Interesting new website offers free weather info to air medical programs

AirMed International has announced the creation of www.weatherturndown.com, a new website for use by all air medical transport programs, including rotor and fixed-wing.

Weatherturndown.com is a free service allowing medical transport programs to share current information regarding delays or cancellations due to weather. The term “weather turndown” has long been used in the aviation field as a shorthand term for inclement weather conditions and the subsequent ‘turning down’ of aircraft from takeoff or landing at certain airports.

Having a centralized source for weather issues at airports and other facilities across the country will help medical transport companies better serve their patients and keep safety at the forefront of their operations.

The site allows each transport program to register one user who will then add others from their program who can also access it. Once logged into the site, the landing page includes a map of the United States highlighting which states have active weather turndown notices.

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