Dense fog doesn’t negotiate. When it rolls in, it obscures runways, and forces operational decisions worth millions — in mere minutes.

At King County International Airport (BFI) — better known as Boeing Field — just south of downtown Seattle, UPS flies four aircraft every morning within a tight 40-minute arrival window. Standard TAF and TCF outlooks miss the critical nuances that a human can provide. Examples include understanding impact likelihood, timing significance, and offering assurance for decision making. This gateway location demonstrates how integrated weather experts can help transform uncertainty into actionable intelligence for critical, micro-scale decisions.

High-stakes hub operations: The 30,000 package equation

The fog threatened more than just visibility; it threatened the entire daily operation.

UPS flies four 767 aircraft into Boeing Field most mornings within a tight 40-minute arrival window. Here is what was at stake in that narrow operational window:

• Inbound impact: 10,000 UPS Next Day Air packages, plus additional cargo
• Outbound impact: 20,000 UPS Next Day packages scheduled for departure on the turn
• Total disruption: 30,000 commitments hanging in the balance

The operational constraint: Why timing is everything

Once an aircraft lands, packages immediately flow to specific gates based on each plane’s destination. That routing is locked — packages are coming out, and the destination sequence cannot be changed.

Realizing an aircraft has a Minimum Equipment List (MEL) before it reaches its gate is critical. Early, accurate forecasting allows operations to reposition pilots and aircraft before landing. This maximizes the chances of maintaining next-day service commitments across the entire network.

The embedded expert: Transforming uncertainty into actionable intelligence

The Boeing Field case study is yet another example of why The Weather Company’s FAA-compliant, EWINS Weather Forecast Services positions meteorologists where decisions happen — side-by-side in operations centers alongside dispatchers and air traffic coordinators. Having the right expert in the room separates anticipation from reaction.

The initial conditions were dire:

• Fog forecast: 300 feet overcast, one mile fog visibility, light mist
• UPS minimums at BFI: 290 feet ceiling decision height, 4,000 feet RVR
• Morning fog risk: Moderate (30–50%), then upgraded to High (51%+) after 12Z

Fog covers the terminal airspace at Boeing Field, diminishing visibility.

Crisis inbound: When the fog forecast hits minimums

With four planes already inbound, the 1053Z METAR observation: half-mile visibility with an overcast cloud layer 200 feet above the ground.

ATC permitted the first aircraft to make an approach, and it descended through the fog layer to decision height. The pilot searched for runway lights that should have appeared through the mist — they weren’t visible.

The plane entered a low-level holding pattern, burning precious fuel with each orbit. After discussion with Flight Ops, the three other aircraft — which were minutes behind — were given a critical call: Hold at 25,000 to 28,000 feet.

This decision maximized their fuel endurance and bought time. The embedded meteorologist (MET) proceeded to find a solution that didn’t exist in any TAF.

A 50-mile wide cloud and a 20-minute chance

Concerns mounted about diverting all four aircraft and collapsing the entire operation. But the MET saw something in the satellite imagery.

Managers gathered urgently in the Meteorology office, and the briefing from the MET was direct. A narrow cloud deck, only 50 miles wide at 4,000 feet, was moving directly toward Boeing Field. This wasn’t speculation or probability ranges — this was observable atmospheric physics in motion.

Real-time weather intelligence from the world’s most accurate forecaster¹ revealed a critical solution. The cloud would temporarily lift the fog deck, for perhaps 20 to 25 minutes. This one window was also the only chance to land all four aircraft on time.

Precision forecasting meets operational reality

The airline managers faced a decision with little to no safety net. Bring three aircraft down from holding altitude based on a 20-minute fog forecast window, or divert and accept that 30,000 customers would miss their service commitments.

They made the high-stakes call, pulling all three holding planes down to 10,000 feet. The cloud moved over Boeing Field exactly as forecast. The fog deck lifted, and all four aircraft landed within the window — one after another.

Then, just as the MET predicted, the cloud moved out. Fog returned immediately, dropping visibility back below minimums. It stayed that way until 17Z — five hours later.

Critical insights saving the day

Every inbound package made its service window. Crews stayed within duty limits. The 20,000 outbound packages departed on schedule. Thirty thousand customers received their deliveries because of a 20-minute forecast window that most meteorological products would never capture.

Without that hyper-specific guidance, the outcome writes itself: no inbound packages make service, crews time out, outbound operations collapse. The entire 30,000-customer chain breaks. Jeff Sarver, Meteorologist-In-Charge (MIC), The Weather Company, stated it clearly afterward: “The confidence level and demeanor of the meteorology team gave them the assurance they needed to make that high-stakes call. Not just the forecast — the confidence behind it, delivered by people who understood both the atmosphere and the operation it was about to disrupt.”

When weather intelligence matters: Confidence vs. the coin flip

Uncertainty makes aviation professionals uncomfortable. Pilots make tactical decisions in real-time with zero margin for error. But perfect forecasts don’t exist — a reality that creates tension between meteorological science and operational necessity.

Pilots make tactical decisions in real time with zero margin for error. But perfect automated forecasts don’t exist — a reality that creates tension between technology and operational necessity.

Consider the dreaded 50% probability (‘PROB 50’) forecast. Meteorologists see the challenge in issuing it, because it feels like a coin flip. But, context transforms that number completely. A 50% chance of freezing drizzle in Atlanta is alarming and operationally disruptive. But the same forecast in Minneapolis is just another winter day.

How confidence changes the game

This is where embedded meteorologists bridge the gap. At Boeing Field that morning, the fog forecast wasn’t about percentages — it was about a 50-mile-wide cloud deck arriving in 20 minutes. That specificity turned uncertainty into actionable intelligence.

Confidence doesn’t eliminate uncertainty. But it can help clarify what to do with it. Airlines with embedded meteorologists make more informed decisions than ever before, particularly when confidence is high in significantly disruptive events. This allows them to proactively cancel flights, reroute passenger connections, and position staff accordingly — sometimes days in advance.

The human element: Embedded expertise changes high-stakes decisions

Embedded meteorologists enhance communication capabilities in ways standard forecasts simply cannot. They discuss scenarios with dispatchers and operational managers, explaining not just the confidence level but the “why” behind it: timing windows, severity thresholds, geographic variability, and more.

One wrong decision coupled with vague intelligence can impact operations for the rest of the day, and domino fast. For example, one airline partner describes embedded meteorologists as their “early warning system.” They added, “A ‘PROB 30’ TAF entry, for example, isn’t enough information to make hub decisions.”

