The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, (NiMet), has alerted the public on the possibility of deterioration in visibility in some northern states as a result of observed dust haze propagated into the country from the source region. According to a release from the Agency, “Stations in the source region from Chad (Faya-Largeau, Bol-Berim, Mongo, Abeche and Ndjamena) […]
In its resolve to ensure safe flight operations in Nigeria airspace, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued Advisory Circular to intimate pilots, operators and other stakeholders about dust haze (harmattan) and safety approach to adopt. This Advisory Circular AC: NCAA-AEROMET-28 dated 12th November, 2019 is intended to alert Pilots to the hazards associated with […]
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) in conjunction with the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has lowered minimum visibility for takeoff and landing of flights for 18 airports which have improved navigational aids, including Performance Based Navigation (PBN) and other equipment that enhance visibility during inclement weather. This new minimum visibility will take effect […]
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned pilots and all airline operators that this period is precarious for flight operations; therefore extra caution should be exercised in embarking on flights if the weather is reportedly bad. This supports the seasonal rainfall prediction issued by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) which alerted that the […]
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency is saddled with the responsibility of providing accurate weather forecasts for the aviation, maritime and agricultural sectors, among others. Despite the efforts to live up its mandate, airlines still record high air returns due to sudden adverse weather conditions For the Aviation sector, December 2016 will remain memorable, not for good, […]
