Climatology and Climate Change
Climatology provides the long‑term perspective that aviation users need to plan confidently, operate efficiently and build resilience in a changing environment. While observations and forecasts address the immediate and short‑range weather picture, climatology reveals the patterns, medium to long-term trends and risks that shape aviation operations over months, years and decades.
Long‑term climate data can help airports, airlines, air traffic services and civil aviation authorities understand seasonal weather behaviour, prevailing wind patterns, temperature extremes, and the frequency of disruptive events. This information supports strategic decisions such as runway orientation, infrastructure design, fleet planning and operational scheduling.
Climatology can underpin risk assessments and adaptation planning. Aviation organisations increasingly rely on climate projections to evaluate vulnerabilities, assess future hazards and develop robust adaptation strategies that ensure continuity of service and long‑term operational stability.
As the climate changes, long‑range planning becomes more critical. Research indicates that severe weather events — including heatwaves, heavy precipitation, storms and turbulence — are expected to increase in frequency and intensity, posing operational and safety challenges for aviation. Long‑term outlooks also highlight how future traffic growth and environmental pressures will intersect, influencing capacity planning and resilience strategies across the aviation network.
Climatological insight is integrated into every long‑range assessment. By combining historical climate data, emerging trends and sector‑specific risk analysis, clients receive clear, actionable guidance that strengthens resilience, supports strategic investment, and prepares their operations for the evolving atmospheric environment.