Transitioning from uncertainty to confidence — from “maybe” to “here’s your window” — produces outcomes that cascade through entire networks. That level of operational meteorology goes far beyond what any standard format, like a “PROB30” TAF entry, can communicate.

Modern airline operations demand access to weather data that supports every stakeholder – from dispatch to crew to passenger. Whether you’re focused on aviation weather flight planning, ramp safety, or customer alerts, the real question isn’t whether you need data. It’s how to integrate it securely, reliably, and at scale.

Aviation weather API solutions from The Weather Company are built for exactly that. Our platform delivers low-latency performance, scales across global airline networks, and follows a privacy-by-design model to meet enterprise-grade standards.

Choosing the right weather API integration for aviation teams

Operational complexity looks different at every airline. Some teams plug raw API feeds into dispatch tools and scheduling engines. Others rely on user-friendly platforms for visual workflows. Many fall somewhere in between.

The Weather Company offers one of the industry’s most comprehensive aviation data catalogs – with over 180 unique APIs across industries and more than 4,000 endpoints, all built on globally distributed, cloud-native API architecture.

Because our platform is built for weather in real time, all data is delivered with low latency and designed to integrate into custom workflows without compromising security or performance.

Comprehensive aviation weather API data packages

Supporting flight preparation and real-time situational awareness, our specialized Aviation weather APIs provide immediate access to the critical weather information airlines rely on. Cloud-based data packages are delivered via vector and raster APIs served from our Enterprise Data Platform. All APIs are REST-based and use GeoJSON responses.

The services below are grouped between fundamental government-sourced products, enhanced global and radar data, and proprietary, high-value enroute forecasts developed by The Weather Company.

• Aviation Core APIs: The Aviation Core package provides essential government-sourced, worldwide meteorological products. These include METARs and TAFs for surface conditions. The package also provides AIRMETs, SIGMETs for hazards (e.g., turbulence, icing), WAFS charts, PIREPs, and volcanic ash advisories from VAACs.
• Aviation Enhanced Core APIs: The Aviation Enhanced Core package delivers advanced, high-resolution data, including a current Forecast Radar Mosaic and a radar reflectivity forecast powered by The Weather Company’s Forecast on Demand system. This package also supplies Global Radar, NOWRad Echotops, RPM Echotops Global Forecasts, Global Ceiling Forecasts, and Temps and Winds Aloft Forecasts.
• Aviation Enroute APIs: The Aviation Enroute package delivers proprietary data from The Weather Company, the world’s most accurate forecaster.¹ This includes our AIRMETs, SIGMETs and Flight Plan Guidance (FPGs). It also features forecasts for GTG3 Turbulence, Forecast Icing Potential, and HIWC (High Ice Water Content). Key products like FIP and GTG3 offer high-resolution (13-km) forecasts. They are available every 1000 feet from FL010 up to FL500, empowering planners with essential, frequently updated data for proactive risk management.

API output types: Fast data delivery and scalability

Our APIs can be deployed in application for mass consumption or into internal tools for distribution efficiency. Data can be delivered in one of four different types depending on the use case they’re serving:

• Point based: Gives a JSON payload for a specific point in space.
• Raster image: Returns PNG tile images that can be overlaid on top of maps.
• Featurizer: Allows you to draw lines or polygons over a map based on the specific thresholds that you set.
• Tiler: Provides the raw gridded output of data in tiles of 256 by 256 pixels to consume large amounts of data faster.

This versatility lets users select the exact format needed for optimal application performance, analysis, or visualization.

Next-Gen API architecture: Efficiency and advanced weather capabilities

At The Weather Company, we challenge ourselves daily to answer three key questions to enhance your experience:

1. How do we deliver our products more efficiently?
2. How do we enable new functionality and new use cases with our existing data?
3. What new datasets or APIs can we deliver to open doors to whole new suites of tools?

The following new APIs represent a significant leap forward in how we package, access, and analyze meteorological data, delivering massive efficiency improvements while unlocking powerful new analytical and visualization capabilities.

Tiler Packed API

The Tiler Packed API is a reimagining and extension of how we deliver map tiles today. This API was carefully designed to enable next-generation data delivery, analysis, and visualization capabilities and powers some of the new features in The Weather Company applications.

It allows visualization of 50 flight levels of turbulence across North America in real time – streamed directly into 3D route engines with no unpacking delay. This structure reduces API request volume by up to 200x and shrinks payload size dramatically, making it easier to scale performance across large airline networks.

An airplane in flight in a 3D environment. This example uses the same mapping base that Maverick^TM Dispatch uses and incorporates our turbulence index data.

Historical Spatial API

Post-event reviews and simulation training benefit from our Historical Spatial API, which lets teams replay actual weather conditions from past flights. Coming to Maverick Dispatch soon, this API recreates geo-specific weather at the time of ops decisions, which helps crews debrief and systems learn. Upcoming enhancements will add search functionality to help identify patterns or conditions with both qualitative and quantitative filters.

Single Site Radar API

In aviation, it’s not enough to look at a radar mosaic alone. Airlines need raw, high-resolution radar that pinpoints local risks and supports tactical decision-making. The Single Site Radar API delivers exactly that.

Rather than generalizing regional trends, this API gives teams access to NEXRad Level II and III data – complete with 3D volumetric rendering. It’s like having a private radar feed for your ops center, giving you the detail needed to spot severe weather before it affects your crew or airspace.

Multipoint (Enroute) API

The sophisticated Multipoint API efficiently provides Tiler product samples. You can query data either along a specified flight path or at a defined set of input points. This powerful API also incorporates crucial upsampling capabilities, allowing users to increase the resolution of an input path for finer detail. Specifically, when querying a Packed Flight Level product and providing altitude information, this API will intelligently return the appropriate flight level samples tailored precisely to the requested route.

Probabilistic API

Risk-based decisions depend on more than single-number forecasts. The Probabilistic API provides distribution graphs, percentiles, and full scenario modeling to help teams understand the range of possible outcomes.

Think of it like a forecasting confidence dashboard. You don’t just see what might happen. You see how likely it is, and what range to prepare for. It’s ideal for planning fuel reserves, rerouting thresholds, and even feeding ML models with full scenario sets.

