Met Office Aviation services

A new era in volcanic ash forecasting: The Met Office’s London Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC) is set to launch the Quantitative Volcanic Ash (QVA) API, delivering high-resolution forecasts of volcanic ash concentration and probability. Benefits include: 👉 Gridded deterministic and probabilistic volcanic ash forecasts 👉 12 vertical levels, and forecasts for 0hr to 24hr at 3-hr intervals for any ash rich eruptions occurring in Iceland 👉 More precise flight planning and risk assessment during volcanic events This new service moves beyond traditional discernible/visible ash criteria, aligning with engine and airframe volcanic ash certification specifications, issued by aviation authorities. 🗓️ Formal operational release: 27 November 2025 📧 Early setup available now: Register via QVA@metoffice.gov.uk 🎓 Join our webinars to learn more: 3 November, 15:30-17:00 UTC: https://lnkd.in/ekPHREXw 11 November, 09:00-10:30 UTC: https://lnkd.in/eme6HJSh Mark your calendars now. Our webinars will explain how QVA forecasts are created and how the QVA data can be interpreted, as well as information on how to access the data via a new API. More information about QVA 👉https://lnkd.in/ePdKJEY7

Why the climate crisis is especially bad news for frightened flyers - an article by The Guardian featuring our blog post "Turbulent flights and the climate connection": https://lnkd.in/gmmnyQCB

Conditions are likely to be mixed for the rest of this week, with spells of wind and rain. Today will be dry and breezy in many places with sunny spells, before some rain arrives overnight from the south west. Tomorrow will be a day of sunshine and showers, with brisk winds in the north. From Thursday it will turn wet and very windy, and there will be further heavy showers and strong winds on Friday and Saturday. The wet and windy weather may bring some disruption to many sectors including aviation.

Planning for winter transport operations? Join us for a series of monthly weather briefing webinars hosted by the Met Office Transport Team.   🗓️ Running from October to February, each 30-minute session will be led by an Operational Meteorologist and includes:   ✅ A UK transport-focused three-month weather outlook ✅ A live Q&A to address your operational challenges   These briefings are designed to help transport professionals plan ahead and prepare for impactful weather.   Our first session is scheduled for Tuesday 28th October at 10:00: https://lnkd.in/eVm7X578   📍 Upcoming sessions at 10:00 AM:   2nd December - https://lnkd.in/eN2Jn4cv    23rd December - https://lnkd.in/e5Y-u4gH    27th January - https://lnkd.in/eDsgQMVf    24th February - https://lnkd.in/eF5dc8-7    You will be required to register for each webinar via the Teams link. 

Turbulence can be caused by various factors, including atmospheric conditions, jet streams, and weather patterns. It creates challenges for the aviation industry around safety, reliability and operational efficiency. But how is climate change intensifying turbulence exactly, and where are the hotspots? Find out in our blog post: https://lnkd.in/dgsJegdb

Low pressure will dominate this week, bringing unsettled weather, including strong winds and heavy rain at times. The unsettled conditions could provide localised disruption for aviation. Get the latest information from Honor in our Week Ahead forecast 👇

As winter approaches, accurate weather information becomes critical for business operations and strategic planning. From turbulence and climate change to probabilistic forecasting, discover in our latest Industry Newsletter issue how our trusted weather and climate intelligence supports better decision-making when it matters most. Stay ahead of winter weather impacts and maintain operational efficiency: https://lnkd.in/ekde9wKu Subscribe to future issues: https://lnkd.in/eAnWnQkW #WhenItMatters

Weather forecasting is not just about temperatures, sunshine and showers. For many sectors, trusted weather and climate data is vital for safe and efficient operations as well as their long-term planning. Read more about some of our highly specialised forecasts we provide for business and industry, for example our remote airport forecasting at St Helena Airport: https://lnkd.in/eufU9JNM

Preparing for winter: Is your business ready? As winter approaches, accurate weather information becomes critical for business operations and strategic planning. Next week’s issue of our industry newsletter explores how innovations and trusted data services are helping UK industries stay ahead of winter’s challenges. Whether you manage transport networks or aviation operations, these insights support smarter decisions and greater resilience. Sign up today to receive the next issue directly in your inbox:  https://lnkd.in/e5eBvrBB

The Met Office’s London Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC) is preparing to launch the Quantitative Volcanic Ash (QVA) API, a cutting-edge meteorological service designed to deliver high-resolution forecasts of volcanic ash concentration and probability. Benefits: 👉 gridded deterministic and probabilistic forecasts of volcanic ash 👉 12 vertical levels, and forecasts for 0hr to 24hr at 3-hr intervals for any ash rich eruptions occurring in Iceland 👉 more precise flight planning and risk assessment during volcanic events The new forecasts offer the opportunity to move away from traditional discernible/visible ash criteria and instead take advantage of engine and airframe volcanic ash certification specifications, issued by aviation authorities. 🗓️ Formal operational release: 27 November 2025 📧 Early setup available now: Register via QVA@metoffice.gov.uk 🎓 Join our webinars to learn more: 3 November, 15:30-17:00 UTC: https://lnkd.in/ekPHREXw 11 November, 09:00-10:30 UTC: https://lnkd.in/eme6HJSh Mark your calendars now. Our webinars will explain how QVA forecasts are created and how the QVA data can be interpreted, as well as information on how to access the data via a new API. More information about QVA 👉https://lnkd.in/ePdKJEY7