Airport and Weather

Summary

The Department of Infrastructure responded to a request for airport and weather data by providing an extract of the Air Traffic Movement Log for March 10, 2017, and 5-day weather forecasts from the Met Office for that period and surrounding dates. The authority confirmed that some information was sent but not all held.

Key Facts

• The response includes an Air Traffic Movement Log for IOM Airport covering the morning until 1300 hours on March 10, 2017.
• Weather forecasts provided cover a 5-day period starting March 10, 2017, and another 5-day period for the preceding and succeeding 7 days.
• The log contains coded data regarding flight callsigns, aircraft types, origins, destinations, and actual departure/arrival times.
• Weather conditions on March 10, 2017, included cloudy skies with hill fog, patchy light rain, and winds from the south-southeast at 15-20 mph.
• The Department of Infrastructure stated that not all requested information was held.

Data Disclosed

• 10 March 2017
• 1300 hours
• 61 pages
• 2 documents
• 8°C
• 11°C
• 15-20 mph
• 1-3 mm
• 0900 624 3300
• 50p per minute

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

APPENDIX 1

An extract of the daily Air Traffic Movement Log for IOM Airport for the morning to 1300 hours local time for 10 March 2017. As you will see, in its basic form, most of the information is in code. Without going into explanation of every code, please note the following:

✈ The callsigns used by pilots to Air Traffic Control differ to those used by passenger boarding cards

✈ Column F 'Code' are specific codes we (IOM Airport) use to categorise the flight

✈ Column G 'Cat' is a specific identifier used by IOM Airport on the type of flight rules (instrument v visual flight rules)

✈ Column H stands for ‘actual time of departure’

✈ Columns I and J 'From' and 'To' respectively have four letter codes for origins and destinations. 'EG_ ' is a British Airport, the prefix 'EI _' represents Ireland (not Northern Ireland)

✈ Column K stands for ‘actual time of arrival’

✈ This log represents only those aircraft movements which 'touched' the runway on this date.

Date Callsign Type Reg Owner Code Cat ATD From To ATA Rwy T/Gs Status 10-03-17 SWN522 ATP SEMHD SWN F I EGNX EGNS 622 8 10-03-17 REV71A C310 GBODY F I EGNX EGNS 634 26 10-03-17 CWY2100 PA31 GLIDE WOO F I EGNX EGNS 642 26 10-03-17 CFE93V SB20 GCDKA EZE S I 655 EGNS EGLC 8 10-03-17 REV71B C310 GBODY F I 700 EGNS EGNX 8 10-03-17 BEE2GX AT75 EIREL STK S I 708 EGNS EGCC 8 10-03-17 VAA502 SF34 SPKPR SRN S I 718 EGNS EGAC 8 10-03-17 BEE4ZH AT75 EIREM STK S I 729 EGNS EGGP 8 10-03-17 CFE3282 SB20 GCDKA EZE S I EGLC EGNS 1029 26 10-03-17 N700KG LJ40 N700KG S I EGMC EGNS 1033 26 10-03-17 BEE7HV AT75 EIREL STK S I EGCC EGNS 1041 26 10-03-17 CLF909 C25A GTWOP CEN BE I EGCC EGNS 1113 26 10-03-17 BEE9PD AT75 EIREL STK S I 1119 EGNS EGCC 26 10-03-17 CFE3283 SB20 GCDKA EZE S I 1122 EGNS EGLC 26 10-03-17 N700KG LJ40 N700KG BE I 1124 EGNS EGGW 26 10-03-17 VAA503A SF34 SPKPR SRN S I EGAC EGNS 1146 26 10-03-17 VAA402 SF34 SPKPR SRN S I 1222 EGNS EGPF 26 10-03-17 REV73B C310 GRVLZ F V EIWT EGNS 1227 26 10-03-17 BEE6AN AT75 EIREM STK S I EGGP EGNS 1247 26