The future of aviation weather tools: Our roadmap

The Weather Company’s aviation API roadmap continues to expand, shaped by feedback from our airline partners. Here’s a preview of what will be ready for takeoff soon:

• Live data notifications (currently in beta) will eliminate the need for frequent polling.
• More Tiler Packed datasets, open developer tools, and new ways to embed weather into both operational systems and the airline passenger experience are on the horizon.
• Easier developer onboarding and documentation

This commitment to continuous innovation means our aviation weather tools remain the most capable, scalable, and responsive solution for our airline partners.

Get started with an API free trial

Not sure where to begin? Whether your goal is to build custom solutions, augment existing platforms, or blend new data streams, we’ll help you choose the ideal Aviation weather API approach for your operation. Stop reacting to the weather and start controlling your outcome. Start your free API trial today.

When a storm system develops over a major hub, the decisions made in the next 30 minutes determine the fate of the entire operation. Oftentimes, the challenge isn’t just the forecast itself. It’s getting accurate weather data and insights into the hands of flight operations, meteorologists, and crew making those decisions. Relying on static data or disconnected tools just won’t cut it. Airlines need dynamic intelligence integrated into every part of their workflow.

That’s why leading carriers like British Airways and Breeze Airways rely on aviation solutions from The Weather Company. We provide a complete ecosystem of data options to drive improvements across the entire airline operation.

Flexible intelligence for complex airline operations

Operational complexity looks different at every airline. Some teams rely on pre-built platforms for intelligence, while others want to extend or customize their own operational tools. With The Weather Company, airlines can tap into weather intelligence their way.

Ready-to-use platforms and expert services

For teams who want immediate value without starting from scratch, products like Maverick^TM Dispatch and Pilotbrief^Ⓡ deliver full-featured aviation weather platforms built on the same API foundation. They offer intuitive interfaces, alerting, and rich visualizations right out of the box.

For operations requiring tailored human expertise, Weather Forecast Services provide expert support. Our embedded meteorologists partner with your dispatchers, ATC coordinators, and ops teams to turn complex data into clear, useful insights. They validate forecasts in real time and offer steady, expert guidance during critical weather events.

Aviation APIs: The engine powering custom tools

Our comprehensive catalog of aviation APIs fills the gaps and enhances the existing capabilities of modern airlines. With over 180 APIs covering every stage of the flight lifecycle, The Weather Company provides a deep API catalog of data to support every stage of airline operations, including:

• AIRMETs, SIGMETs, and PIREPs for airspace awareness
• Turbulence, icing potential, and ice water content for enroute risk mitigation
• TAFs and VAAC advisories for operational planning
• Global satellite, radar, surface analysis, and TFRs for situational awareness
• Forecasts tailored to altitude, route, or terminal zones
• Specialized inputs like solar irradiance, hub-height winds, and evapotranspiration

Our APIs deliver fast, real-time data to your systems, giving every tool – from the cockpit to the ground – the latest weather intelligence. Airlines maintain complete control over their user interface and workflow design, while relying on The Weather Company’s industry-leading data accuracy and robust, high-scale performance.

Driving results across the airline operations chain

The power of The Weather Company aviation solutions lies in our end-to-end coverage. By leveraging a mix of platforms, expert embedded forecasting services, and high-precision aviation API feeds, airlines can address five critical areas of operational focus:

Passenger experience

Enhance communication and manage passenger expectations. Use Aviation API forecasts and alerts to send real-time flight updates through your mobile app. These updates help reduce uncertainty, set clear expectations, and ease crowding at the gate during delays.

Strategic planning

Optimize long-term network and schedule profitability. With access to the Historical Spatial API and climatology data, teams can model future scenarios. This insight helps teams model fuel burn, test new routes, and adjust schedules around seasonal patterns. The result is a more efficient and profitable network over the long term.

Flight planning and dispatch

Create the safest, most efficient operational flight plan. Maverick Dispatch enhances route creation with visual overlays and advanced analysis tools. This process is powered by aviation APIs such as Multipoint (En Route), which automatically sample turbulence and wind along a flight path. It also leverages our Probabilistic API, which adds confidence bands and scenario modeling to help dispatchers make highly data-backed decisions – even minutes before takeoff. Dispatchers can also benefit from expert guidance through Weather Forecast Services. Embedded meteorologists help translate technical data from the APIs and other tools into actionable intelligence that guides confident decision-making in critical moments.

Ground and hub operations

Maximize on-time performance and ground crew safety by moving beyond generalized alerts. Monitor localized lightning and the most up-to-date precipitation data using the high-resolution Single Site Radar API. Airlines can subscribe to real-time updates and receive alerts the moment new data is published – no frequent polling required – helping to automate safety alerts and improve ramp safety protocols.

In-flight operations

Maintain airline safety and efficiency as conditions change. Pilotbrief gives pilots direct access to critical intelligence, including predictive turbulence forecasts and integrated in-flight radar. With this insight, they can reroute in real time to improve passenger comfort and reduce fuel use. This intelligence is supported on the ground by Maverick Dispatch, which assists with flight path changes. It’s also backed by expert Weather Forecast Services that constantly check and update aviation weather data. Pilots get the most current and reliable information they need to make confident decisions.

The ultimate advantage for airline operations

Whether you’re building new dispatch workflows or improving how your airline responds to real-time threats, The Weather Company delivers the most current aviation weather reports and forecasts to give your team a smarter, faster way to use weather as an advantage.

Ready to see what’s possible?

Explore our API catalog or start your free API trial today. You’ll see firsthand how aviation weather data becomes a decision engine when it’s delivered at the right time, in the right way.

Every minute in aviation counts, and weather owns many of them. Small atmospheric changes can drive major operational costs. This includes airplane icing conditions that ground morning departures and dense fog that leads to diversions. These events can also disrupt flight schedules, increase fuel burn, and impact passenger safety.

As the world’s most accurate forecaster,¹ The Weather Company helps airlines stay ahead. Tools like GRAF^TM and outlook reports from Weather Forecast Services empower airlines to anticipate these evolving risks with the clarity and speed needed to plan with confidence rather than react under pressure.

Understanding the risks

Ice

Airplane icing conditions are a persistent threat to both flight performance and safety. While hazardous icing is less common for large commercial jets, even modest ice buildup can impact efficiency and safety. If not anticipated, ice accumulations can rapidly destabilize flight performance. NASA studies show this is because ice reduces lift by 30% and increases drag by 40%.² As recently as 2024, ice formation was reported as a significant contributing factor in a crash resulting in 62 fatalities.³

On the ground, frost and freezing precipitation complicate ramp and deicing operations. Well-designed deicing facilities are central to safe winter operations. They integrate dedicated deicing pads, glycol collection systems, and fluid recovery infrastructure to streamline aircraft movement.⁴ These purpose-built areas allow multiple aircraft to be treated simultaneously while minimizing environmental impact and congestion near runways. As a result, airports and airlines that invest in modern deicing infrastructure enhance both safety and operational throughput when winter weather conditions intensify.

