The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has advised Pilots and Airline Operators to exercise caution over hazardous weather in dry season.
This warning was contained in an Advisory Circular initiated by the Directorate of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards (DAAS) addressed to all Pilots and Airline Operators and signed by the Director General, Capt. Musa Nuhu.
The Advisory circular is sequel to the Seasonal Climate Prediction issued by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) which reported that cessation of rainfall and weather associated with Dry Season in Nigeria from late December 2022 to March/April 2023.
Hence, this circular is intended to alert pilots about nature of weather associated with dry season in Nigeria ranging from light/moderate to severe dust haze and sometimes early morning fog which can sometimes reduce the horizontal visibility to below the aerodrome operating minimal.
According to the agency, with the issuance of this circular, the former circular is accordingly cancelled.
The aviation authority urged all passengers to exercise patience and understanding during the period as their safety is of utmost importance.
The NCAA further advised stakeholders should ensure strict compliance to this Advisory Circular as violations would be viewed seriously.
