The Civil Aviation (Meteorological Service for Air Navigation) Regulations, 2025

45. Aerodrome warnings.

Edition: 2026-03-03 · In force

45. Aerodrome warnings.

(1)Aerodrome warnings shall be issued by the aerodrome meteorological office for aerodromes where required by operators or aerodrome services. Aerodrome warnings shall give concise information of meteorological conditions which could adversely affect aircraft on the ground, including parked aircraft, and the aerodrome facilities and services.

(2)Aerodrome warnings shall relate to the occurrence or expected occurrence of one or more of the following phenomena—

(a)tropical cyclone (to be included if the 10-minute mean surface wind speed at the aerodrome is expected to be 17 m/s (34 kt) or more);

(b)thunderstorm;

(c)hail;

(d)snow (including the expected or observed snow accumulation);

(e)freezing precipitation;

(f)hoar frost or rime;

(g)sandstorm;

(h)duststorm;

(i)rising sand or dust;

(j)strong surface wind and gusts;

(k)squall;

(l)frost;

(m)volcanic ash;

(n)tsunami;

(o)volcanic ash deposition;

(p)toxic chemicals; or

(q)other phenomena as agreed locally.

(3)Aerodrome warnings referred to in subregulation (1) above shall be cancelled when the conditions are no longer occurring or no longer expected to occur at the aerodrome.

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Source: Kenya Law