APPENDIX 2

5-day weather forecasts issued by the Met Office on the morning of 10 March 2017 up to 1300 local time Issued on Friday, 10 March 2017 at 5:00am by Ronaldsway Met Office Forecast periods cover 24 hours from 6:00am each day to 6:00am the following day (min. temp. normally refers to start of period). Wind speeds are in mph. ‘Fog’ implies very poor visibility. Friday, 10 March 2017 Saturday, 11 March 2017 Sunday, 12 March 2017 Monday, 13 March 2017 Tuesday, 14 March 2017 For further information and updates to forecasts, telephone: • Recorded Weather Forecast (updated six times each day): 0900 624 3300 • Recorded Shipping Forecast (updated five times each day): 0900 624 3322 • WeatherMann - speak to a Forecaster (24hrs): 0900 624 3200 Calls cost 50p per minute plus your phone company's access charge. NOTICE: Forecasts are based on the latest data available at the time of issue but are subject to updates and changes. Always ensure that you have the most recent information. You accept all risks and responsibility for losses, damages, costs and other consequences resulting directly or indirectly from any use of this information. 5 day weather forecast for the Isle of Man Weather: Cloudy with hill fog and perhaps some coastal mist, patchy light rain or drizzle at times Wind: S-SE 15-20 increasing S-SW 20-25, decreasing S-SW 15-20 overnight Visibility: Moderate/good, poor in rain/drizzle with hill fog Temperature: Min. Air 8°C and Max. Air 11°C Rainfall (mm): 1-3 Comments: Strong wind for a time, extensive hill fog and some coastal mist/fog Weather: Rain at first, dry and brighter by afternoon Wind: S-SW 15-20 becoming variable 10 then S 10-15 later Visibility: Moderate or poor with hill fog becoming good Temperature: Min. Air 7°C and Max. Air 11°C Rainfall (mm): 2-4 Weather: Rain or showers at first, bright or sunny spells afternoon Wind: W-SW veering W-NW 15-20 Visibility: Moderate in rain at first with hill fog, becoming good Temperature: Min. Air 5°C and Max. Air 10°C Rainfall (mm): 1-3 Weather: Dry, bright or sunny spells Wind: W-NW baking SW 15-20, decreasing 10 for a time during the day Visibility: Good Temperature: Min. Air 4°C and Max. Air 10°C Rainfall (mm): 0 Weather: Cloudy generally with a few outbreaks of rain possible at times Wind: SW 15-20 Visibility: Moderate or good, hill fog patches Temperature: Min. Air 6°C and Max. Air 12°C Rainfall (mm): 0-2