Fog

Fog is one of the most common and costly weather hazards in aviation, costing the aviation industry billions annually. A 2025 global review of fog and aviation research found that fog remains a leading cause of wintertime flight delays, prompting airports to invest in advanced forecasting and landing systems.⁵

Low visibility reduces runway throughput, slows taxi operations, and disrupts arrival sequencing during peak traffic periods. Recent machine learning studies have demonstrated significant gains in fog prediction accuracy, improving the ability to anticipate onset and dissipation times.⁶ With higher-resolution modeling and AI-driven forecasts, operational teams can adjust routing, scheduling, and ground coordination before visibility drops.

Proactive forecasting for safer, smarter decisions

The Weather Company equips aviation professionals with forecasting tools that go beyond traditional radar and model output. Each product translates complex data into actionable insights for flight operations and delivers decision-ready intelligence. This is achieved by combining high-resolution modeling with continuous aviation weather monitoring.

Visibility and fog forecasting tools

• WxMix™ (Weather Model Mixer): Analyzes more than 100 global weather models to pinpoint visibility drops before they impact operations.
• Human-Over-the-Loop™ (HOTL) intelligence: Refines AI-driven forecasts with expert meteorologist oversight for more accurate fog formation and dissipation timing.
• Forecasts On Demand™ (FOD) engine: Delivers real-time visibility updates by integrating multiple forecast sources for continuous operational awareness.

Icing forecasting tools

• Frost probability forecast: Indicates the likelihood of frost formation with risk tiers to guide pre-dawn de-icing and ramp operations.

• 3-day and 5-day international risk outlooks: Extends insight into regional icing trends, supporting global network operations and asset planning.

Together, these tools create an integrated operational forecasting ecosystem that supports continuous situational awareness for both convective and icing events. The Weather Company’s aviation icing forecast solutions give flight operations teams early insight into where and when frost, freezing rain, or ice buildup may affect aircraft performance and ground operations.

Data power: APIs that deliver accuracy and speed

Behind each Weather Company aviation product is a data infrastructure engineered for speed and security. Our optimized weather APIs allow organizations to access real-time decision support data at scale. We offer a comprehensive API portfolio designed to deliver the industry’s fastest, most reliable weather intelligence. This includes over 180 unique weather products and 4,000 endpoints, covering aviation, seasonal forecasts, lightning data, and more.

In aviation, where timing is critical, this difference matters. The Weather Company APIs deliver up-to-the-minute weather insights that enhance operational timing and reduce the cost of weather-related disruptions – helping airlines move from reactive to proactive management.

Purpose-built APIs for smarter aviation operations

Tiler Packed API technology reimagines raw gridded data delivery – reducing API call requests by up to 200 times for the same datasets. Packaging related layers – such as 50 flight levels of aviation weather data – into a single request improves data-transfer efficiency. This enables advanced visualizations like 3D icing potential or turbulence renderings.

Similarly, the Multi-Point API retrieves forecast conditions along a 3D flight path. It processes GeoJSON-compatible routes or waypoint sets and inspects all underlying gridded data, returning actual values in text format. Additionally, it offers optional downsampling to increase data frequency along the route.

This on-demand architecture helps dispatch systems, EFBs, flight-following tools, and other operational platforms receive continuously updated forecasts without redundant data calls. By aligning API requests with actual operational activity, such as flight plan updates or icing alerts, airlines minimize latency, reduce system load, and maintain situational precision.

Global scale and reliability

The scale behind this performance is equally impressive. The Weather Company platform ingests more than 500 terabytes of weather information every day and handles an average of two million requests per second, totaling 200 billion per day and six trillion per month. A 100% cloud-based, globally redundant infrastructure allows for greater resilience and continuous availability.

Real-world impact: From forecast to flightline

Research consistently shows that weather is among the largest contributors to flight delays and operational costs. Flight delays and cancellations cost the U.S. economy roughly $30 billion to $34 billion in 2022 alone.⁷ This reflects lost productivity, additional airline expenses, and broader economic ripple effects. By integrating The Weather Company’s tools and APIs, airlines can mitigate many of these losses through early detection, adaptive routing, and coordinated response.

In practical terms, these forecasting innovations allow flight operations teams to:

• Identify high-risk airplane icing conditions before they form.

• Anticipate fog formation that could delay or reroute flights.

• Optimize de-icing resource allocation to minimize idle time.

• Improve coordination between dispatch, ATC, and ground crews.

The result is not only enhanced safety but measurable operational efficiency – where fewer delays, reduced fuel consumption, and smarter asset utilization directly impact the bottom line.

Operate confidently in any condition

The Weather Company’s aviation solutions unite scientific rigor, high-performance data infrastructure, and proven accuracy to help operations teams prepare for every scenario. From predicting airplane icing conditions to analyzing fog outlooks, these tools empower airlines to stay ahead of weather, not behind it.

Talk to a Weather Company expert to learn how integrating these forecasting and API-driven insights can strengthen your operational readiness and help your airline operate confidently – no matter what the atmosphere delivers.

Your airline is drowning in weather data, yet thunderstorm disruption continues to paralyze your network. Standard aviation products – TAFs, TCFs, and broad outlooks — fail when you need them most. They can’t keep pace with rapidly developing storms that move erratically and create highly localized impacts. This isn’t a forecasting problem; it’s a translation problem.

Without a dedicated aviation meteorologist, conflicting weather model data becomes noise rather than split-second, actionable intelligence. Your operations get stuck in “reaction mode” instead of staying ahead of conditions. Even perfect forecasts are often derailed by unexpected ATC programs and route restrictions. The collaboration needed to mitigate weather, ATC, and other unexpected operational burdens is key to keeping an airline’s operation intact.

It’s time to stop reacting to the sky and start controlling the outcome from the inside out. This is why The Weather Company embeds meteorologists — as part of FAA-compliant EWINS Weather Forecast Services — directly in airline operations centers. They work side-by-side with dispatchers and dispatch specialists that communicate directly with air traffic control. Together, they turn thunderstorm uncertainty into operational confidence through early planning, real-time collaboration, and proactive communication.

