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Please note that this is a forecast using public weather data for the immediate area around Sandtoft Airfield.

Your pilot will have access to more accurate aviation meteorological information and will also want to consider the weather en-route during your sightseeing flight. Therefore, it is entirely possible that a flight with 'suitable conditions' gets cancelled, or a flight with 'unsuitable conditions' still goes ahead as planned. This table is intended as a guide only.

: Conditions suitable for flight

: Warnings applicable (e.g. strong wind, low cloud) but may not result in cancellation

: Conditions not suitable for flight (may not result in immediate cancellation; forecast may improve)

Please note that this is a forecast using public weather data for the immediate area around Sandtoft Airfield.

Pilots must also consider the en-route weather for the route that is planned.

Note:

• The given humidity value is the Relative Humidity (expressed as a percentage);
• Cloud coverage 0-25% = FEW, 26-50% = SCT, 51-87% = BKN, 88%+ = OVC;
• The crosswind (XWind) value is automatically computed from the wind using Runway 05/23 at Sandtoft.

On passenger mode, the criteria for a red cross / warning symbol is as follows:

• Red cross: Fog, Mist, Thunderstorms or Snow as the main weather condition; continuous wind speed greater than 20 knots; wind gusts greater than 30 knots; crosswind component greater than 15 knots; crosswind gust component greater than 18 knots; visibility less than 5km.
• Warning triangle: Heavy rain as the main weather condition; humidity greater than or equal to 95%; continuous wind speed greater than 18 knots; wind gusts greater than 25 knots; crosswind component greater than 12 knots; crosswind gust component greater than 15 knots; visibility between 5-10km.

Otherwise a green tick will be displayed.