APPENDIX 3

5 day weather forecasts issued by the Met Office for the preceding 7 days and the succeeding 7 days after 10 March 2017 Issued on Friday, 03 March 2017 at 6:30am by Ronaldsway Met Office Forecast periods cover 24 hours from 6:00am each day to 6:00am the following day (min. temp. normally refers to start of period). Wind speeds are in mph. ‘Fog’ implies very poor visibility. Friday, 3 March 2017 Saturday, 4 March 2017 Sunday, 5 March 2017 Monday, 6 March 2017 Tuesday, 7 March 2017 For further information and updates to forecasts, telephone: • Recorded Weather Forecast (updated six times each day): 0900 624 3300 • Recorded Shipping Forecast (updated five times each day): 0900 624 3322 • WeatherMann - speak to a Forecaster (24hrs): 0900 624 3200 Calls cost 50p per minute plus your phone company's access charge. NOTICE: Forecasts are based on the latest data available at the time of issue but are subject to updates and changes. Always ensure that you have the most recent information. You accept all risks and responsibility for losses, damages, costs and other consequences resulting directly or indirectly from any use of this information. 5 day weather forecast for the Isle of Man Weather: Heavy rain at first clearing mid-morning leaving a mostly dry but cloudy spell before rain returns mid-afternoon. Wind: East or SE 10-15, increasing 15-20 this morning and backing east or northeast 20-25 this afternoon, then becoming Variable 05-10 in the south overnight. Visibility: Good, occasionally moderate in rain. Hill fog. Temperature: Min. Air 6°C and Max. Air 8°C Rainfall (mm): 5-10, risk 15 hills Comments: Strong winds in places for a time. Risk of heavy rain creating difficult driving conditions with standing water developing on the islands roads. Weather: Scattered showers will continue to affect the island, turning heavy at times and perhaps merging into some longer spells of rain. Wind: East or NE 15-20 in the north at first but becoming Variable 05-10 in all parts during the morning, gradually settling West or NW 15-20 during the evening. Visibility: Good, occasionally moderate in rain or showers. Hill fog. Temperature: Min. Air 5°C and Max. Air 7°C Rainfall (mm): 4-8 Comments: Risk of heavy rain at first. Weather: Cloudy with the threat of a little light rain or drizzle. Wind: West or NW backing West or SW 15-20, decreasing 10-15 later. Visibility: Good, perhaps occasionally moderate in any rain. Hill fog. Temperature: Min. Air 5°C and Max. Air 8°C Rainfall (mm): 1-3 Comments: Nil. Weather: Fairly cloudy but with some bright or sunny spells breaking through at times. Wind: West or SW 10-15, veering West or NW 15-20. Visibility: Good. Hill fog at times. Temperature: Min. Air 4°C and Max. Air 9°C Rainfall (mm): 0-1 Comments: Nil. Weather: Dry but cloudy at first, with an area of heavy rain then spreading from the west during the afternoon, clearing overnight. Wind: West or SW, backing South or SW 15-20, increasing 20-25, locally 25-30 gusts 40 in places, then veering West or SW later. Visibility: Good, becoming moderate or poor in rain with hill fog developing. Temperature: Min. Air 5°C and Max. Air 10°C Rainfall (mm): 5-8 Comments: Strong winds developing. Issued on Saturday, 04 March 2017 at 6:15am by Ronaldsway Met Office Forecast periods cover 24 hours from 6:00am each day to 6:00am the following day (min. temp. normally refers to start of period). Wind speeds are in mph. ‘Fog’ implies very poor visibility. Saturday, 4 March 2017 Sunday, 5 March 2017 Monday, 6 March 2017 Tuesday, 7 March 2017 Wednesday, 8 March 2017 For further information and updates to forecasts, telephone: • Recorded Weather Forecast (updated six times each day): 0900 624 3300 • Recorded Shipping Forecast (updated five times each day): 0900 624 3322 • WeatherMann - speak to a Forecaster (24hrs): 0900 624 3200 Calls cost 50p per minute plus your phone company's access charge. NOTICE: Forecasts are based on the latest data available at the time of issue but are subject to updates and changes. Always ensure that you have the most recent information. You accept all risks and responsibility for losses, damages, costs and other consequences resulting directly or indirectly from any use of this information. 5 day weather forecast for the Isle of Man Weather: Bright or sunny intervals but scattered showers developing. Wind: SE 15-20, decreasing 10-15 later today, then veering W 15-20 tonight, backing SW overnight. Visibility: Good, occasionally moderate in showers. Hill fog. Temperature: Min. Air 5°C and Max. Air 8°C Rainfall (mm): 1-3 Comments: Nil. Weather: Early rain, quite heavy at times, then showers by the afternoon. Wind: SW or S veering W-NW later, 15-20 occasionally 20-25. Visibility: Good, occasionally moderate or poor in rain. Hill fog. Temperature: Min. Air 5°C and Max. Air 7°C Rainfall (mm): 2-6 Comments: Nil. Weather: Early showers then mostly and fairly cloudy but with some bright or sunny intervals. Wind: W or SW 10-15, soon veering W or NW 17-22. Visibility: Mostly good. Temperature: Min. Air 5°C and Max. Air 9°C Rainfall (mm): 0-1 Comments: Nil. Weather: Dry but cloudy morning, then a band of heavy rain then spreading from the west during the afternoon, clearing overnight. Wind: W or SW