Knowledge of thunderstorms and the associated hazards with thunderstorms is critical to the safety of flight. For a thunderstorm to form, the air must have sufficient water vapor, an unstable lapse rate, and an initial upward boost (lifting). A thunderstorm lifecycle progresses through three stages: the cumulus, the mature, and the dissipating.

2022年6月28日 · For those people working hard on the ground to load and unload bags in the aircraft holds, prepare the aircraft for its next flight, pump fuel into the wing tanks and empty the aircraft toilet waste tanks, lightning from thunderstorms is a real threat to their safety.

2024年9月4日 · Based on the current research, it doesn't take flying in or near a mature thunderstorm to become the victim of a lightning strike. The mere presence of the aircraft in an...

2024年10月15日 · Thunderstorms produce lightning, thunder, and heavy rain. Weather experts classify storms as single-cell, multi-cell, squall line, or supercell. Thunderstorms create turbulence, wind shear, and icing risks for aircraft.

2024年11月1日 · So yes, generally speaking it is safe to fly in a thunderstorm, but airlines, pilots, and air traffic control will do everything possible to avoid it as winds, hail, and lightning can be erratic and hard to predict.

2022年1月5日 · Of all the things that a thunderstorm brings, strong winds and heavy rain could be the most dangerous for aircraft to fly. In fact, wind direction changes and freezing rain are more common to cause flight delays than lightning strikes.

2023年12月9日 · A significant concern in thunderstorm navigation is lightning strikes, which can afflict aircraft with electrical discharge—potentially damaging avionic systems and igniting fuel vapor. To safeguard against this hazard, aircraft are fitted with a lightning protection system that directs the electrical current along predefined pathways.

Lightning: By definition, all thunderstorms contain lightning. Although the NWS will mention lightning as a hazard in some warning products, lightning is not a criteria used to determine if a thunderstorm is severe. As an aviator, you should be aware that lightning can strike more than 10 miles from a thunderstorm. Lightning can strike the ground,

2019年3月21日 · The answer to the question “can planes fly in thunderstorms?” is almost always “yes,” and when it’s not, pilots (and the people who help them fly) won’t even try. All but the most severe weather is completely harmless to modern aircraft, including lightning.

So, can planes fly in thunderstorms? The short answer is yes, but with caution. Modern airplanes are designed to withstand lightning strikes and turbulence, and pilots, air traffic controllers, and airlines work together to avoid or safely navigate through storms.