A summer 2025 storm event at Chicago O’Hare (KORD) illustrates how this works.

Case study: Chicago O’Hare and the 24-hour convective outlook advantage

Managing a thunderstorm event begins well before the first cell appears on radar. Consider a typical warm-season scenario. On a Sunday evening, embedded meteorologists (METs) identified a potential thunderstorm for Chicago O’Hare coming Monday afternoon.

Rather than waiting for morning briefings, the METs produced a Next Day Convective Outlook, helping the airline start the planning process for what would become a major convective disruption at one of North America’s busiest hubs.

Next-day convective outlooks are issued when significant thunderstorms are forecast at an airline hub or over a critical route.

For operations, these early outlooks:

Allow lead time for planning: With ~24 hours to prepare, operations teams have time to identify diversion stations outside the threat area. It also allows for cancellation and thunderstorm flight delay strategies based on expected severity and timing. Proactive forecasts often trigger airline policy changes. This allows passengers to change flights, without penalty, to avoid severely impacted weather regions or time periods. 

Enable proactive, tactical decision making: The O’Hare outlook flagged potential Sunday afternoon thunderstorm impacts, giving meteorologists and decision-makers a full-day head start. Forecast radar representation, storm evolution discussions, and confidence assessments fill gaps that Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs) miss. This proves critical when thunderstorms can intensify or dissipate within hours.

Initiate NAS coordination: Storm impacts at major hubs like O’Hare ripple across the National Airspace System (NAS). The Sunday outlook initiated discussions between the airline and the FAA for Monday operations. The airline’s perspective was heard early when planning for potential convective disruptions.

Proactive coordination: Refining the forecast with embedded aviation meteorologists

As Monday morning arrived and the Chicago thunderstorm moved closer, the urgency intensified. Tactical forecasts like Consolidated Storm Prediction for Aviation (CoSPA) and Traffic Flow Management Convective Forecasts (TCFs) often don’t capture the complete flights and thunderstorm impact window. But, embedded METs can provide hour-by-hour convective impact forecasts — tracking airport conditions and thunderstorm threats along arrival and departure corridors.

In the case of O’Hare, TAFs may describe Chicago airport weather, but they didn’t tell the full story. Thunderstorms will impact arrival and departure gates around the airport. Likewise, the direct terminal area will be impacted during peak afternoon operations.

The Convective Gate Forecast identifies how each arrival gate will be affected by incoming thunderstorms, helping ATC groups plan for traffic flow adjustments.

Real-time intelligence: Navigating the convective threat window

The Weather Company embedded METs receive TCF output 30 to 45 minutes before official publication with real-time validation from the world’s most accurate forecaster.¹ Armed with this intelligence, they can join chat channels and whiteboard collaborations around forecasts.

In this scenario, they provided ground-truth perspective on O’Hare flights and thunderstorm timing, expected coverage, and movement to ATC coordinators, leadership, and airport operations teams. At this stage, the METs can challenge or validate proposed convective outlooks. They base this on real-time analysis — helping to align the Chicago forecast with the actual thunderstorm threat. And critically, keep everyone on the same page.

Split-second decisions powered by high-resolution data

Constant analysis can separate anticipation from reaction. At O’Hare, embedded METs gave decision-makers the intelligence to act by providing real-time insights into thunderstorm behavior. Traffic usually accelerates ahead of an approaching storm line. Arrivals slow when cells intensified faster than expected. As cells developed at O’Hare, The Weather Company’s Global High-Resolution Atmospheric Forecasting System (GRAF^TM) forecast radar and live lightning analysis helped visualize the thunderstorm’s structure, movement, and intensity. These tools helped embedded METs communicate exactly where convective threats exist and when windows of opportunity will open. Fortunately, this is context that wind speeds and precipitation amounts alone cannot convey.

These tools support collaborative decisions, led by embedded meteorologists, to help the airline understand when terminal and enroute storm impacts will abate. They also guide when ramp operations can return to normal or when post-thunderstorm winds reverse the runway configuration, and more.

Post-event review: Turning disruption into operational learning

Thunderstorms obviously don’t follow scripts. That’s why post-event analysis matters. It’s time for the embedded METs to examine and understand what the thunderstorm did versus what was expected. This analysis helps sharpen forecast decision making and improve operational readiness for what’s ahead.

After this thunderstorm event produced delays and diversions, the METs reviewed outcomes directly with airline teams. These reviews aren’t punitive; they’re opportunities to refine approaches for the next convective event rolling through the Chicago area and beyond.

From convective uncertainty to operational confidence

The Chicago O’Hare case demonstrates that thunderstorms are inherently volatile and uncertain, but your team’s response can be rooted in confidence.

Embedded meteorologists do more than forecast thunderstorms — they translate complex weather patterns into clear, timely, and actionable intelligence. Whether it’s Chicago O’Hare or any hub in your network, our embedded METs can help you stay ahead of the storm so you’re never caught off guard.

When severe weather threatens flight operations, delayed or imprecise decision making can put safety, profitability, and system efficiency on the line. To achieve operational certainty, major airlines rely on The Weather Company’s FAA EWINS-compliant Weather Forecast Services. We provide embedded meteorologists that work shoulder-to-shoulder with dispatchers, ATC coordinators, and key decision makers, offering real-time, hyper-local guidance that a broad forecast simply can’t match.

This close, dedicated partnership is never more critical than when extreme weather threatens the grid — as was the case with Hurricane Helene.

Navigating Hurricane Helene

In September 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall as a major Category 4 hurricane across Florida’s Big Bend, impacting major airline hubs in its path. When a major hurricane like Helene makes its way through the Southeast, it’s not just the coastal cities that feel the impact – the decision-making ripple effect can ground flights hundreds of miles away.

Our embedded meteorologists are seasoned in the nuanced forecast needs of airlines during storms like Helene. For airlines to maintain both airline safety measures and operational fluidity, they need more than a general forecast; they need real-time, targeted intelligence from experts who know their specific operation.

As one of our airline Meteorologist-in-Charge (MIC) experts, Hannah Cohn, put it, “We are an integral part of things now. Our embedded meteorologists transition from operational support to crisis management, offering a unique blend of active monitoring, proactive counsel, and reactive solutions.”

The proactive approach to a Category 4 storm

The most intense, hurricane-force wind impacts are often a foregone conclusion for a few stations – they must close for safety. Our embedded meteorologists guide the airline to determine when those stations need to be closed and help position staff, flight attendants, and pilots out of harm’s way.

