ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Civil Aviation (Meteorological Service for Air Navigation) Regulations, 2025
55. Briefing, consultation and display.
Edition: 2026-03-03 · In force
55. Briefing, consultation and display.
(1)The meteorological service provider shall provide, on request, briefing or consultation to flight crew members or other flight operations personnel.(2)The briefing or consultation referred to in subregulation (1) shall be to supply the latest available information on existing and expected meteorological conditions along the route to be flown, at the aerodrome of intended landing, alternate aerodromes and other aerodromes as relevant, either to explain and amplify the information contained in the flight documentation or, if so agreed between the meteorological service provider and the operator, in lieu of flight documentation.(3)Meteorological information used for briefing, consultation and display shall include any or all of the information listed in regulation 48(5).(4)If the aerodrome meteorological office expresses an opinion on the development of the meteorological conditions at an aerodrome which differs appreciably from the aerodrome forecast included in the flight documentation, the aerodrome meteorological office shall inform the flight crew members of the divergence: Provided the portion of the briefing dealing with the divergence shall be recorded at the time of briefing and this record shall be made available to the operator.(5)The required briefing, consultation, display or flight documentation shall be provided by the aerodrome meteorological office associated with the aerodrome of departure.(6)At an aerodrome where the services referred to in subregulation (5) are not available, arrangements to meet the requirements of flight crew members shall be as agreed upon between the meteorological service provider and the operator concerned.(7)In exceptional circumstances, such as an undue delay, the aerodrome meteorological office associated with the aerodrome shall provide or, if that is not practicable, arrange for the provision of a new briefing, consultation or flight documentation as necessary.(8)The flight crew member or other flight operations personnel for whom briefing, consultation or flight documentation has been requested shall visit the aerodrome meteorological office at the time agreed upon between the aerodrome meteorological office and the operator concerned.(9)Where local circumstances at an aerodrome make personal briefing or consultation impracticable, the aerodrome meteorological office shall provide those services by telephone or other suitable telecommunications facilities.(10)The material displayed shall be readily accessible to the flight crew members or other flight operations personnel concerned.