The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has forecasted the occurrence of moderate to severe outbreaks of dust in the country during this harmattan period: November 2015 to March 2016.Severe outbreaks of dusts can reduce atmospheric visibility significantly and thus impact negatively on flight operations.
Based on the above, this circular is hereby issued to all Airline Operators and Pilots to comply with the following:-
i). Ensure that adequate departure, en route and destination weather information are obtained from NIMET prior to flight operations.
ii) Exercise maximum restraint when adverse weather is observed or forecasted by NIMET.
iii) Ensure that flight operations are scheduled with adequate weather information from NIMET to minimise delay or cancellation of flight operations.
All concerned are required to always strictly comply with laid down Regulations and State minima.
