Basic Meteorology Course for Air Traffic Controller

Goal To impart to the Air Traffic Control Officers with necessary knowledge, skills and attitude to interpret and use aeronautical meteorological information in accordance with ICAO Annex-3 Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation, 21st Edition August 2025; Annex-11 Air Traffic Services 15th Edition 2018; ICAO DOC- 4444 (PANS-ATM) 16th Edition 2016; ICAO DOC-7192 Training Manual-Part F-1-Meteorology for Air Traffic Controllers and Pilots 1st Edition 2002; MATS (Manual of Air Traffic Services) and CAR Section-9 for safe and efficient ATC operations. Learning Objectives • On completion of the course the trainee will be able to: • Interpret aeronautical meteorological information, reports, forecasts and warnings correctly and efficiently. • Use aeronautical meteorological information, reports, forecasts and warnings correctly and efficiently, while exercising ATC duties. Structure • Module 0 : Introduction • Module 1 : Weather Parameters • Module 2 : Weather-Aviation Hazard • Module 3 : Application of Aeronautical Meteorological Information Primary Target Population Personnel who are currently assigned or about to be assigned ATC duties at the Airports/ATS units. Secondary Audience: Personnel related to ANS. Entry Requirements • ‘Graduate’ degree course with Physics and Mathematics or ‘Engineering’ degree in Electronics/ Telecommunications/ Information Technology after qualifying eligibility exam.