Phoenix flights cancelled due to heat. (climate, hot, temperatures, place)

[Razza94]

Phoenix flights cancelled because it's too hot for planes - BBC News

How common is this?

[atsizat]

I didn't know flights could be cancelled because of Heat

[B87]

I remember reading that Concorde had to divert to Gander in the August 2003 heatwave to take on fuel.

[Razza94]

Crazy. I'd never want to live in that, but the place does have a pretty epic climate!

[FirebirdCamaro1220]

Originally Posted by atsizat

I didn't know flights could be cancelled because of Heat

It's because when the air temp hit's 48.9°C, it's outside the range for their lift/drag formulas for take off

[atsizat]

Originally Posted by FirebirdCamaro1220

It's because when the air temp hit's 48.9°C, it's outside the range for their lift/drag formulas for take off

48.9*C really? What the ****?

[Guajara]

Most planes were still flying even when the temperature hit 118°F yesterday.
It's just the Bombardier CRJ Regional Jets who are not allowed to start or land at these temperatures.

[FirebirdCamaro1220]

Originally Posted by atsizat

48.9*C really? What the ****?

To be fair, the last time we were this hot was 7/28/1995, with a high of 49.4°C, 22 Years Ago

[Sorento11]

Originally Posted by FirebirdCamaro1220

To be fair, the last time we were this hot was 7/28/1995, with a high of 49.4°C, 22 Years Ago

I just checked around Death Valley, looks pretty hot:




I've been in 110 F heat around Tucson-Yuma years back, but never higher than that.

[BeerParty]

Another reason why Phoenix is the best climate in the world.