NTSB Issues Recommendation to FAA Regarding Weather Data Integration in En Route Automation Systems

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a formal safety recommendation, designated as A-16-047, addressed to the Federal Aviation Administration. This directive, identified under reference number CEN15FA044, urges the agency to take specific action regarding the integration of weather data into air traffic control infrastructure. The core of the recommendation requires that all applicable weather reporting stations currently available within the weather message switching center replacement system be adapted and incorporated into the en route automation modernization systems used by air route traffic control centers. This measure aims to enhance situational awareness and operational safety for en route aviation activities by ensuring that critical meteorological information is seamlessly accessible through automated systems. The NSB continues to monitor the implementation of this recommendation to ensure compliance and effectiveness in improving national airspace system safety.