#Severe Weather
JetBlue Among Hardest Hit, Cancels 1 In 20 Flights As Summer Storms Pummel Northeast Hubs
As summer storms pummel Northeast hubs, JetBlue finds itself among the hardest hit, with 1 in 20 flights canceled and wi...
Over 900 Flights Disrupted At Heathrow & Gatwick As UK Heatwave Turns To Storms
Heathrow and Gatwick faced severe thunderstorms, resulting in hundreds of flights being canceled or delayed, causing cha...
US Air Force Base Shuts Down After Violent Tornado Leaves Catastrophic Damage
A sudden and violent tornado tears through Vance Air Force Base, forcing a closure of the critical military installation...
Scorched: Palm Springs International Airport Tarmac Reaches 163 Degrees
What it's like flying out of one of the hottest airfields in America.
Storm Causes Evacuation Of Atlanta Airport ATC Tower
As a result of the storm, the airport reported hundreds of flight disruptions, including numerous delays and cancellatio...
Can Aircraft Fly Through A Dust Storm?
Dust storms can have potentially catastrophic consequences for an aircraft.
5 US Airports That Traditionally Suffer From The Most Weather-Related Delays
Persistent fog, cross-winds, and heavy snow trap aircraft on the ramp so often that these five hubs routinely log the st...
Why Don't Planes Fly Over Antarctica?
Extreme weather conditions and lack of infrastructure make polar flight challenging.
Severe Weather Leads To Charlotte Douglas International Airport Having Most Cancelations In The US
Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused disruptions at Charlotte Douglas Airport.
“The Forgotten Flight”: United Airlines Passengers Trapped In 4-Hour Tarmac Sit
One of the pilots of the Costa Rica-bound flight described the situation as “a nightmare.”
Explained: What's The Purpose Of Aircraft Nose Cones?
Aircraft nose cones carry vital weather radar and instrument landing equipment.
Keesler Air Force Base: Home Of The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron 'Hurricane Hunters'
Keesler Air Force Base and the "Hurricane Hunters" provide valuable service the the United States. Read on and learn mor...
What Are The Main Challenges Facing Pilots At Mountain Airports In The US?
Small airstrips, high terrain, and unpredictable winds make US mountain airports a challenge for even the most experienc...
Tampa International Airport Issues Ground Stop As Tropical Storm Debby Approaches Hurricane Strength
Officials say they plan to keep the airport “open and operational” throughout the storm.
“He’ll Know How I Died”: Southwest Airlines Passengers Recount Dangerous Tampa Descent To 150 Feet
The Boeing 737 MAX 8 had reached an altitude lower than the tops of some high-rise buildings just miles away.
Weather Delays in US Aviation: Everything You Need To Know
From thunderstorms to excessive heat, discover how weather conditions impact US aviation and how the FAA works to mitiga...
American Airlines Flight 383: The Boeing 727's Second Hull Loss
The trijet crashed in stormy conditions and low visibility.
Severe Weather Causes Ground Stops At Atlanta, Houston & Charlotte Airports
The flight disruptions come as Southeast Texas braces for the arrival of Hurricane Beryl on Monday.
Ground Stop Affecting Only United Airlines Impacts Over 400 Flights At Newark Liberty International Airport
The airline said the measure was to “manage volume and limit congestion” at the airport.
Deadly Microburst: The Tragic Story Of Delta Air Lines Flight 191
The disaster left 137 people dead and changed the airline industry forever.