landing flights, which may lead to process delays and equipment failures. If the weather changes suddenly and the flight is already in the air or has left the airport, the pilot must adjust the flight plan or fly to other airports, which will increase the fatigue and time cost of the pilot and passengers.

Weather also affects flight visibility during takeoff and landing. When visibility is insufficient or foggy, the aircraft's field of vision may be reduced, which will bring great pressure and risk to pilots and controllers, because other important targets such as nearby flights, antennas and towers can't be seen clearly. In this case, the flight may be cancelled or rescheduled.

In the past, the weather could only be judged by horizontal vision. In recent years, with the continuous development of meteorological science, weather forecast can now provide pilots with more information and choices, so that they can make more informed decisions. In any case, the influence of weather on flights should be paid enough attention, because passengers expect to arrive at their destinations on time, and unpredictable factors such as flight delay and cancellation will bring great inconvenience to their travel.