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Wx Horizon for airports

Understand the impact of winter weather on your entire airport network with accurate, actionable insights into current and future conditions

Smarter winter maintenance with full awareness of current and future weather conditions for your airport

Wx Horizon uses advanced forecasting models and local sensor data from your airport to provide precise insights into current and upcoming conditions, empowering you to make well-informed decisions for every weather event.

Take actions exactly when and where needed to ensure airport safety with Wx Horizon.

Have maximum situational awareness

Gain full awareness of current conditions across your airport through Vaisala reference grade Weather stations and Xcast sensors that measure a variety of parameters including runway surface temperature, air temperature, dew point, and relative humidity.

Target your treatments with confidence

Ensure you treat exactly when needed by using forecasts driven by local data. The forecasts are generated specifically for your airport runway and taxiways, capturing the nuances that more generic forecasts miss. No wasted chemicals while also ensuring safety at all times.

Never miss any changes in the weather

If weather conditions change or airport conditions are becoming hazardous, you will be notified immediately and can take the appropriate action.

Features for efficient winter maintenance planning

Alert notifications

10-day atmospheric weather forecasts

Status layers for critical parameters

Continuously updated airport network forecast

Radar, satellite, wind speed and feels like temperatures for additional information

Alert notifications

10-day atmospheric weather forecasts

Status layers for critical parameters

Continuously updated airport network forecast

Radar, satellite, wind speed and feels like temperatures for additional information

Ready to get started?

Still looking for the right winter maintenance solution?
Book a demo to see Wx Horizon for airports in action!

Unmatched forecasting accuracy with Xcast

Imagine receiving observations and forecasts for key areas across your airport network—easily and affordably. Look no further. Xcast is a synthesis of high-precision measurements from the sensors and weather station across your airport and sophisticated forecasting models.  

The sensors provide high-quality observations and up to 72-hour forecasts across your airport network. Now, you can make data-driven winter maintenance decisions with true confidence and maximum situational awareness.

Full network awareness at all times

Table view

  • See all your sensors and selected measurements in a table.

  • Easily access historical data or forecasts.

  • Download all data as a CSV file.

Map view

Map view shows the most important data you need to make the best decision. Change layers from surface state to surface temperature or grip and make yourself aware of the latest conditions.