However, the strategic value during a major storm is in managing what lies beyond. “We’re really not looking at the eye of the storm… we’re more looking at the outskirts of the storm, the periphery of the storm,” says Hannah. “The ones that are on the thresholds.”

These are the stations getting 30-35 knot gusts, potentially up to 40. Such wind speeds can still allow for operations, depending on direction and runway configuration, but they are right on the edge. This is where a subtle, tailored forecast makes the difference between an unnecessary system-wide disruption and a safe, minimized operational reduction.

Winds near the hurricane’s edge strain operations and test safety limits.

Communication: The core of the strategy

Support is proactive, beginning up to 48-72 hours before a landfall event. The embedded meteorologist’s role during a storm like Helene means airlines are receiving consistent, clear communication and collaboration 24/7. Our teams:

• Issue detailed tropical tables: These intelligence packages — updated four times a day — provide storm forecasts, including wind tables, rainfall amounts (for flood risk), and come with detailed discussions on forecast confidence.
• Provide confidence: As our airline meteorologists engage with ATC coordinators, dispatchers, and key decision makers, conveying a high level of confidence in the forecast accuracy is critical to reinforcing their operational plan.
• Sync internal and external partners: We engage in constant chat and conference calls (three to four times daily) with the airline’s operational leaders to align all parties on evolving forecast conditions throughout the event. We also collaborate with the National Weather Service (NWS), and Center Weather Service Units (CWSU) to avoid a scenario where the airline is getting conflicting information, making their already tough decisions impossible.

A clear and concise summary of the storm’s current state and its anticipated impacts.

The ripple effect: Beyond the eye of the storm

One of the most telling examples from Hurricane Helene wasn’t a station directly hit, but a major hub hundreds of miles away. Helene tracked 200 nautical miles west of Charlotte (CLT), yet the hub still had to significantly reduce operations. The extensive wind field created strong crosswinds — gusting up to 50 knots from the east-southeast — that made landings and takeoffs unsafe or impossible on many runways.

Our embedded meteorologists worked side-by-side with the ATC coordinators, helping the airline:

1. Determine the rate: Collaborating on when to reduce the arrival and departure rate into Charlotte.
2. Guide cancellations: Advising on the necessity of cancellations to clear the backlog and maintain airline safety measures.
3. Support recovery: Immediately shifting focus to helping the airline get their operation safely back up and running once the winds subsided.

Forecasters and operational partners

Embedded airline meteorologists offer on-the-ground collaboration that mass-market forecasts can’t provide. It’s about solving problems on the fly and helping enable maximum safety with minimal economic impact. We become integral members of your operations teams, not just weather consultants, here to help you weather any storm.

The following quotes and insights were featured in a fireside discussion featuring James O’Boyle, Business Development Manager for Flight Dispatch at British Airways. In this on-demand webinar, “How accurate weather intelligence drives airline operational resilience,“ James and other aviation leaders discussed how weather intelligence can help transform aviation operations.

In the fast-paced world of commercial aviation, the difference between reactive and proactive decision-making can mean the difference between seamless operations and costly disruptions.

Operating at British Airways’ massive scale makes weather intelligence crucial. “We’re operating somewhere in the region of about 700 flights per day to about 200 destinations using about 250 aircraft within our fleet,” James explained. “Because of a network of that size, there is always somewhere with a weather disruption.”

This constant exposure to weather events across the globe underscores why accurate forecasting is essential. “Having a more accurate picture really helps us,” James noted. “As airlines, we really want to be able to operate proactively.

Large-scale operations, robust weather intelligence

British Airways’ home base at Heathrow Airport presents unique challenges that require specialized weather intelligence. “British Airways’ home is Heathrow Airport. It’s one of the busiest dual-runway airports in the world running at 99% capacity, and it takes very little disruption for it to have an impact on our operation,” James said.

To address this challenge, The Weather Company provides highly detailed forecasting. “They produce daily forecasts for us of a five-day nature. It’s much more detailed than anything that we’d get from a third-party provider,” James explained. “We’re able to really refine that and look at the impact of wind gusts or visibility or ceiling, whatever it may be, that’s going to cause an impact.” The precision extends to hourly forecasting.

Purpose-built solutions for challenging destinations

Beyond standard weather forecasting, The Weather Company provides specialized solutions for specific regional challenges. James highlighted volcanic ash monitoring capabilities, particularly for Mount Etna in Sicily, which erupts multiple times per year. James also shared the helpfulness of The Weather Company’s bespoke volcanic ash advisories that complement government-issued forecasts. These help British Airways make informed decisions about no-fly zones by combining multiple forms of data to take as much into account as possible.

A single source of truth is critical

When British Airways evaluated weather providers, one criterion stood above all others. “One of the things when we were looking at updating our weather provision, we refer to this as a ‘single source of truth.’ It was basically the number one criteria,” James explained.

This unified approach helps provide operational consistency across all teams. “It’s incredibly important to ensure that our dispatchers and our crew operate to that same source of information,” he said.

The stakes are high when it comes to operational decisions. “Diversions are obviously very costly to airlines, but they’re also very disruptive to our customers, and anything that we can do to ensure a smooth diversion is obviously a massive benefit to us,” James noted.

Real-world impact: IATA Turbulence Aware integration

The true test of any weather intelligence system comes in real operational scenarios. British Airways adopted the IATA Turbulence Aware platform integration in late 2023, and it quickly delivered positive outcomes. James shared a compelling example. On a Johannesburg flight, a dispatcher noticed a red triangle alert in The Weather Company’s flight following system indicating severe turbulence 10-15 minutes ahead on the flight path. “The dispatcher contacted the crew as an FYI about the turbulence event. The crew contacted local ATC, who had only reported light to moderate turbulence,” James explained.

As a precaution, the crew activated seatbelt signs and suspended service. “Lo and behold, when the aircraft got to that point, there was severe turbulence in that vicinity.”

The crew’s post-flight feedback confirmed the system’s value: “Undoubtedly, without the early warning that we gave them, it would have been a much more disruptive event on the aircraft,” James added.

Responsive support when it matters most

In aviation, timing is everything. Beyond standard forecasting, The Weather Company provides rapid-response support for unique situations. James explained, “The reality is it depends as an airline what we’re asking for as to how quickly we can get it, but it’s always been a matter of moments or minutes and it’s never had an impact on our operation.”

