Aviation: Storms

(asked on 27th January 2025) - View Source

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the safety implications of passenger aircrafts landing at airportsĀ during Storm Eowyn.


Answered by
Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill Portrait
Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
Minister of State (Department for Transport)
This question was answered on 10th February 2025

The safety of the traveling public is a priority for the Government. Whether or not it is safe to land at an airport is an operational decision between the aircraft operator, air traffic controllers, and ultimately the pilot in command of an aircraft.

UK aviation operates predominately in the private sector, with each airline responsible for its own severe weather plans, tailored to specific operations, locations, and infrastructure.

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