09 Feb STORM CIARA
STORM CIARA 09-10FEB
An important deep low pressure system (Storm CIARA) is centered to the North of British Isles bringing stormy conditions to NW Europe (See attached summary)
Sustained strong wind conditions are forecast for the British Isles, Northern France, Benelux, Denmark, Northern and Western Germany with gusts up to 60KT.
Storm Ciara is expected to cause significant operational issues in many airports of the Network mainly as from tomorrow afternoon.
All London TMA airports anticipate significantly reduced rates during the day and a 30% flight program reduction is requested to airlines for Heathrow.
Amsterdam and Dusseldorf have applied Pre-tactical regulations in the second part of the d
ay.
Brussels, Paris and Frankfurt airports are monitoring the situation and will decide tomorrow if measures are required.
All airport authorities in the area are encouraged to update their diversion capabilities in our Airport Corner so that information can be relayed to all airspace users.
NMOC will re-assess the situation with all partners tomorrow early morning.
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MOC will hold a conference about storm CIARA this morning at 0900 UTC.
The objective is to share with all the airspace users the possible impact on the Network and main airports.
Agenda:
Weather forecast
Possible tactical measures
Parking stand availability plus diversion capabilities.
Log in details:
Conference ID 3736708
telephone +44 (0) 2071 928000
NMOC Brussels
Aerodromes
EGLL (London/Heathrow)
Arrivals regulated due to weather (strong wind).
Moderate to high delays.
EGKK (London/Gatwick)
Arrivals regulated due to weather (strong wind).
Very high delays.
EGLC (London City)
Arrivals regulated due to weather (strong wind).
Very high delays.
EGGW (London/Luton)
Arrivals regulated due to weather (strong wind).
Very high delays.
EGSS (London/Stanstead)
Arrivals regulated due to weather (strong wind).
Moderate delays.
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