This responsive service proves invaluable for unexpected scenarios. “We will regularly ask for ad-hoc TAFs for a destination where the local provider hasn’t provided anything. We may ask for an ad-hoc volcanic ash forecast, for instance. And in each of those instances, we’ve had that come through to us very, very quickly and within the time scales that we need,” he added.

The bottom line for aviation operations

The British Airways experience illustrates a fundamental shift happening across the aviation industry. As James emphasized throughout the webinar, the goal isn’t just reacting to weather events. It’s anticipating them with enough accuracy to make the best decisions for both customers and operations.

The aviation industry continues to face increasing pressure for on-time performance, passenger satisfaction, and operational efficiency. Advanced weather intelligence has become a critical investment for meeting these demands. Airlines that embrace this technology will find themselves better positioned to deliver consistent, safe, and smooth operations — regardless of what Mother Nature has in store.

Ready to see how meteorological expertise from the world’s most accurate forecaster¹ can transform reactive processes into proactive strategies for aviation operations?

Key takeaways:  

• The Weather Company’s smart aviation NOTAMs use AI to summarize and group aviation NOTAMs for faster understanding from preflight to landing.  

• The Weather Company is the first and only aviation weather provider to offer smart NOTAMs.
• Pilots and dispatchers gain more clarity and lose less time navigating irrelevant types of NOTAMs.  

• Grouped and prioritized NOTAMs support safer, more confident flight planning across teams. 

For aviation professionals, every minute counts. Yet, the essential task of reviewing Notices to Air Missions (aviation NOTAMs) often becomes a time sink, burying critical updates under a mountain of less relevant and outdated information. This isn’t just inefficient; it’s a significant operational drag that can compromise both flight safety and precious planning time. The Weather Company understands this challenge, which is why we’ve developed smart aviation NOTAMs – a first-of-its-kind feature designed to streamline workflows and cut through the noise.

The hidden cost of NOTAM overload

Aviation NOTAMs are vital, but their sheer volume can be overwhelming. Many have little to no impact on a specific flight plan, yet every single one must be reviewed.

Imagine a busy dispatcher juggling multiple flights, sifting through hundreds of aviation NOTAMs in a single shift. Or picture a pilot already juggling pre-flight checks, weather briefings, and crew coordination. A medium-range flight can generate 30 pages of NOTAMs with 15 notices per page – just three seconds per notice adds up to over 20 minutes. For long-haul flights, briefing packages can exceed 200 pages, consuming even more time.¹ It’s a desperate search to avoid missing a critical detail like a runway closure or a temporary flight restriction. This isn’t just about lost time; it’s about increased cognitive load and the inherent risk of overlooking crucial information during the flight planning process.

Long-haul flights can be impacted by hundreds of aviation NOTAMs

Instantly prioritize critical flight information

Smart NOTAMs from The Weather Company aviation solutions, formerly WSI, help address this significant pain point. Instead of presenting a static list, smart NOTAMs leverage advanced AI and machine learning to detect patterns, summarize meaning, and intelligently highlight priority items. This means the system doesn’t just filter; it understands context.

Notices are automatically grouped by relevance – such as airports, airspace, equipment, and navigational aids – and presented in plain language. This intuitive approach allows someone to quickly scan for important items first, without losing sight of the bigger picture. Understanding the various types of NOTAMs is crucial, and smart NOTAMs bring that context forward automatically.

Available now in Maverick^TM Dispatch, smart NOTAMs are being evaluated for future implementation on both Pilotbrief^® iPad and Web – key tools for pilots in the cockpit and on the go. By integrating smart NOTAMs into both platforms, The Weather Company is building a truly connected experience so that dispatchers and pilots are on the same page with critical information, from initial planning to final approach.

Smart NOTAM flight planning

Designed to match the pace of aviation

Smart NOTAMs were developed with direct feedback from dispatchers and pilots who wanted faster, more relevant insights into aviation NOTAMs. This tool seamlessly fits into existing workflows, delivering better results without requiring new training or creating additional complexity. This innovation is a testament to The Weather Company’s commitment to advancing aviation safety and efficiency through AI. We are proud to be the first and only aviation weather provider to offer this cutting-edge advancement.

With smart NOTAMs, pilots no longer need to scroll through every message to determine which applies, but they still can if needed. Dispatchers don’t have to guess which types of aviation NOTAMs are high risk. The platform prioritizes what matters and presents it in an easy-to-act-on format, while still allowing full access to the original notices.

Dispatchers retain full access to the original notices with Qcode search helping to quickly find NOTAMs of interest

Supporting safer, more informed decisions

Flight planning thrives on accuracy, clarity, and speed. Smart NOTAMs support all three by helping teams focus their time where it matters most. Precious minutes can now be redirected to vital tasks such as reviewing fuel options, rerouting around weather, and coordinating with ground services.

By significantly reducing the mental load of sifting through technical text, smart NOTAMs also help prevent cognitive fatigue. Pilots can focus on core responsibilities instead of decoding each aviation NOTAM line by line. Similarly, dispatchers can manage more flights without compromising on critical details.

In real-world terms, this means teams are better prepared for events like runway closures, lighting outages, or airspace restrictions. Delays and diversions become less likely when everyone has clear insight into what’s ahead.

See the difference for yourself

The Weather Company helps dispatchers and flight crews make faster, smarter choices by significantly reducing the friction in NOTAM reviews. Smart NOTAMs were built to solve a simple but critical challenge: help aviation professionals focus on what matters.

Ready to transform your preflight process and enhance safety? Request a demo today to discover how faster, clearer aviation NOTAM reviews can help improve flight safety and save valuable time.

Key takeaways:

• Weather-aware flight planning supports safer, more efficient operations – whether airlines choose flexible weather APIs or a full end-to-end solution.
• Integrate real-time weather intelligence into dispatch and flight planning workflows to streamline operations and reduce delays.
• Leverage weather APIs for turbulence alerts, en-route conditions, and surface forecasts customized to existing tools and systems.
• Reduce fuel costs and inefficiencies by avoiding holding patterns, unnecessary altitude changes, and excessive taxi time.
• Choose end-to-end platforms for faster deployment, centralized visibility, and integrated support for pilots, dispatchers, and planners.

In the aviation industry, success rests on a threefold commitment: providing uncompromising safety, maximizing aviation efficiency, and delivering a reliable passenger experience. Yet one variable – weather – remains the most powerful and persistent force challenging all three. Weather’s impact is felt far beyond a single flight plan. For example, clear-air turbulence can jeopardize passenger and crew safety, while convective storms snarl hub traffic and trigger cascading delays. This directly affects an airline’s bottom line, brand reputation, and its fundamental commitment to keeping everyone on board safe.

