Podcast: Tips for Winter Operations

Oct. 25, 2021

Winter weather has already arrived in some parts of the U.S., and with it comes additional challenges for business aircraft operators and the airports that serve them, especially when runways and ramps become contaminated. “It’s important that if you see something, you say something so that we, as the airport operator, can actually fix the conditions,” says John Ostrom, manager of airside operations for Minneapolis, St. Paul International Airport (MSP). “We want to make sure that the operators, the flight crews – everyone who operates in and out of our airports – have safe surfaces and can have a safe experience.”

In this episode of NBAA’s “Flight Plan,” host Rob Finfrock speaks with:

  • John Ostrom, manager, airside operations, Minneapolis, St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
  • Jonathan Seibert, manager, airport operations, Teterboro Airport (TEB)
  • Elliott Taub, CAM, assistant manager for a Part 91 operator
Podcast Episode
The NBAA Flight Plan podcast, which ran from 2009 to 2025, provided an overview of important developments affecting NBAA members, and the association’s work to advocate for their interest. The archive of past episodes will remain available for your enjoyment. Please note that no new episodes will be released.

Oct. 9, 2023

Podcast: Cold Weather Operating Tips

Winter weather is around the corner, and that requires business aircraft operators to prepare now for freezing temperatures, wind, snow and ice. Here are a series of tips on how to get ready for flying this winter.
Listen Now

Oct. 24, 2022

Podcast: Are You Ready for Winter Operations?

Freezing temperatures and snow have already been experienced in some parts of the country, so business aircraft operators must once again implement plans for combatting winter's effects on their operations.
Listen Now

Sept/Oct 2021

Preparing for Winter Operations

It’s now time for operators to begin getting ready for operating in cold weather.
Read More

Nov. 9, 2020

Podcast: What You Need to Know About TALPA and Winter Operations

Several winter seasons of experience are helping refine the Takeoff And Landing Performance Assessment (TALPA) tool used to measure runway conditions.
Listen Now