Weather & Technical Diversions, Delays & Cancellations

[Timberwolf]

Birmingham and The Black Country aren't set to get the winds from the Storm just the Rain mostly although there is a few stronger gusts but nothing to bad

We have had worst winds this afternoon than LGW or LHR when it was supposed to be the opposite ..

 

[Land23R]

Yes, I think the fact that the storm was further to the south than they initially forecast had an impact on the wind strengths elsewhere.
Based on the metars for LHR and LGW, none of the predicted gusts over 40kt (BBC online weather) happened. In fact, the highest gust for each was on just 1 metar report was 30 or 31kt.

As an aside, years ago, those of us who were diversion geeks were expecting a bonanza (MAN & BHX) with the forecasts for several days of a deep area of snow hitting southern England. Fairly late, the depression swung to the south and it was a non-event. Northern France got a deluge of snow instead.

 

[Timberwolf]

Yes, I think the fact that the storm was further to the south than they initially forecast had an impact on the wind strengths elsewhere.
Based on the metars for LHR and LGW, none of the predicted gusts over 40kt (BBC online weather) happened. In fact, the highest gust for each was on just 1 metar report was 30 or 31kt.

As an aside, years ago, those of us who were diversion geeks were expecting a bonanza (MAN & BHX) with the forecasts for several days of a deep area of snow hitting southern England. Fairly late, the depression swung to the south and it was a non-event. Northern France got a deluge of snow instead.

In the mid/ late 1970s the opposite happened Birmingham was in the eye of the storm and between 5pm and 11pm Elmdon airport took over 35 diverts from LHR,LGW,MAN LTN,STN.
They were lining the Tridents up on the old short runway, planes on a taxiway, outside the hangars etc.
Listening to my Sharp VHF radine Trident pilot was saying passengers had been onboard his plane on the short runway for over 3 hrs, and were threatening to force the doors and get out unless steps arrived with coaches.
I think we were one of the few airports left open.Im not sure if we have ever had 35 plus airliner divs on the deck at the same time before.
I did have a full log but threw the book away years ago..noooo !

 

[DarloPlaneBoy]

We have had worst winds this afternoon than LGW or LHR when it was supposed to be the opposite ..

There was a few gusts in Darlaston but if it Is strong I hear peoples bins getting knocked over, Some Loosely Secured Gates being smashed around and often large crash bang wallops of other stuff being thrown around. We had a couple but it was mostly rain. It must have happened 15 side though as I didn't hear many if any aircraft come over

 

[Timberwolf]

Runway night closures at BHX start from tonight for 6 weeks for runway maintenance.

Separately BHX will not be accepting any diversions till at least the end of November unless they are emergency ones.

As BHX has had to close stands 1-5 and 20-25 as Taxiway Y is shut for the 2nd phase of stand realignment south side of Eurohub.

 

[IanFarquharson]

Next storm due to hit UK tomorrow mainly up North so we may escape the worst.
Manchester showing already as gusting 45 knots tomorrow.
Could be interesting but BHX wont be getting any diversions !

 

[mullion]

Not much difference all round UK Cornwall 51 BHX 49 MAN 52 NCL 49 even LHR 44

 

[IanFarquharson]

Not much difference all round UK Cornwall 51 BHX 49 MAN 52 NCL 49 even LHR 44

Yes just checked LHR and you are right it will be windy but the wind is 270 degrees so should t impact them, BHX will probably be the worst affected looking at the latest tafs

 

[Timberwolf]

Next storm due to hit UK tomorrow mainly up North so we may escape the worst.
Manchester showing already as gusting 45 knots tomorrow.
Could be interesting but BHX wont be getting any diversions !

Once again however the wind is straight down the runways at MAN,LGW,LHR so apart from any possible winsmdsheer shouldn't be an issue for them.
BHX however will be a crosswind so probably cause more issues.

 

[Kevin Farnell]

Saudia B787-10 (HZ-AR33, SVA253) is finally on it's way and due to land at 13:11, over 24 hours late. Departure due at 15:18.

 

[mullion]

Worth the wait as the old colours are so much better makes a great photo mind you hope weather is better with you than up here (misty and damp)

 

[Kevin Farnell]

Worth the wait as the old colours are so much better makes a great photo mind you hope weather is better with you than up here (misty and damp)

Although it looks like the old colour scheme, this is Saudia's new livery and will be rolled out across the fleet.

 

[mullion]

Yeah I know but it is virtually the same just a few changes and a slightly lighter green, green engines and dramatically better that the dreadful sand scheme which doesn`t look good in any light

 

[RichL]

BHX-AGP took off has done about 4 circuits and is now landing again (as of 07:30) any ideas what’s happened?

 

[HPsauce]

BHX-AGP took off has done about 4 circuits and is now landing again (as of 07:30) any ideas what’s happened?

Not sure?.
Which airline?. There were 4 departures to AGP before 7.30.
2 Tui, 1 Ryanair, and a Jet2.

 

[Nethercote2019]

Not sure?.
Which airline?. There were 4 departures to AGP before 7.30.
2 Tui, 1 Ryanair, and a Jet2.

GTUKR

 

[Kevin Farnell]

It's en route now, departed at 10:04.

 

[Scania1800]

A rather disappointing impression to A6-EOX’ first flight, EK40 delayed by 3 hours and 23 minutes

 

[Timberwolf]

Superb inbound diversion today, Israeli Airforce B707 from Mildenhall, due fog there.

Made possible by BHX lifting its no non emergency diverts NOTAM at midnight .

Parked on the old short runway.

 

[IanFarquharson]

ZZ343 A332 inbound now AKT-BZZ div