To navigate this challenge, leading airlines are no longer simply reacting to the forecast. They are building resilience by embedding advanced weather intelligence into the core of their operations. Proactive, weather-aware flight planning is the key to true flight optimization. It empowers airlines to strategically route around hazards, reduce costly delays, conserve fuel, and ultimately, enhance safety. This ability to transform data into decisive action is what separates the prepared from the disrupted, whether through granular APIs or end-to-end platforms. With the right data intelligence from the world’s most accurate forecaster¹ airlines can master the variable of weather and deliver on their promise of safe, dependable travel.

The role of accurate forecasts in modern aviation efficiency

Weather influences every takeoff, landing, and flight path, making it a critical factor in flight scheduling and operations.

Severe weather delays can cause a cascading effect that impacts flights across an airline’s entire network. A storm at a major hub, for example, can lead to widespread rerouting, congestion, and missed connections. These disruptions frustrate both passengers and airline crews.

Adverse conditions don’t just affect scheduling. They also lead to increased fuel burn, additional holding patterns, and greater operational strain. Jet fuel is expected to account for 26.4% of global airline operating costs in 2025.³ Inefficient operations caused by weather, such as extended taxiing and holding, add significantly to these costs.

Carrying unused fuel also adds significant weight and cost to flights. One study shows that 4.48% of total fuel consumption comes from carrying extra fuel that is never used. This cost a major U.S. airline an estimated $230 million annually.⁴ By using predictive weather analytics – a core component of modern aviation weather solutions – airlines can plan more precise fuel loads. This reduces excess weight without compromising safety.

By integrating advanced weather data and intelligence tools from The Weather Company, airlines can be better prepared to:

• Reduce unplanned altitude changes and route deviations to improve fuel efficiency.
• Avoid holding patterns by slowing down impacted flights enroute or by delaying pushback.
• Optimize ground operations, minimizing fuel waste from excessive taxi times and tarmac congestion.

Enhancing passenger experience through weather-aware planning

Beyond aviation efficiency gains, weather-aware planning directly contributes to passenger satisfaction and safety. Turbulence is one of the leading causes of in-flight injuries. In fact, 79% of serious turbulence-related incidents affect cabin crew.⁵ Advanced turbulence prediction tools, powered by superior weather data, help pilots avoid rough air. This leads to a smoother and safer travel experience.

Wind shear and fog are also major concerns during takeoff and landing. Wind shear, a sudden change in wind speed or direction, poses significant risks during these critical flight phases. Similarly, dense fog reduces visibility and frequently causes delays. By integrating high-resolution weather data, airlines can make smarter go/no-go decisions and reduce last-minute diversions.

Thunderstorms, tropical cyclones, and winter storms all pose significant threats to aviation. While thunderstorms cause intense, often localized, disruptions, winter storms and hurricanes bring more extended and geographically widespread challenges, grounding aircraft and creating system-wide paralysis. Their multi-day impact often requires airlines to predict precisely when conditions will clear to resume operations efficiently. By leveraging advanced weather intelligence, carriers can proactively plan for, and recover from, these high-impact events, ensuring safety and significantly reducing prolonged operational costs.

Choosing the right aviation weather solution: APIs vs. a full platform

As airlines look to integrate sophisticated weather insights, they face a key choice. Should they use flexible weather APIs to build custom applications? Or would an all-encompassing, end-to-end platform be a better fit? There isn’t a single answer, as both options offer significant benefits. The right decision for your airline typically depends on your current systems, goals, and internal resources.

Whether you need a lightweight integration or a fully managed platform, The Weather Company supports both paths with our industry-leading aviation weather solutions. Here’s how to evaluate which strategy best fits your needs.

Weather APIs: Flexibility and customization

For airlines with robust in-house development teams, integrating weather APIs can be the ideal path. APIs act as building blocks, providing direct access to The Weather Company’s plug-and-play, global weather data catalog. This includes everything from precise en-route forecasts and turbulence modeling to hyper-local surface insights.

• Tailored integration: Weave weather data seamlessly into your existing proprietary systems, dashboards, or pilot applications.
• Cost-effective for specific needs: Get a focused solution if you only need specific data points, like forecasted icing or convective risk for a hub.
• Agility and innovation: Empower your teams to rapidly prototype, test, and deploy new weather-aware features and applications.
• Modular approach: Start small with one or two critical data feeds, then scale up as your needs evolve without overhauling an entire system.

This granular approach puts the power of customization directly in your hands. It is best suited for airlines that want to integrate precise weather intelligence into their existing workflows to create a distinct competitive advantage.

End-to-end solutions: Comprehensive power and rapid deployment

On the other hand, end-to-end platforms provide a complete, integrated suite of tools for a broad spectrum of operational needs. These pre-built aviation weather solutions streamline deployment and management, making them attractive for airlines looking for a ready-to-use system with minimal internal development effort.

• Out-of-the-box functionality: Utilize solutions such as Maverick Dispatch^TM and Pilotbrief ^Ⓡ to take advantage of comprehensive features including real-time weather tracking, advanced forecasting, turbulence monitoring, and flight planning tools, all in a unified interface.
• Faster time to value: Implement a complete platform more quickly than building from scratch, leading to faster improvements in on-time performance.
• Reduced development burden: Offload the development, maintenance, and hosting responsibilities, freeing up your IT resources.
• Integrated workflows: Enhance coordination and ease of use for dispatchers, pilots, and operations teams with pre-configured workflows and consistent user experience across modules.
• Holistic operational view: Gain a centralized hub for all critical weather intelligence to support more informed, strategic decision-making across the flight network.

This all-in-one approach is designed for rapid implementation, delivering immediate operational improvements and a unified view across your entire network. It provides a direct path to enhanced safety and efficiency, without straining internal IT and development resources.

The destination is the same: a more resilient operation

Ultimately, the choice between weather APIs and an end-to-end solution is a strategic one, dependent on an airline’s unique operational landscape and technical resources. One path offers granular control and customization, while the other provides rapid deployment and comprehensive, out-of-the-box power. However, the path chosen doesn’t change the destination: a more resilient, efficient, and reliable airline operation.

The critical component in either strategy is the quality and accuracy of the weather data and intelligence itself. Aviation solutions and data from The Weather Company can help equip your pilots, dispatchers, and planners with the decisive insights needed to navigate the skies.