Airservices Australia has today announced it has launched a new portal that features camera views of weather conditions at locations around Australia. Airservices Chief Executive Officer Jason Harfield explained that Airservices launched the new portal with an initial six locations with more to come.
“With valuable assistance from the Bureau of Meteorology the new portal features cameras at Archerfield, Kilmore Gap, Kingscoat, Launceston, Norfolk Island and Parafield and now we will work to implement cameras at other sites based on results of an online survey.” Mr. Harfield commented.
Mr. Harfield went on to explain that the live portal which can be found on the Airservices website allows pilots to view actual weather conditions at a variety of locations across the country. Airservices has been working closely with the Bureau of Meteorology and airports to identify sites with existing power, communication infrastructure and camera equipment to provide the new service. Harfield went on to point out that the Airservices survey attracted an astounding 540 responses over a four-week period and the results will be analysed to ensure the weather camera network is installed in locations that will deliver the greatest safety benefit. In all 826 suggestions were submitted nominating 230 different locations.

Airservices Weather Conditions Portal