Tuesday 27 May 2025

BA293 IAD = TECY - A380 G-XLEG is unwell.

343 BA departures out of 680. Good operational KPIs today, despite the weather not being entirely beneficial - there has been some workload congestion on the ATC side today.

ATC Update - AM
Landing RWY: 27L
Airborne holding (mins): 15
Departure RWY: 27R
TSAT delay average (mins): 0

Network: Heathrow reg 44/60 0600-1200 due ATC capacity. Moderate delays for Athens and through France due ATC capacity

Weather: A dry start following overnight rain. Further rain then arriving late morning and continuing through the afternoon and evening. Rain mostly light to moderate in intensity, with a risk of heavier bursts at times, particularly in the evening. Rain then turning more drizzly in nature in the late evening. Low risk of CB in the north LTMA in the evening. Moderate SW'ly winds, with a risk of gusts 25-28KT in the afternoon. A strong Wind Warning may be issued this afternoon.