What local weather or climate factors should be considered when assessing the impact of a concept on aerodrome operations and ATS provision?

Local weather/climate factors to consider include the location of the aerodrome, such as proximity to sea, lake, or river, altitude over or under mean sea level, proximity to mountains, and the associated typical meteorological phenomena, as these may affect ATS provision.

Which EASA Decision is associated with the section on local weather characteristics?

The section on local weather characteristics is associated with ED Decision 2023/005/R.

Does the section mention any specific applicability date for the requirements?

No, the section does not state any applicability date.

What role do typical meteorological phenomena play in ATS provision according to the section?

Typical meteorological phenomena associated with the aerodrome's location may affect ATS provision, so they should be taken into account when assessing the impact of implementing a concept.

Are visual hot spot cameras only for remote tower operations or also for conventional towers?

Visual hot spot cameras could be used to support situational awareness and local low-visibility procedures, and this is also a possibility for conventional tower operations.

What aspects of aerodrome location are listed as examples that may affect ATS provision?

Examples include proximity to sea, lake, or river, altitude over or under mean sea level, and proximity to mountains.

How does the section suggest assessing the impact of a concept on aerodrome operations?

The section suggests taking into account local weather/climate factors, including the aerodrome's location and associated typical meteorological phenomena, when assessing the impact on aerodrome operations and/or ATS provision.

What is the source document for the local weather characteristics section?

The source is ED Decision 2023/005/R, as indicated in the section.

4.3.3. Local weather characteristics

Q: How can visual hot spot cameras be used in low-visibility conditions according to EASA Easy Access Rules?

Visual hot spot cameras can be used as technical enablers to support situational awareness and local low-visibility procedures, similar to their possible use in conventional tower operations.

Q: In the context of low-visibility conditions, what is the purpose of using technical enablers like visual hot spot cameras?

The purpose is to support situational awareness and local low-visibility procedures.

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4.3.3. Local weather characteristics

ED Decision 2023/005/R

Local weather/climate factors are other aspects to take into account when assessing the impact that the implementation of the concept may have on the aerodrome operations and/or ATS provision. The location of the aerodrome, such as proximity to sea/lake/river, altitude over (or under) mean sea level, proximity to mountains, etc. and the associated typical meteorological phenomena may affect the ATS provision.

For low-visibility conditions, the use of technical enablers, such as visual hot spot cameras, could be used to support situational awareness and local low-visibility procedures (as would also be a possibility for conventional tower operations).

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Source-Title: 4.3.3. Local weather characteristics View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-16301 Compare versions

Domain: Air traffic management/Air navigation services

Applicabilitydate: 1 April, 2023

Entryintoforcedate: 1 April, 2023

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2023/005/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Remote aerodrome air traffic services

Typeofcontent: GM to IR (Guidance material to implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR