Flying in winter poses unique challenges for general aviation pilots, ranging from snow-obscured airfield signs and cold airplane interiors to snowstorms and icing conditions. The FAA has a host of resources to help pilots get to their destinations safely throughout the season.  

Safety Tips

• Make Your Winter Safety List, Check It Twice. Don’t be Naughty, Watch Out for Snow and Ice – Cleared for Takeoff blog
• On the Plane, Snow is Glistening … - Cleared for Takeoff blog
• FAA Winter Flying Tips
• Winter Operations – FAA Safety Briefing magazine
• Flying and Surviving in Winter Weather
• Baby, It’s Cold Outside! Cold Weather Precautions for Rotorcraft

New Tools

• More Eyes on the Skies in Colorado, Montana - Cleared for Takeoff blog
• Look Before You Fly with FAA Weather Cameras - Cleared for Takeoff blog
• Weather Cameras Go Operational in Colorado - Cleared for Takeoff blog