CLIMATE
The weather is usually fine in Nice. Visibility and ceiling are generally favorable with more than 10km and 5000ft for at least 90% of the time.
Snow is a most unusual occurrence.
Landings and take-offs on RWY 04 are accepted with up to a 6 kt tail-wind component.
22 arrivals occur about 10% of the time, about 120 days per year for periods of several hours at most (sea breezes) and occasionally all day with strong West/South Westerly winds. Ceiling and visibility are usually good except for a few days a year and then only for a few hours at most.
Possibility of wind shear on final 04/22 combined with a strong tail wind component at medium altitude and cross wind on short final (confluent of gradient wind and sea breeze).
Serious risk of cross or full crosswind component due to the sea and river valley proximity and in particular RWY 04 threshold (close to the Var estuary).
During strong Westerly winds there may be high turbulence on short final that could result in missed approaches ; in this case the traffic may be carried exceptionnally on RWY 22L. |
