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Arctic & Cold Weather Airport Operations (Snowtam, Runway Friction & Low Temp Corrections)

Cold temperature altimetry corrections, runway friction reporting, and blizzard ground handling.

⚖ ICAO Annex 14 ⚖ EASA Part-ORO 👤 Commercial Pilot / Flight Crew 👤 Ground Operations Manager 👤 Flight Operations Manager

Arctic & Cold Weather Airport Operations (Snowtam, Runway Friction & Low Temp Corrections)

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Duration: 14 Hours (Self-paced)

Language: English

Certificate: SAS Cold Weather Specialist Certificate

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Arctic & Cold Weather Airport Operations (Snowtam, Runway Friction & Low Temp Corrections) (On-Demand Self-Paced) ✓ Verified

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Course Overview & Scope

Based on SAS Scandinavian operational experience across northern Scandinavia, Greenland, and Iceland, this course trains pilots and dispatchers to operate safely in sub-zero environments.

What You Will Learn

Apply ICAO cold temperature altimeter corrections to approach altitudes and DA/MDA
Interpret Snowtam format and Global Reporting Format (GRF) Runway Condition Codes (RWYCC)
Manage contaminated runway braking coefficients and reverse thrust limitations
Prevent fuel freezing and engine inlet icing during extended sub-zero ground holding