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.
Enhance your forecasts with sensors, stations, or both.
With your Wx Horizon subscription, you get access to observation-enhanced forecasts for all your sensor locations.
Runway Weather Stations
Vaisala RWS200 is a reference-grade weather station that has been validated in the harshest winter weather conditions. It’s highly configurable, easy to use, and supports intelligent system integrations and operability.
Learn more about RWS200
Xcast Sensors
Vaisala Xcast Sensors are wireless, battery powered, and maintenance free. These reference grade IoT sensors integrate with Wx Horizon with just a few taps on your smartphone.
Discover Xcast Sensors
Mobile Sensors
The Vaisala Mobile Detector MD30 is the first device designed specifically for snow plows to accurately collect and transmit data on road and runway surface state, grip, and surface temperature along the route.
Learn more about MD30
Features for efficient winter maintenance planning
Insights dashboard
Access tailored weather briefings whenever you need them. The dashboard transforms complex weather data into clear, visual insights, allowing you to quickly identify critical scenarios across your airport—no constant monitoring required.
Continuously updated airport forecast
Determine where and when weather conditions will affect your airport up to 72 hours in advance. Identify affected areas and target treatments selectively.
Status layers for critical parameters
View data layers showing surface condition, surface temperature, grip, and air temperature.
Alert notifications
Create and receive alerts for your airport to keep you and your team informed at all times.
10-day atmospheric weather forecasts, radar, wind speed, satellite and more
The forecast provides weather conditions, wind, temperature, and precipitation. Use radar, satellite, and “feels like” temperature data for additional information.
Unmatched forecasting accuracy with Xcast
Imagine receiving observations and forecasts for key areas across your airport—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. Now, you can make data-driven winter maintenance decisions with true confidence and maximum situational awareness.
Full situational 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.