soon backing S or SW 15-20, increasing 20-25, locally 25-30 gusts 40, then veering W or SW later. Visibility: Good, becoming moderate or poor in rain with hill fog developing. Temperature: Min. Air 6°C and Max. Air 10°C Rainfall (mm): 5-8 Comments: Strong winds developing. Weather: Mostly fair day with bright intervals, then rain overnight. Wind: W backing SW later, 20-25 occasionally 30, decreasing 15-20 for a while. Visibility: Good, occasionally moderate or poor later. Temperature: Min. Air 7°C and Max. Air 10°C Rainfall (mm): 1-3 later, risk of 6 Comments: Strong wind. Issued on Sunday, 05 March 2017 at 5:30am by Ronaldsway Met Office Forecast periods cover 24 hours from 6:00am each day to 6:00am the following day (min. temp. normally refers to start of period). Wind speeds are in mph. ‘Fog’ implies very poor visibility. Sunday, 5 March 2017 Monday, 6 March 2017 Tuesday, 7 March 2017 Wednesday, 8 March 2017 Thursday, 9 March 2017 For further information and updates to forecasts, telephone: • Recorded Weather Forecast (updated six times each day): 0900 624 3300 • Recorded Shipping Forecast (updated five times each day): 0900 624 3322 • WeatherMann - speak to a Forecaster (24hrs): 0900 624 3200 Calls cost 50p per minute plus your phone company's access charge. NOTICE: Forecasts are based on the latest data available at the time of issue but are subject to updates and changes. Always ensure that you have the most recent information. You accept all risks and responsibility for losses, damages, costs and other consequences resulting directly or indirectly from any use of this information. 5 day weather forecast for the Isle of Man Weather: Occasional rain or showers, largely dying out late afternoon onwards. Wind: S or SW becoming E or SE a.m., 7-15, becoming variable p.m., then, later W or NW, decreasing 5-12. Visibility: Good, occasionally moderate or poor at first with hill fog patches. Temperature: Min. Air 2°C and Max. Air 8°C Rainfall (mm): 2-6 Comments: Nil. Weather: Slight risk of a shower but mostly dry. Sunny intervals. Wind: W or NW 5-12, increasing 8-15 p.m. Becoming W or SW 5-10 overnight. Visibility: Good. Temperature: Min. Air 2°C and Max. Air 9°C Rainfall (mm): 0-1 Comments: Nil. Weather: Dry at first, Rain, some heavy, moving in p.m., then clearing overnight. Wind: W or SW becoming S, 5-12, increasing 20-28 by day. Becoming W or SW 18-25 overnight. Visibility: Good, becoming moderate or poor in rain with extensive hill fog. Temperature: Min. Air 2°C and Max. Air 11°C Rainfall (mm): 5-10, locally 15-20 upland areas Comments: Strong winds developing. Weather: Dry by day. Outbreaks of rain moving in overnight. Wind: W or SW becoming S or SW by day, 18-25, decreasing 10-18. Increasing SW 18-25 overnight. Visibility: Good, occasionally moderate or poor later with hill fog. Temperature: Min. Air 6°C and Max. Air 10°C Rainfall (mm): 1-3 Comments: Strong winds at first. Weather: Rain or drizzle at times. Wind: W or SW 18-25, decreasing 10-18. Visibility: Moderate or good, occasionally poor with hill fog. Temperature: Min. Air 8°C and Max. Air 11°C Rainfall (mm): 2-7 Comments: Nil. Issued on Monday, 06 March 2017 at 5:00am by Ronaldsway Met Office Forecast periods cover 24 hours from 6:00am each day to 6:00am the following day (min. temp. normally refers to start of period). Wind speeds are in mph. ‘Fog’ implies very poor visibility. Monday, 6 March 2017 Tuesday, 7 March 2017 Wednesday, 8 March 2017 Thursday, 9 March 2017 Friday, 10 March 2017 For further information and updates to forecasts, telephone: • Recorded Weather Forecast (updated six times each day): 0900 624 3300 • Recorded Shipping Forecast (updated five times each day): 0900 624 3322 • WeatherMann - speak to a Forecaster (24hrs): 0900 624 3200 Calls cost 50p per minute plus your phone company's access charge. NOTICE: Forecasts are based on the latest data available at the time of issue but are subject to updates and changes. Always ensure that you have the most recent information. You accept all risks and responsibility for losses, damages, costs and other consequences resulting directly or indirectly from any use of this information. 5 day weather forecast for the Isle of Man Weather: Largely dry with bright/sunny spells, showers for a time evening dying out early in the night Wind: Mainly W-NW 10-15 increasing 25 for a time this evening, backing S-SW 10 overnight increasing 15 early Tuesday Visibility: Good Temperature: Min. Air 2°C and Max. Air 9°C Rainfall (mm): 1-3 Comments: Frost/ice risk at first Weather: Dry at first, rain developing from late morning, heavy at times afternoon/evening clearing to isolated showers overnight Wind: SW 15 increasing S-SE 20-30, veering W 20-25 overnight Visibility: Good, moderate or poor in rain with hill fog Temperature: Min. Air 3°C and Max. Air 9°C Rainfall (mm): 5-10 (15-20 over hills) Comments: Heavy rain for a time PM, strong wind Weather: Dry/bright, rain or drizzle developing overnight Wind: W-SW 20-30 decreasing SW 15 overnight Visibility: Good, moderate or poor in rain later with hill fog Temperature: Min. Air 6°C and Max. Air 10°C Rainfall (mm): 1-3 Comments: Strong wind Weather: Occasional rain or drizzle W

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