Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland · 1411ft elevation
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46.23330°N, 6.11670°E
5,040 departure operations recorded
Weather
Pilots report threats related to weather conditions, including gusty winds, moderate to heavy turbulence, and thunderstorms. Cold weather and low visibility also pose challenges during departure.
Environment
Common threats include high minimum safe altitude (MSA) and terrain concerns, as well as high grid minimum obstacle clearance (MORA) beyond 25 nautical miles. Additional threats involve the presence of birds on the departure path and busy IFR airspace.
Ground Movement
Narrow taxiways and hotspots are frequently reported as significant ground movement threats, along with reduced wingtip clearance during taxi operations.
Departure Procedure
Pilots highlight the need for special engine-out procedures and the challenges posed by high climb gradients during departure.
Air Traffic Management
Threats related to air traffic management include communication issues stemming from different English accents.
Air Traffic Management
Pilots report challenges with tight radar vectors and shortcuts during arrival, along with late descent clearances and requests for high speeds on approach. Issues with different English accents are also noted.
Weather
Gusty winds and moderate to heavy turbulence are reported as significant weather-related threats during arrival.
Environment
Common environmental threats include high MSA and terrain concerns, as well as high grid MORA beyond 25 nautical miles. Birds on the approach path and busy IFR airspace are also frequently mentioned.
Arrival/Approach Procedure
Pilots report that altitude constraints can keep aircraft high on the approach profile, with some noting issues with high general aviation climb gradients.
Ground Movement
Narrow taxiways and reduced wingtip clearance are significant concerns during ground movement on arrival.
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