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Widening NOTAM filter time

http://forums.skydemon.aero/Topic37617.aspx

By MikeR - 10/21/2024 7:49:03 PM

The following NOTAM was filtered for a flight departing Lydd at 08:30 Z

Aerodrome Closed
Until 22 Oct 2024 18:00 Z; SFC+
AD closed due staffing. ••• EGGN/C5877/24
Schedule: 1000-1100,1200-1400,1600-1800

The filter seems to be locked to 30 minutes before to 1:59 after the departure time. I can see the logic in this based on the schedule, but as the NOTAM was valid until 18:00 Z it would be useful if it was displayed, or at least there was an option to widen the default time window.

Of course, the NOTAM was shown for the return flight but I can imagine there are situations where it would be useful to know that closures were NOTAM'd before departing.


By Tim Dawson - 10/29/2024 10:12:44 AM

Hmm. One of the great benefits of setting a precise takeoff time is that NOTAM are filtered more precisely, so you see fewer irrelevant bulletins. I think a window of 30 minutes before your flight to 2 hours after the flight is due to finish is reasonable. I would be curious what others think.