How do you read a Snowtam?

How do you read a Snowtam?

The format is month-day- hour-minute UTC. This field shows which runway the SNOWTAM is for. A SNOWTAM will always tell you the condtions of a runway seen from the end with the lower designator, for example if the runway orientation is 03/21, then the conditions for RWY 03 will be in the SNOWTAM.

What does Snowtam stand for?

SNOWTAM

What is Snowtam in aviation?

ICAO defines SNOWTAM as a special series NOTAM notifying the presence, or removal, of hazardous conditions due to snow, ice, slush or standing water associated with snow, slush and ice on the movement area, by means of a specific format (Annex 15 Chapter 2).

What is the definition of a contaminated runway?

For purposes of condition reporting and airplane performance, a runway is considered contaminated when more than 25 percent of the runway surface area (within the reported length and the width being used) is covered by frost, ice, and any depth of snow, slush, or water.

What is a dry runway?

For purposes of condition reporting and airplane performance, a runway can be considered dry when no more than 25 percent of the runway surface area (within the reported length and the width being used) is covered by visible moisture or dampness, frost, slush, snow (any type), or ice.

When to use Snowtam and motne Rwy reports?

SNOWTAM and MOTNE RWY reports are only provided for winter conditions (snow, ice etc) but not for other hazardous RWY conditions e.g RWY slippery when wet or, wet combined with dust. Observations and measurements are made at routine intervals but only when RWY are contaminated and/or when there are significant changes.

How can you tell which runway a Snowtam is for?

C) 05/01L/01R is which runway the SNOWTAM is for. A SNOWTAM will always tell you the condtions of a runway seen from the end with the lower designator, for example if the runway orientation is 03/21, then the conditions for RWY 03 will be in the SNOWTAM. F) This field show runway contamination (any deposits on the runway).

How many sections are there in the new Snowtam?

• The new SNOWTAM has 2 sections • The new SNOWTAM is conform to the Runway Condition Report (RCR) in content and format 14 GG EADBZQZX EADNZQZX EADSZQZX 170350 EADDYNYX SWEA0149 EADD 02170345 (SNOWTAM 0149 EADD 02170345 09C 3/2/1 75/100/100 06/12/12 SLUSH/SNOW/SNOW 35 DRIFTING SNOW.

What is the format of a Snowtam decode?

The format is month-day-hour-minute UTC. C) 05/01L/01R is which runway the SNOWTAM is for. A SNOWTAM will always tell you the condtions of a runway seen from the end with the lower designator, for example if the runway orientation is 03/21, then the conditions for RWY 03 will be in the SNOWTAM.