Airport Weather Resillience
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Airport Weather Resillience

Language: English, French, Portuguese
Duration:
4 days
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About the course

Airport Weather Resilience is now essential as airports face increasingly frequent storms, flooding, and heatwaves. These extreme weather events disrupt flights, damage critical infrastructure, and impact passenger safety. Strengthening Airport Weather Resilience ensures airports can prepare for these risks and maintain safe, efficient operations under all conditions. This course will explore the importance of robust airport resillience to weather for airports worldwide.

Airport Weather Resilience begins with strategic planning and accurate forecasting. Advanced weather monitoring systems allow airports to identify potential disruptions early. Real-time data supports faster and smarter operational decisions. Strong coordination between airport teams enables a unified response when weather conditions change suddenly, significantly improving overall adaptation and resillience to weather at airports.

Training and preparedness are also central to Airport Weather Resilience. Regular emergency drills, clear communication protocols, and staff readiness programs help teams respond effectively during severe weather. Airports that collaborate closely with airlines, air traffic control, and emergency services can minimize delays and maintain service quality, reinforcing their weather resilience within airport operations.

Infrastructure investment plays another crucial role in achieving Airport Weather Resilience. Modern drainage systems, weather-resistant runways, and energy-efficient terminals enhance an airport’s ability to withstand severe conditions. Continuous maintenance and thorough inspections ensure that all facilities remain safe, reliable, and fully operational regardless of weather challenges—ultimately supporting airport resillience against adverse weather.

Airports that prioritize Airport Weather Resilience protect their assets, passengers, and reputation. They also meet regulatory requirements and strengthen public trust. By focusing on resillience to weather events, airports become more sustainable and dependable in the long term.

A Proactive Approach to Climate Adaptation

Ultimately, Airport Weather Resilience is not only about reacting to extreme weather—it is about anticipating it. Through advanced technology, comprehensive training, and proactive planning, airports can adapt to climate change and continue operating safely under any conditions. In short, maximizing resilience for airport weather challenges is the key to long-term success.

Key Topics

Impact of Weather and Operational Disruptions

  • Storms, heavy rain, and floods: operational impacts and mitigation strategies
  • Extreme cold and heat: effects on infrastructure, equipment, and personnel
  • Strong winds: impacts on airside and landside operations
  • Low visibility situations: procedures and technological solutions

Resource and Operations Planning

  • Developing comprehensive response and action plans
  • Ensuring availability of appropriate equipment and trained staff
  • Conducting readiness tests through simulations and exercises
  • Implementing continuous improvement via self-assessment and lessons learned
  • Procedures for returning to normal operations

Communication and Collaboration

  • Engaging internal and external stakeholders, including airlines, ATC, emergency services
  • Developing effective communication strategies for stakeholders and public, including media

Airside Operations and Weather

  • Managing runway operations under adverse weather conditions
  • Handling ramp and passenger operations efficiently
  • Understanding current and future regulatory requirements

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify and assess operational risks caused by adverse weather conditions and climate change.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive weather disruption response and action plans.
  • Optimize resource allocation, including equipment and trained personnel, for effective operational readiness.
  • Conduct simulations and exercises to test airport preparedness and resilience.
  • Apply continuous improvement strategies based on lessons learned from disruptions.
  • Effectively communicate and coordinate with internal teams, airlines, regulators, and external stakeholders.
  • Maintain safe, efficient, and compliant airside and landside operations under extreme weather conditions.

Targe Audience

  • Airport operations managers and supervisors
  • Airport safety managers and officers
  • Airline station managers and ground operations managers
  • Civil aviation inspectors and regulators
  • Aviation professionals responsible for airport resilience and operational continuity

Certificate

Upon completion, participants receive
a certificate of achievement.

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